The Chairman of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee in the House of Representatives, Ahmed Al -Salloum, stressed that the development and progress witnessed by the Bahraini press is a living witness to its sublime care and generous support from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, and direct attention and continuous support from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, may God protect him A media environment based on freedom of the word, the responsibility of the offering, and an active partnership in building the homeland.
Al -Salloum pointed out that the reform project of His Majesty the King, formed the cornerstone of consolidating the pillars of the free national press, and enabled it to perform its professional role independently, stressing that the support of His Highness the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, constituted an extension of this approach, through qualitative initiatives such as the Prime Minister of the Press Prize, which has become a beacon for media creativity and is appropriate to estimate national press competencies.
In this context, the President of the “Finance of the Representatives” expressed great appreciation for the efforts of His Highness the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister in sponsoring the closing ceremony of the Press Award in its ninth session, and the high messages it included reflecting the leadership of the leadership of the importance of the press as a pillar in the comprehensive development process, and its supervisory and investigative role in enhancing the quality of public performance.
Al -Salloum congratulated the winners of the ninth session awards, praising their distinguished works that embody the spirit of professionalism and innovation, and congratulated Mr. Issa Al -Shaiji, the head of the editor -in -chief of the Al -Ayyam newspaper, on the occasion of his choice of the personality of the journalistic year, considering that this deserved honor reflects a long march of serious and responsible journalistic contribution.
Al -Salloum also congratulated the Bahraini Journalists Association on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its founding (Silver Jubilee), stressing that since its foundation, the association represented a university umbrella for the profession, a school to perpetuate professional standards, and a fortress to defend press rights.
Salloum praised the efforts made by the first founders that contributed to the establishment of this professional entity and the consolidation of the rules of institutional work in it, expressing his great appreciation for their bids that paved the way for new generations of journalists.
Al -Salloum concluded his statement by emphasizing that the House of Representatives will remain supportive of the national press, keen to create the legislative environment guaranteeing its freedom, believing in the pivotal role played by the press as one of the pillars of the national project, and a mirror of the aspirations of Bahraini society.
