The editor -in -chief of Al -Watan newspaper, Abdullah Ilhami, stressed that the Bahraini Journalists Association “House of Journalism” in the silver jubilee is considered an important national occasion that we are proud of, as it embodies the pioneering role of Bahraini media, and it is an opportunity to remember and honor the journalistic generations that have made great efforts to improve the national media and enhance its role in serving the issues of the homeland and the citizen.
Ilhami said in his statement: “During a quarter of a century, the Bahraini Journalists Association was a strategic and essential partner in the national media industry, and she succeeded in providing an integrated platform that brings together journalists, and supported them professionally and humanly, and always stood at the forefront of defenders of freedom of expression and the responsible press practice, and contributed effectively to building a generation of journalists who are able to lead the media scene in the Kingdom of Bahrain towards the Kingdom of Bahrain towards the Kingdom of Bahrain towards the Kingdom of Bahrain More development and prosperity. ”
He added: “The Bahraini press was able, through supporting the association and its continuous efforts, to achieve an advanced position at the local, regional and international levels, which makes us feel proud and proud of the high maturity and professionalism that our national journalist has reached, and this reflects positively on the position of Bahrain and its distinguished image between the countries of the region and the world.”
Ilhami pointed out that this celebration comes at an important time, as it coincides with the passage of the draft amendments to the Press Law from the House of Representatives, stressing that this step reflects the Kingdom’s permanent commitment to enhancing freedom of the press and providing the appropriate legislative environment for free and responsible journalistic practice, accompanying global developments in the field of media.
Ilhami concluded his statement by saying: “We renew our commitment to Al -Watan newspaper to enhance cooperation with the Bahraini Journalists Association, and joint work for a more influential and effective press, capable of keeping pace with the requirements of the age and achieving the aspirations of the Bahraini society in a real national media that reflects the concerns of people and their aspirations with all credibility and transparency, wishing the continuation of success and progress for the Association of Journalists and all workers in the media sector in the Kingdom.”
