Journalists confirmed that the development witnessed by the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism is a strengthening of the path of the national press, and a dedication to its responsibility to perform duty, serve the nation’s issues, and express the aspirations of citizens, in light of the prosperous reign of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the great king of the country, may God protect and preserve him. Noting the continued support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, which embodies His Highness’s great belief in the effective role of the Bahraini press in supporting the process of national action.
In exclusive statements to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), they praised the addition of new fields to the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism in its eighth session this year, and said that the inclusion of six additional awards, in addition to the inclusion of digital content, students of colleges and departments of journalism in universities, and the journalistic personality of the year in the award categories, It would enrich the journalistic arena and spread the spirit of fair competition among journalists to have the honor of receiving the award.
till then; Mr. Mu’nis Al-Mardi, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Bilad newspaper, confirmed that the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism is considered one of the distinguishing marks in support of journalism under the prosperous era of His Majesty, may God protect and preserve him, and in the context of what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, gives to Out of interest in supporting the Bahraini press and its employees as they are an active element within the “Bahrain Team”.
Al-Mardi pointed out that the development that affected the award of His Highness the Prime Minister for journalism is an effective strengthening of the path of national journalism, and a dedication to its responsibility to perform duty and serve the nation and citizens. He stressed that the major development that affected the content of the award is a source of pride and pride for the Bahraini Press House and keeps pace with journalistic development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is a very important enrichment for the journalist to carry out his national duty with all professionalism and ability.
In a related context; Mr. Abdullah Elhami, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Watan newspaper, said that the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism has great moral value in the hearts of all cadres working in the journalistic arena in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as it carries with it many positive meanings that reflect journalistic work in the Kingdom, stressing that journalism In Bahrain, it receives unlimited attention and support from His Majesty the King, may God protect and preserve him, and continuous follow-up from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him.
He also praised the achievements of the eighth edition of the award and the addition of six awards, in addition to the involvement of digital content, students of colleges and media departments in universities, and the journalist personality of the year in the award categories this year to enrich the journalistic arena and meet the aspirations of readers and followers of journalistic work, indicating that digital content has become one of the main players. In the journalistic arena, today it is one of the most important components of the journalistic body in Bahrain. As for university students, they understand the outputs and future generations that the journalistic body in the Kingdom of Bahrain relies on.
In turn, Mr. Rashid Al-Hamar, head of the electronic team of Al-Ayyam newspaper, confirmed that the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism coincides this year with the celebration of the silver jubilee of His Majesty the Great King, may God protect and preserve him, assuming the reins of government, which would highlight the prestigious status that he has achieved. The freedom of the Bahraini press, and its abundant contributions to supporting the renaissance efforts that the country is witnessing in various fields.
He said that the high royal patronage enhanced the impact and message of the press and elevated the role of honest and responsible speech, and the generous support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, for the press, made it an essential partner in the process of sustainable development.
He praised the inclusion of six additional awards, in addition to the inclusion of digital content, students of colleges and media departments in universities, and the Journalist Personality of the Year in the award categories this year, because of its impact on enriching the journalistic arena and spreading the spirit of fair competition among the contestants to have the honor of receiving the award.
In the same context, journalist Ibrahim Al-Naham described the development and diversity of His Highness the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism as supporting and strengthening the journalistic body and empowering journalists to perform their national duty in this field to the fullest.
He explained that one of the most important features of the comprehensive development process and the sublime royal vision of His Majesty the King of the country is opening doors for journalists so that they can be partners in building the national process with honest, free and luminous pens that express the unity of destiny and strengthen national cohesion.
Journalist Tammam Abu Safi stressed the importance of the development witnessed by the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism, especially through the creation of a category for students of journalism, media and digital content, which is consistent with the developments taking place in the media field, adding that the creation of the students category would motivate media students towards engaging in the field field. And develop their capabilities in pursuit of excellence.
Abu Safi, winner of the award for the best journalistic dialogue category at the Prime Minister’s Awards for Journalism in its fifth session 2021, said: “It is very important to continue developing the award in line with the development witnessed by the press and media, especially digital media, as well as to maintain its independence in accordance with professional standards.”
In a related context; Journalist Hassan Al-Sitri said that the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism is considered an important national award, and represents a source of pride and pride for all workers in the field of journalism. The participation of 325 journalists last year and their competition for the award indicates the important symbolism it represents for honoring journalistic work, indicating that His Highness’s patronage Royal Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, indicates his great belief in the role of journalism, and is an encouragement to achieve greater success and excellence, and to contribute to the process of national development.
He also added that the award this year witnessed a significant expansion, with the addition of six awards, which are: the best specialized page or supplement, the best visual journalistic content (video), the best “infographic”, the best website or news account for a journalistic institution, the best student journalism project for universities, in addition to Granting the “Journalist Personality of the Year Award,” which will be given annually to a Bahraini journalist in recognition of her contributions to the field of journalism, and the work she has presented and the roles she has played that have enriched the journalistic scene and left clear imprints on the path of national journalism.
Journalist Mohammed Al-Jayousi, winner of the Best Press Dialogue Award within the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism in its seventh session 2023, welcomed the qualitative leap witnessed in the eighth session of the award this year in its categories, which translates the government’s keenness to advance the performance of the journalistic body in the Kingdom and advance the Bahraini media to broader horizons of growth. And prosperity, based on the directives of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him.
Al-Jayousi praised the inclusion of digital content and projects of journalism students at the Kingdom’s universities in the competing categories of this year’s awards, which reflects the award’s keeping pace with developments in the media arena and stresses the importance of involving future ambitious young media leaders in creativity and innovation in the media, because of its positive impact on the development of integrated and purposeful media content. In the Kingdom.
