Premier lauds media for professionalism

Manama : His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday saluted the efforts of the Bahraini press personnel, praising their enlightening creativity through adherence to responsible “word” and recognition of its deep influence in the life of nations and peoples.

Honouring of the winners of the third edition of the Khalifa bin Salman Press Award at a ceremony held at the Ritz Hotel marking the Bahrain Press Day, HRH Premier asserted that the Bahraini Press, thanks to its creative competencies, has succeeded in holding a distinguished place on the map of the outstanding press work in the region, based on its professionalism and objectivity.

“Journalists in Bahrain enjoy a distinguished position and receive all kinds of appreciation for their dedication and patriotism,” HRH Premier said, lauding the contributions of the press and media personnel and their honourable achievements at the regional and global gatherings, which enhanced the reputation and status of the national Press.

“Honouring creative journalists and columnists reflects our appreciation for their renewed contribution to serving the nation, and our pride in their excellence and commitment to the noble mission of the press profession and its enlightening role,” HRH Premier said.

HRH Premier stressed that marking the Bahrain Press Day on a yearly basis provides an opportunity to celebrate the giving of the deep-rooted Bahrain journalism, noting that the honouring is important in stimulating creativity and encouraging the new generations of journalists to exert more efforts towards developing the National Press further.

HRH the Prime Minister welcomed the choice of the Saudi Press as the Guest of Honour at the ceremony, embodying the fraternal ties binding the two countries and their peoples.