A letter of appreciation [Archives:2006/948/Letters to the Editor]

By: Yahya Abdurraqeeb Al-Jubaihi
Dear Ms. Nadia Abdulaziz Al-Sakkaf, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the beloved Yemen Times,

I read on the first page of Yemen Times' Monday, May 8 issue an article about the newspaper obtaining the Free Media Pioneer Prize granted annually by the International Press Institute (IPI). The IPI selected the Yemen Times for being a reliable source providing authentic information to its readership.

I was very happy about the award, considering it an honor to every Yemeni and Arab national and not merely to the newspaper or its publisher.

Along with some of my counterparts, I had been bearing in mind that the newspaper would cease publication following the death of its founder, the late Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Saqqaf (may Allah have mercy on him). However, the newspaper's proper inception, good upbringing and will, coupled with loyalty in journalistic work, helped the newspaper go beyond institutional presence and creativity based on professionalism, credibility and self-actualization.

The Free Media Pioneer Prize awarded to the Yemen Times confirms what I say. On this occasion, I warmly congratulate all of the beloved newspaper's editorial staff and employees. I pray that Allah will bless you and help you continue such distinctive performance.

Yahya Abdurraqeeb Al-Jubaihi

Head of the Political

& Media Circle,

Council of Ministers
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