HRH Prince Salman attends Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has emphasised that the media is an essential partner in helping to achieve Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
He said that the press plays a responsible and pivotal role by supporting the Kingdom’s national economy and by showcasing its wide-ranging achievements on a regional and international level.
HRH Prince Salman was speaking as he attended yesterday the seventh edition of the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism, held under his patronage.
His Royal Highness commended the heads of the national press institutions for their outstanding efforts informing local, regional, and international audiences on the Kingdom’s ongoing development projects.
Winners
Awards were then presented to the following media professionals: Best Column Award: Khalil Yousif from Alayam newspaper; Best Investigative Journalism Award: Rashid Al Gha’eb from Al Bilad newspaper; Best Interview Award: Hassan Al Sitri from Alwatan newspaper and Mohammed Al Jeyosi from Al Bilad newspaper; and Best Photography Award: Yousif Tulefat from Bahrain News Agency.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended his congratulations to the winners and wished them further success in their careers. He expressed his pride in the efforts made by the Kingdom’s media professionals to raise awareness and knowledge in a responsible, fair, and ethical manner.
Freedom of expression
The Minister of Information Affairs, HE Dr Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Nuaimi, thanked His Royal Highness for sponsoring the award ceremony and supporting freedom of expression, which is a fundamental component of the Kingdom’s constitution.
Dr Al Nuaimi congratulated this year’s winners, noting that the awards represent the Kingdom’s appreciation for their efforts and highlighting that their achievements incentivise their peers.
The winners expressed their gratitude and appreciation for His Royal Highness’ continued support of the Kingdom’s media professionals and institutions. Several senior officials, journalists, and media professionals also attended the ceremony.
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