The press body in the Kingdom of Bahrain, last Saturday, was on a new date with professional democracy, and he chose the members of its board of directors in an atmosphere of understanding and the spirit of fellowship, which represented a continuation of a professional career twenty -five years, during which the association established a unique tradition of cooperation and circumvention around the profession.
This electoral cycle, like its predecessors, was distinguished by the honorable competition and the spirit of fellowship, but what gave this scene after the most beautiful is the high congratulations from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him, to the Chairman of the Board of Directors and members of the elected council, where the royal congratulations exceeded that it is just a protocol to a sincere expression of His Majesty’s appreciation for the status of the Bahraini press, Journalists in the service of their country and society, as the Bahraini press was an integral part of the national project, and its voice is no less important than any other institution that contributes to development and construction.
His Majesty’s emphasis on the importance of journalistic and media work, and his praise for what the Association of Journalists has achieved for twenty -five years, carries with it a clear message that the national press is not merely a carrier of news or a witness to the events, but rather a key partner in the development process, and a shield that protects national unity, and a voice that highlights Bahrain’s achievements and its gains, as this royal estimate reflects the leadership of the leadership that the free and responsible media is an advanced defense line for the interests of the homeland And its security and stability.
Perhaps what His Majesty has indicated from the successive contributions of the Bahraini journalists, also reflects the depth of the press experience in Bahrain, and its roots in the service of national and societal issues. Throughout its history, the association represented a platform that comes out of cadres, refining the ambitious youth, in which visions meet to form a road map for the Bahraini press.
Today, with the election of a new board of directors, is led by Professor Issa Al -Shayji with his long experience, the real challenge lies in the continuation of this noble message, and the promotion of the presence of the Bahraini press regionally and internationally, while preserving its professional and objective approach, the royal trust and the confidence of the journalists themselves represents an invaluable balance, but it is also a responsibility that requires a double effort and a collective work.
Congratulations to His Majesty the King is a tribute to the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors, as it is a medal of honor that comments on the chest of every Bahraini journalist, and it is also a reminder that Bahrain, its size and value, always bets on its loyal children, with the free word and the responsible act.
Hence, the ball remains in the stadium of the association and its members, to continue to work in the spirit of one team, and maintain the legacy made by the founders, and build what is appropriate for Bahrain and its bright image.
