BisB Honors Local Journalists on Bahraini Press Day for Dedication and Professionalism

TDT | Manama
In celebration of Bahraini Press Day, which falls on May 7 each year, Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading provider of Islamic digital banking services in the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently organized a special event to honor a select group of local journalists.
The event took place at the Wyndham Grand Manama Hotel. This celebration was organized by the bank to recognize the efforts of local journalists and their valuable contributions in reporting news, covering events, and raising community awareness on economic, banking, and social issues.
As part of the event, BisB honored Mr. P. Unnikrishnan, Managing Director of The Daily Tribune, for the continued support and cooperation extended by the publication.
Additionally, a Letter of Appreciation was awarded to Mr. Abhitabh Kumar, Head of Sales and Business Division at The Daily Tribune, in recognition of his collaborative efforts and professional excellence.
The event was attended by Ms. Fatema AlAlawi, Chief Executive Officer of BisB, along with several bank employees, as well as editors-in-chief of local newspapers, journalists, photographers, and administrative staff working in the press.
Ms. Fatema AlAlawi, Chief Executive Officer of BisB, stated: 'We are proud to honor Bahraini journalism, who have played a prominent role in conveying information with transparency and professionalism, and have supported various national sectors, including the banking sector. This recognition stems from our belief in the importance of journalism as a strategic partner in development, and our commitment at BisB to strengthen communication bridges with the national press.'
Ms. AlAlawi added: 'We value the efforts of the local journalism in supporting the local media landscape, emphasizing their important and primary role in highlighting the programs, initiatives, and achievements of community institutions. We commend the unlimited support provided by our wise leadership to the press and the freedom of expression enjoyed by local journalists, which provides them with the appropriate journalistic environment for creativity and covering facts, events, and initiatives in a way that contributes to the development of all sectors in society.'
Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) is keen on enhancing its relationships with media outlets and continuously supports the vital role played by Bahraini journalism in supporting the development and progress of the Kingdom.

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