Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam Highlights Role of National Press in Parliamentary Affairs

TDT | Manama

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Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam praised the vital role of Bahrain’s national press in supporting parliamentary activities. He acknowledged the media's dedication to covering Bahrain’s ongoing development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Strengthening Media Relations

The Speaker’s remarks came during a meeting with representatives from Al Ayam newspaper, aimed at fostering collaboration and ensuring a transparent, productive relationship between the Council and the media.

Incident Report Addressed

The meeting followed a report by Al Ayam describing an incident where one of its journalists encountered difficulty accessing the press room during a parliamentary session. According to the newspaper, the journalist was directed to the Speaker’s office and asked to wait but was ultimately unable to attend the session.

Open Dialogue with Al Ayam’s Leadership

During the meeting, Speaker Al Musallam welcomed Al Ayam’s Editor-in-Chief, Isa Al Shayji, along with other representatives, in a bid to address the issue and reinforce open channels of communication.