Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Ministry of Information will organize tomorrow Sunday the 7th edition of the Prime Minister’s Press Award. The event will be attended by ministers, senior officials, journalists and media persons in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Information Minister Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi asserted the significance of the event for the media and press community in the kingdom as it reflects the advanced level reached by Bahrain journalism thanks to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to freedom of the press. He commended the patronage of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the event, describing it as an incentive for the journalists to vie for the award. He also praised the great care and support accorded to the national press by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister out of belief of its essential role as an active partner in supporting the government’s development efforts.

The Minister of Information affirmed that Bahrain press would always remain an influential element in the national development process, maintaining social cohesion and defending the national interests. He pointed out large participation in the 7th edition of the Prime Minister’s Press Award, adding that a total of 319 entries had been submitted in four categories of the prize – 138 opinion columns, 41 journalistic investigations, 107 press interviews and 33 press photos.

The Minister of Information noted that the jury has evaluated all the participating works accurately and honestly, in accordance with the award’s criteria. He added that the winners have been selected transparently and objectively, congratulating the press community in Bahrain on the occasion. He also called on the winners to continue their path of creativity and distinction in the interest of the nation and its prosperity.

Source: Bahrain News Agency