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Israeli Army Orders Evacuation of 10 Villages in Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Israeli army requested today, Thursday, the evacuation of residents from 10 villages in southern Lebanon, including the Rashidiya refugee camp for Palestinians in the Tyre area, in preparation for targeting what it claimed are "Hezbollah-affiliated sites" in the region.
The evacuation request, issued by Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee on the X platform, includes residents from "Al-Hawsh, Al-Bazourieh, Rashidiya Camp, Al-Burghliyah, Bastit, Al-Hamiri, Arzi, Al-Matariyah Al-Shoumer, Al-Kharayeb, and Ansar," asking them to move north of the Awali River.
In a related context, the Israeli army confirmed on Thursday morning that Israeli warplanes killed this week Muhammad Khalil Aliyan, the commander of the anti-tank unit in the Hezbollah-affiliated Hajar sector.
The newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the Israeli Air Force carried out a swift strike yesterday against an aerial unit of Hezbollah that had launched a missile at a plane north of Tyre without hitting it.
Clashes continued on Thursday in the Lebanese town of Khiyam between the Israeli army and Hezbollah fighters, as Israeli forces attempted to advance using all types of weapons.
According to the National News Agency, “the clashes continued throughout Thursday morning in the town of Khiyam” between Hezbollah fighters and the Israeli army, which “is attempting to advance from the east of the town into the interior, employing all types of weapons, from machine guns to artillery shells and air raids.” The agency confirmed that the Israeli army conducted “explosives and detonation operations in the Wadi Al-Asafir area of the town.”
According to the agency, Israeli artillery targeted the outskirts of the towns of Al-Qiliah and Burj Al-Muluk from the opposite side of Khiyam with several artillery shells, causing fragments to reach nearby inhabited homes.
Warplanes and drones maintained air presence over the Marjeyoun area, flying at high, medium, and sometimes very low altitudes.
Israeli artillery bombarded Khiyam with heavy bombs, and Israeli forces carried out a series of strong explosions in the town of Kfar Kila, with echoes heard throughout the area and thick columns of smoke rising for an extended period.
On another front, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of 19 people in the archaeological city of Baalbek in eastern Lebanon.
It should be noted that Israeli warplanes have been conducting intense airstrikes since September 23 on multiple areas in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa region in eastern Lebanon, and the southern suburbs of Beirut, with strikes also affecting the capital Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and the north. The Israeli army began a focused ground operation in southern Lebanon on October 1.
Overall, Israeli shelling of Lebanon has resulted in 2,822 deaths and 12,000 injuries, including a significant number of children and women, in addition to approximately 1.4 million displaced individuals, with most casualties and displacements recorded after September 23.
Daily, Hezbollah responds by launching rockets, drones, and artillery shells targeting military sites, intelligence facilities, military gatherings, and settlements.
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- March 27, 2025
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).
Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.
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