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Fadi Saqr: War criminal returns to a resort in Latakia under security protection

In a controversial scene, war criminal Fadi Saqr was warmly welcomed at the Laodicea Resort in Latakia, accompanied by his brothers Ammar and Milad within a convoy of eight vehicles, supported by a group of public security personnel under the supervision of a body known as "Security Follow-Up and Political Affairs" in Syria.
Saqr's visit is linked to arrangements concerning the resort's owner, Safwan Khair Bek, a leader in the "National Defense" militia and one of the prominent supporters of the militias associated with the Assad regime, accused of committing massacres in the city of Baniyas during the early years of the Syrian revolution. Thus, Saqr's visit is seen as part of the intricate connections between security and economic figures of the former regime.
This visit marks Saqr's second trip to the resort, with his first occurring about ten days ago, during which he was accompanied by his family and rented several private chalets away from other visitors, reflecting the security privileges he enjoys.
According to local sources, Saqr's visit also aimed to negotiate with some locals present at the Hmeimim base as part of new security arrangements. However, that attempt ended in failure, raising questions about the future of security mechanisms in the region.
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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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