Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad tweeted on Sunday saying: "I thank everyone who drew my attention to a consensual contract that was stopped before my appointment."

She added: "Since I took over my duties, I requested the cancellation of contracts by mutual consent that impose financial burdens on the state or constitute a cover for waste expenditure, and include services provided therein which can be obtained through tenders or solicitation of offers."

"The door to communicate with me is open to anyone who has information about breaches or money waste," Abdel Samad concluded.