Tawfiq Al -Sibai
The Kingdom of Bahrain last Wednesday celebrated the day of the Bahraini press, which falls on the seventh of May every year, and it is a day that is not like the rest of the days in the calendar of the homeland; Rather, it is a pillar of pride in the march of the free, responsible word, and a day to renew the covenant with the message of the press, which chose to be a sincere partner in the march of the national renaissance and sustainable development. The Bahraini Press Day for this year 2025 has acquired a special symbolic dimension, as it coincides with the passage of a quarter of a century after the establishment of the Bahraini Journalists Association, this ancient professional entity that has always been a house for journalists, a voice of freedom, and a platform to defend the authentic journalistic values.
The Bahraini press assumed a prominent place thanks to the great support that it received in light of the prosperous era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, where a responsible nautical enabled the constitution, and was devoted to the National Action Charter, so it was always a honest mirror of what the country is witnessing, developing, developing, and enlightening the country. The pulse of the street, and enhances the cohesion between leadership and citizens.
The patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, may God preserve him, comes as an extension of this firm approach, where the press and journalists have a high appreciation reflected by the annual honor of the Prime Minister of the Press Award, and it translates continuous support for the development of the media system and stimulating national competencies; Believing in the role of the press and national media, as an active and influential partner in supporting the process of sustainable development, preserving the authentic national identity, and consolidating the values of coexistence and civilization.
The Bahraini press was not just a carrier of the event, but rather was and still is an opinion maker, and influencing the formation of public awareness, and a partner in the development of development, social and cultural decision -making. It is a platform for dialogue, a confidence bridge, and a shield for truth, especially in the time of digital challenges and the crowding of information. In the midst of the rapid transformations in the world of digital media, the Bahraini press proved its awareness and its ability to keep pace with this era with confidence and wisdom, so modern technology and artificial intelligence tools adopted the content industry, without neglecting the importance of verification and adherence to the ethics of journalistic work. She continued to develop her infrastructure and train her professional cadres, putting in mind the balance between innovation and credibility, the responsible word and balanced discourse; To continue to perform her lofty message with a firm professionalism and a national vision.
It is not possible to talk about this day without stopping at the pioneering role played by the Bahraini Journalists Association, which has been able, through a quarter of a century, to be a university umbrella for journalists and a center for professional development initiatives and the promotion of Gulf, Arab and international relations. Its close cooperation with the Ministry of Information was a successful model in promoting journalistic work and providing an honorable image of Bahrain in all media forums.
We direct a worthy greeting to all who carried the faithfulness of the word and the flag of the truth, from journalists and journalists in the Kingdom of Bahrain, who made the profession of journalism a national message, a platform to defend values, and a voice to preserve the gains and advance the wheel of development. Fathia for every pen, microphone and professional commitment, and made the Bahraini press a title of responsibility and belonging.
At the end of this look, I can only extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the newspaper “Al -Watan”, the editor -in -chief and management of journalists, for the continuous efforts and great development that it is witnessing in all its sections, its distinguished coverage and its purposeful media mission, and its honorable national stances that make it a model for the authentic professional press. One of the merits for me is for me to pass a whole year on my writing in this newspaper, which is an experience that I am very cherished, and I find an area of thought and responsibility towards the honorable readers and a homeland that deserves to be narrated from everything that is illuminated and inspired.
