Membership Terms

Conditions of membership

1. Every journalist who has practised journalism professionally in Bahrain for at least one year may join.
2. Must not be younger than 21.
3. Must be of good reputation and conduct and committed to the honour and traditions of the profession and to the Association’s Statute and by-laws.
4. Must hold at least a secondary-school qualification (exceptions apply to those who practised the profession regularly before the Association was founded).
5. Must pay the annual subscription.

Membership ends in case of

1. Death.
2. Withdrawal.
3. Loss of a condition of membership.
4. Dismissal by a two-thirds decision of the Board, after hearing the member, with the right to appeal to the General Assembly.

Members’ obligations

1. Perform their work accurately and honestly, observing the honour and traditions of the profession.
2. Abide by the Statute, by-laws and decisions of the Association.
3. Contribute to achieving the Association’s goals through its programmes and activities.
4. Pay the subscription fees set by the financial regulations.