Action is being taken against media platforms that pose a threat to national unity and attempt to damage the social fabric of the country, Information Minister Dr Ramzan Al Nuaimi has said.
He added that the government is working continuously to promote national identity and sense of belonging among citizens.
“We have active social media platforms that showcase and highlight national events, festivities and programmes,” said Dr Al Nuaimi.
“Action is taken against people or accounts that post offensive content, which can pose a threat to national unity and affect the social fabric,” he added.
“There are patriotic programmes that are broadcast live on television and radio such as Bahrain Festivities, Al Sarayah and Masayeer besides reels on social media.”
The minister was responding to a question by MP Lulwa Al Romaihi on activities and programmes to boost national unity.
Meanwhile, Dr Al Nuaimi, who is politically responsible for the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca), said local artists, poets, actors and writers were being promoted through television and radio, exhibitions, artworks and publications.
He added that awards have been introduced in multiple fields to encourage competition.
The minister was responding to a question by Parliament’s first deputy speaker MP Abdulnabi Salman on efforts to help the art and theatrical movements in Bahrain.
In another reply, MPs learnt that all primary medical services have been moved from the now-closed East Riffa Health Centre to the new Shaikh Abdulla Bin Khalid Al Khalifa Health Centre in Hunainiyah.
Health Minister Dr Jalila Al Sayyed said, in reply to a question by Parliament’s public utilities and environment affairs committee chairman and area MP Mohammed Al Bulooshi, that multiple options and suggestions for future have been put on the table of the Supreme Council for Health.
Both ministers will be present during the weekly session on Tuesday to respond to queries MPs may have.
Parliament will also be notified about two written responses from Deputy Premier Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa on the progress of the 2023-2026 Government Action Plan presented by Strategic Thinking Bloc spokesman MP Khalid Bu Onk and Abdulwahid Qarata.
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