Day: May 2, 2023

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (40) of 2023, appointing a director at the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, based on a proposal by the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.

According to the edict, Noora Ahmed Al-Balushi was appointed as Director of the Planning, Policies and Follow-up at the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.

The Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports shall implement the provisions of this edict, which shall come into effect from the date of its issuance, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The achievements and progress of Bahraini journalists will once again be celebrated next Sunday, May 7, on Bahrain Press Day.

The day was declared by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in recognition of the role and contributions of journalism to the kingdom’s comprehensive development process.

Isa Al Shaiji, Bahrain Journalist Association (BJA) Chairman, expressed gratitude to HM the King for his continuous support for journalism in Bahrain and directives to issue an advanced press law.

Al Shaiji said the support of His Majesty has paved the way for Bahraini journalists to work without restraints on expression or freedom.

Al Shaiji also conveyed the appreciation of journalists in Bahrain to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for HRH’s constant interest in the topics covered by local press, out of HRH’s unwavering keenness to ensure that the press plays its role with freedom and responsibility .

The BJA Chairman also thanked HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for supporting local press in overcoming many challenges they have faced lately, which consolidates its role as a partner in the development process, led by HM the King.

Journalism, everywhere in the world, is facing challenges that require joint action and unified efforts, Al Shaiji said.

He called for speeding up the process of issuing the new press law, expressing thanks to Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, the Information Minister, and the Council of Representatives for their cooperation in this regard.

Al Shaiji congratulated journalists in Bahrain, and thanked them for their dedication and outstanding efforts.

Bahrain Press Day is celebrated shortly after the World Press Freedom Day, internationally celebrated on May 3 every year.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

National Security Advisor, Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, Royal Guard Commander, Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed most sincere thanks and appreciation to all well-wishers who congratulated him on his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General following the issuance of an order by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

His Highness described the congratulatory cables received from senior officials, dignitaries and citizens as an assertion of solid ties binding the Bahraini people and an incentive to exert more efforts for the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people.

Lt. General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa took pride in the promotion pledging to spare no effort in serving the nation in all military and humanitarian fields. He commended the royal directives and unflinching keenness to preserve Bahrain’s pioneering standing at the regional and international level.

Source: Bahrain News Agency