BJA Chairman expresses gratitude to HM King for support

Manama, Aug. 17 (BNA): The Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) extended its gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for His Majesty’s congratulations on the election of the Association’s new Chairman and Board of Directors.

Chairman Isa Al Shaiji affirmed that His Majesty’s commendation of the Association’s achievements motivates Bahrain’s press to advance journalism and develop highly qualified professionals capable of responding to global media developments.

He noted that Bahraini journalism is thriving under His Majesty’s leadership, supported by legislation that guarantees freedom of expression and enables the press to carry out its role with confidence.

Al Shaiji added that the approval of the draft Press and Publications Law by the Council of Representatives reflects His Majesty’s vision for a modern and enlightened legal framework that recognises the press’s longstanding role and national responsibilities.

Marking the Association’s Silver Jubilee this year, he afformed that its establishment was one of the outcomes of the democratic path initiated by His Majesty the King, who has consistently extended his patronage and support to the Association.

On this occasion, Al Shaiji pledged that the Association will remain committed to professionalism, credibility, and objectivity, in support of Bahrain’s pioneering role and its ongoing development.