For Media

Accreditation Rules for Media Representatives at Arfa Business Mission in Bahrain 2025

General Provisions

Accreditation of media representatives (hereinafter referred to as “Media”) for the Arfa Business Mission in Bahrain (hereinafter referred to as “the Forum”) is carried out to ensure appropriate conditions for the professional preparation and distribution of complete and accurate information about the Forum’s events.

Accreditation is mandatory for all media representatives in order to work at the Forum.
When carrying out their professional activities, media representatives must respect the rights and lawful interests of Forum participants and staff, and comply with generally accepted ethical standards.

The number of media representatives permitted to attend the Forum is limited. This is intended to guarantee comfortable working conditions, quick access to resources, and effective coverage of the event given the high level of media interest and the limited infrastructure of the venue.

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to determine the number of accredited media representatives. Media organizations are responsible for the accuracy of the data provided about their staff in accordance with Russian law.

Accreditation Procedure

• Print media:
• Newspapers – up to 3 persons (2 correspondents, 1 photographer)
• Magazines – up to 2 persons (1 correspondent, 1 photographer)
• News agencies – up to 4 persons (2 correspondents, 2 photographers)
• Online media (including blogs) – up to 2 persons (1 correspondent, 1 operator)
• TV companies – up to 7 persons (2 correspondents, 1 producer, 2 cameramen, 2 sound engineers)
• Radio stations – up to 2 persons (2 correspondents)

The number of representatives from the Forum’s official media partners is determined by partnership agreements.

Application Process

Media representatives wishing to cover the Forum must submit an accreditation application via the official website: arfaglobalgroup.com.

All fields must be completed, with special attention paid to mandatory fields marked with an asterisk.
Applications will be reviewed within 10 calendar days after the close of the registration period.

Accreditation is valid for the day of the Forum press conference. The press conference date will be announced in the News section of arfaglobalgroup.com and communicated via email to the address indicated in the application.

Issuing Accreditation Badges

Media representatives will receive accreditation badges once their registration has been approved by the Organizing Committee.
Badges will be issued in Bahrain and Moscow at designated accreditation points. Information on the locations and working hours of these points will be published on the official Forum website.
Badges are issued under the following conditions:

• Confirmation of accreditation in the Forum’s database;
• Signed consent for the processing of personal data;
• Presentation of a valid passport matching the details submitted in the application.

Additional documentation may be required:

• For Russian media – a press ID or, in case of collection by proxy, an official letter on company letterhead signed by the editor-in-chief, with stamp and passport copy.
• For foreign media accredited with the Russian MFA – an MFA accreditation card or, in case of proxy, an official letter on company letterhead signed by the editor-in-chief, with stamp and passport copy.
• For foreign media without MFA accreditation – a valid press ID.

Badges are personal and non-transferable. They must be worn visibly at all times within the Forum venue.
Lost or stolen badges must be immediately reported to the information desk. The badge will be blocked and a duplicate issued upon written request.

Access Rules

Accreditation is required for all Forum events.
Technical staff access is regulated separately.
Access to events involving high-ranking officials is subject to special security procedures established by the Organizing Committee.

Refusal of Accreditation

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to refuse accreditation to:

• Persons who are not representatives of media or who do not hold the relevant positions listed in these rules;
• Media representatives whose publications are exclusively promotional, reference-based, or outside the scope of the Forum, except for industry-specific outlets;

Any applicant, without explanation, at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.

Rights and Obligations of Accredited Media

Rights:

• Use all services designated for journalists;
• Receive information about official events and exhibitions (press releases, business program, etc.);
• Work in the press center and use its facilities;

Attend press conferences, briefings, and media events.

Obligations:

• Verify the accuracy of information reported;
• Respect requests to indicate sources of information;
• Inform sources of audio/video recording or photography;
• Present valid press credentials upon request;
• Not use professional capacity to conceal or distort information or collect data for third parties;
• Stop recording immediately if requested by security staff;
• Refrain from distributing printed materials without prior approval;
• Follow the Forum’s Mentioning Policy when citing information. Published materials must reference the Forum and official sources, and online outlets must include a link to the official website. Alterations or distortions of official information are prohibited.