PM honours scribes on Bahrain Press Day
Manama : Bahraini journalists deserve accolades for their keenness to shoulder patriotic responsibilities and dedication in the service of the homeland, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said yesterday at a function marking the Bahrain Press Day.
Honouring the winners of the second edition of Khalifa bin Salman Press Award at the function, HRH Prime Minister said: “His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s belief in the importance of the role of the Press and media paved the way for journalism in the Kingdom which plays a constructive role in society by exercising freedom of opinion and expression allowed under the Constitution.”
The Premier said that honouring journalists is a token of appreciation for all those who played their role in enlightening the society, maintaining the Kingdom’s security and stability.
The progress of the Bahraini Press is based on the achievements of successive generations of journalists and columnists who had been committed to place national interests above everything else, HRH Premier said.
HRH Premier praised journalists for their in-depth analyses, impartiality and ability to deal with technology, urging them to take inspiration from pioneers by following their footsteps in countering attempts to undermine national unity.
HRH Premier highlighted the importance of clarifying facts and shedding light on the challenges faced by the Kingdom, affirming that the national press has succeeded in enlightening the public and uncovering attempts to distort reality, subvert security and stability and sow seeds of divisions in the Bahraini society.
Khalifa bin Salman Press Award winners
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Sayed Zahra from Akhbar Al-Khaleej for the “Best Column”.
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Sayed Ahmed Radhi, from Al-Ayyam for the “Best Press Interview”.
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Zahra Habib from Al Watan for the “Best Investigative Report”.
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Ibrahim Khalil, from Al-Bilad for the “Best Press Photo”.
Preserve Kingdom’s unity: Al Rumaihi
Earlier, Information Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi thanked HRH Prime Minister for patronising the ceremony which, he said, reflects unwavering support to the mediapersons for upholding responsible freedom of expression.
He voiced the press and media community’s pride in HRH the Premier’s contributions to building the modern civil state and boosting Bahrain’s regional and international standing.
He stressed that the honourable stances of the press towards the issues of the nation and the GCC will always be remembered.
He added that Bahrain and other GCC countries, especially Saudi Arabia, have been targeted by smear campaigns, noting that all those plots and illusions have been foiled.
Addressing the press and media personnel, Al-Romaihi called on them to spare no effort in preserving Bahrain’s national unity and be proud of Arab identity.
Ibrahim Bashmi, the Chairman of the Jury thanked HRH Premier for patronising the ceremony to honour the winners of the “Khalifa bin Salman Press Awards”.
He also extended thanks and appreciation to HRH the Prime Minister for his unwavering support to journalism and journalists.
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