The Kingdom of Bahrain pays special attention to the press as one of the most important pillars of the media sector, the strategic partner in construction and sustainable development, so the Kingdom of Bahrain took the initiative to hold its position on the list of five countries in the world (Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, the United States), which allocated a national day to celebrate the press and the media. Besides Bahrain celebrating the International Day of Press Freedom, the Kingdom of Bahrain singled out the press to celebrate it At a national level, in appreciation of the pivotal role that the Bahraini press plays in serving the community, the economy and the state, the cultural movement, and the cultural heritage of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Kingdom of Bahrain celebrated the day of the Bahraini press on the seventh of May of each year that is considered a national occasion, reflecting the deep appreciation of the vital role played by the press in the march of development and the comprehensive renaissance witnessed by the country, this day was allocated with a generous initiative from the owner His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, affirming the importance of the national media as a basic partner in building the modern state and enhancing the values of freedom, responsibility and participation. The appointment of a special day in Bahrain to celebrate the press besides the International Day for Freedom of the Press, so that this day is a national occasion that highlights the specificity of the Bahraini media experience, embodies the Kingdom’s deep commitment to support freedom of expression and appreciate the vital role of the national press, and reflects the interest of the rational leadership By strengthening the position of the press in society. This appointment carries with its folds profound indications, at the national and symbolic levels, highlighting the specificity of the Bahraini experience, and the state’s keenness on the local appreciation of the vital role of the press, and these connotations are manifested in several dimensions, on top of which is an official appreciation of the press, showing that the leadership views the media as a pivotal tool in its developmental and political path, and includes an evaluation Actually, the vital role played by the Bahraini journalist in the service of society and the state, beyond the general international dimension carried by the International Day of the Press. These connotations also bear the distance of the consolidation of the Bahraini press and media identity through this day, so that Bahrain highlights the specificity of its media experience, and highlights the development of the Bahraini press, the contributions of its pioneers, and the achievements achieved by the press institutions The local. Another sign is to deepen the concept of partnership between the state and the press, as this obedience carries a political and cultural message to society, according to which the press is a real partner in decision -making, enhancing transparency, spreading awareness, and that the state is not satisfied with symbolic celebration, but the press gives an institutional space to honor its workers and enhance their professionalism, within the framework of their own suitability. Forum and media circles, through this day, Bahrain stands out as a country that puts the media at the core of its national priorities, which enhances its image regionally and internationally as a country supportive of the freedom of the press and the responsible media. Also, the appointment of this day carries the indication of stimulating self -evaluation and professional development, as it is a day that also constitutes an annual self -evaluation station for the performance of press institutions, and is appropriate to launch creative and legislative development initiatives and legislative initiatives The media work environment is strengthened and supports freedom of expression within a framework of responsibility. The allocation of a special day for the Bahraini press has not been officially included, just because of the distinction from the World Day, but rather to express a political and cultural awareness of the importance of the media as a partner in development, and it establishes a national media culture based on participation, development, and integration between the state and the media sector. Allocating an official day to celebrate the Bahraini press to be in a special location between The similar celebrations globally, is a testimony to Bahrain’s excellence in a unique approach to good leadership, which mixes the official and sovereign support of the press, the partnership between the state and the media in a way that achieves freedom of expression within the framework of responsibility.
