His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s praise of the Press and Electronic Media Law came to clearly embody the insightful royal vision of the comprehensive development process that the Kingdom of Bahrain is experiencing, and confirms that the media, in His Majesty’s mind, is not just a means of transportation, but rather an authentic partner in development and consolidating national awareness.
His Majesty’s description of the law as “modern and enlightened” sums up the philosophy of the reform project that believes in openness and balances freedom and responsibility. The new law not only regulates the profession, but also dedicates a more mature media environment that preserves the rights of journalists and enables them to carry out their mission professionally, responsibly, confidently and safely, in a clear confirmation that the leadership is personally following the process of media development, and considers it an integral part of the path of renewed national renaissance, under the guidance and follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman.
Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him. At the same time, His Majesty’s speech, may God support him, conveyed explicit praise for workers in the media field, as it reflects the confidence of the wise leadership in their giving and their ability to keep pace with modern media transformation, and enhances the spirit of belonging and professional pride among Bahraini journalists and media professionals. Al-Watan newspaper, as it expresses its pride in the lofty contents of His Majesty’s speech, may God support him, sees in it a roadmap for a more mature and integrated media phase, based on responsible and professional freedom, and its mission is to build humanity, enhance awareness, and consolidate trust between the press and society, under the banner of the rational and wise leadership that has made the media a partner in Bahrain’s modern renaissance.
