A number of specialists and experts praised the great care and concern for the national press in the prosperous era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, which enabled it to perform its media mission in supporting the comprehensive development process and preserving national gains.
They emphasized that the Bahraini press, thanks to the support and care of His Majesty the King, may God protect and preserve him, and the interest and follow -up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, may God protect him, has proven its ability to keep pace with the rapid changes in the global media scene.
On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, which corresponds to the third of May of each year, they indicated that the slogan of this year: “A new and brave world: the impact of artificial intelligence on freedom of the press and media”, reflects the emerging challenges facing journalists in the era of advanced technology, and confirms the pivotal role of the press in achieving a balance between technical innovation and respect for media freedoms.
In this regard, Dr. Fatima Abdel -Jabbar Al -Kooheji, a member of the Shura Council, praised the pivotal role played by the national press in supporting the comprehensive development process, consolidating the values of citizenship, and enhancing societal awareness, stressing that the Bahraini press is an active partner in formulating public opinion and highlighting the developmental and economic issues.
Al -Kooheji explained that the Shura Council pays great attention to updating the legislation related to the media in line with technical and digital developments, and enhances Bahrain’s position as a leading media platform in the region.
For its part, Representative Zainab Abdel Amir, a member of the House of Representatives, stressed the importance of support and attention to the freedom of the press permanently, and work to enhance the role of the national media as a partner in development and the path of reform and modernization, adding that this day represents an important station to renew the commitment to the press message and its vital role in enhancing societal awareness, influencing social, cultural and political affairs, and contributing to building a society based on knowledge, transparency and responsibility.
She pointed out that the digital transformation allowed the Bahraini press a broader space for spreading and influencing, and supporting its capabilities in transferring the Bahraini voice to regional and international forums efficiently and professionally.
In the same context, Dr. Badr Mohamed Adel, Professor of Public Law at Bahrain University, member of the Council of Commissioners of the National Human Rights Corporation, confirmed that the world celebrates on May 3 of each year the International Day of Press Freedom, a day set by UNESCO to commemorate the adoption of the historic Windok Declaration.
He pointed out that entering artificial intelligence as a major player in the journalistic content industry has a great impact on the freedom of the press and the flow of information.
In addition, Dr. Rashid Najm, President of the Family of Writers and Writers, explained that the Bahraini press since its inception was a platform for expressing various issues of society, and a window to monitor the social, economic and cultural developments that accompanied the development process in Bahrain, in addition to being a voice that expresses national aspirations.
He stressed that the allocation of the seventh day of May of each year as the day of the Bahraini press in the prosperous era of His Majesty the King, represents a great support and encouragement from its majesty for the efforts of workers in the field of journalism across generations, which reflects the Kingdom’s interest in the role of the press in preserving the national identity.
For her part, Dr. Kawthar Al -Eid, a public health consultant and president of the Friends of Health Association, praised the importance of freedom of the word and the role of the honest press in conveying the truth and enhancing societal awareness, stressing that this day is not just a celebration, but rather an appreciation of the efforts made by journalists in facing challenges, and their insistence on performing their mission with professionalism and courage to build conscious and enlightened societies.
She explained that the national press plays a pivotal role in health education and spreading societal awareness, especially in light of successive health challenges, noting that the press is a key partner in achieving national development goals by highlighting development initiatives, stimulating community participation, and enhancing transparency and community control.
In turn, the media, Dr. Samar Al -Abyuki, a professor of media at the University of Bahrain, expressed her pride in the journalistic work, praising the active role of the Bahraini press in light of the prosperous era of His Majesty the great king, who has strengthened freedom of opinion and expression.
She drew attention to the challenges facing journalistic work with technological progress and the emergence of artificial intelligence, expressing her hope to address these challenges through laws and legislations that regulate the use of artificial intelligence to serve society.
She emphasized that the press is not just a job, but rather a continuous message that reflects a great responsibility and honor as a voice for society and the citizen.
This, and the International Day of the Freedom of the Press is a global occasion to celebrate journalists and appreciate their efforts in conveying facts with courage and integrity despite the challenges, as it represents an opportunity to highlight issues of freedom of opinion and expression, and emphasize the need to protect journalists and enable them to perform their mission, and to enhance a free media environment that guarantees pluralism and respects democratic values, while emphasizing the role of the media responsible in supporting the path of sustainable development.
