Bahrain is reportedly in the final stages of launching its first media city. Information Affairs Authority (IAA) president Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa confirmed the news by saying “we are finalising laws to govern such an establishment in Bahrain,”. Shaikh Fawaz also revealed that a budget has been allocated to set up Bahrain’s first […]
Bahrain is reportedly in the final stages of launching its first media city. Information Affairs Authority (IAA) president Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa confirmed the news by saying “we are finalising laws to govern such an establishment in Bahrain,”. Shaikh Fawaz also revealed that a budget has been allocated to set up Bahrain’s first ‘Press Club’, which is expected to launch next year. “It will serve journalists and media figures. We have allocated the required budget and expect the press club to be functional by next year.”
Bahrain is reportedly positioning itself to rival Dubai as a Middle Eastern media hub. Bahrain has made several agreements with international audio-visual companies like the Institut National de lAudiovisuel, the Broadcasting Board of Governors for Voice of America, and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to improve the services provided by the Bahrain Radio and Television Corporation [BRTC].
Furthermore, Prince Al Waleed bin Talal’s Rotana group will be relocating to Bahrain, bringing with it its yet-to-be launched Alarab news channel.
