Press cornerstone of Bahrain's development, says Speaker

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, yesterday hailed Press as the cornerstone of Bahrain's comprehensive development process. Marking Bahrain Press Day, observed every year on May 7, the Speaker attributed the wide-ranging freedom of opinion and expression the press and media outlets enjoy in Bahrain to the democratic approach and ongoing reform in Bahrain.

These achievements, the Speaker said, reflect His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's unlimited support and interest of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Speaker Zainal also highlighted the positive role of journalists in Bahrain, citing their commitment to assuming national responsibilities during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local press, Zainal said, was highly successful in raising awareness of sustainable development projects, which motivated all social segments to contribute effectively to building the nation, raising growth rates and mitigating COVID-19 effects. She called on everyone to support the press and journalists to enable them to cope with the ongoing digital and technological developments the world is witnessing.

Speaker Zainal extended congratulations to the local press and the Bahrain Journalists Association, recalling with pride the contributions of the pioneers of journalists and media personnel in Bahrain.