Ministry of Information Affairs

Ministry of Information Affairs (MIA) is the government body in charge of the affairs of internal and external formal media in the kingdom, and supervises all media outlets, including newspapers, magazines, publications, radio and TV stations and websites. It has been presided by Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi since March 4th, 2016. Achieving national interest and safeguarding national unity, security, stability, and civic peace so as to ensure the continuity of the political and democratic reform march and economic development and protection of human right and basic freedoms, in a way that reflects the landmark strides attained during the prosperous era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, top MIA's priorities. Vision The aim is to reach an advanced Bahraini media landscape, based on values and morals such as respecting the constitution and laws, supporting freedom of opinion and speech, practicing responsible freedom, and promoting notions of democracy, openness and partnership.