Bahrain’s Al Ayam Newspaper Signs Media Cooperation Deal with Russia’s Rossiya Segodnya

TDT | Manama

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===Bahrain’s Al Ayam newspaper signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s state media group Rossiya Segodnya on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), where Bahrain is participating as the guest of honor this year.

The agreement was signed by Sergey Kochetkov, First Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Rossiya Segodnya, and Rashid Nabil Al Hamar, Editor-in-Chief of Al Ayam, representing Al Ayam Publishing.

The MoU sets the stage for broader collaboration between the two media houses, focusing on content exchange, joint projects, and knowledge-sharing, while also aiming to foster deeper cultural and media understanding between the two countries.

Speaking after the signing, Rashid Al Hamar expressed pride in the agreement, calling it “a milestone that strengthens Bahrain’s media presence globally and reflects our genuine interest in building lasting relationships with leading international media institutions.”

Sergey Kochetkov added, “We’re pleased to partner with a well-established outlet like Al Ayam. This cooperation will help us better communicate the shared stories and values between our nations and support our journalistic missions.”

The deal comes as part of a growing wave of Bahraini-Russian cooperation in both public and private sectors, reflecting the evolving partnership between the two nations.