Information Minister Engages with BJA President to Enhance Bahrain's Journalistic Sector
Manama: Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, welcomed Isa Al Shaiji, President of the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA), to discuss strategies for bolstering cooperation between the Ministry and the Association to support Bahrain's journalistic sector.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister praised the support provided to national journalism by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the continued backing of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He emphasized that this royal support is central to the development and progress of Bahrain's media landscape.
Dr. Al Noaimi acknowledged the significant role of the Bahrain Journalists Association over the past 25 years in promoting professional journalism and supporting national media professionals. He noted the association's involvement as a vital partner in the Kingdom's comprehensive development, led by His Majesty the King. The minister reiterated the ministry's dedication to ongoing collaboration with the association to maintain the esteemed reputation of Bahraini journalism.
Al Shaiji, in turn, expressed gratitude to the minister for his steadfast support and engagement with the association. He lauded the ministry's efforts to advance the media and press sector, which mirrors Bahrain's accomplishments and global position.
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