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Jews, Arabs, whites, and more, in protests against Israel's violations of Gaza

Eleven days of aggression continued against the residents of the Gaza Strip from constant bombing, killing civilians, isolating children, women, and the elderly.
Despite the distances involved, the psychological war was not far from Britain, not only the Arabs, but it touched consciences in several sectors. Participate in the London marches of the communist and socialist movements and the socialist party They distributed banners and printed flags as a contribution to expanding the circle of demonstrators, yesterday’s demonstration that was called during the aggression on Gaza several days ago. Many analysts and journalists expected that stopping the airstrikes would not gather the march of dozens.
Contrary to the analyzes, hundreds of thousands participated in the demonstration from different sectors, Jews of Britain, who condemned the establishment of the entire State of Israel. British travel. Every Jew who desires to live near the holy sites in Jerusalem must live in Jerusalem with a Palestinian passport. The teachings of the Torah and the Old Testament books do not allow killing defenseless civilians, especially children and the elderly, to prevent establishing a Jewish state with a religious basis.
Among the Jewish civil organizations that participated in the demonstrations was the Jews for Justice in Palestine organization, which is present in all the protests against the bloody acts of violence perpetrated by the occupation forces against the Palestinians. So the voice this time and in that war was no longer pure Arab as we used to in aggression In 2012 and 2014, and in the uprising, the British white and Jewish voices came to represent humanity in sectors that were deliberately absent from a humanitarian cause in the first place.
But what surprised me was the local British media coverage. Perhaps I am new to British society. I don’t know the media priority of the local media, but first, as an Arab and a second journalist, it amazes me to see hundreds of thousands in the capital’s main streets and significant squares going without fair coverage of their voices. The marches were running from a metro station. Embankment and even the famous Hyde Park.
And I passed by Trafalgar Square And the main embassy streets approached Downing Street, Parliament, the headquarters of the British Prime Minister, and even the Marble Arch platform, the marches that were the precursors, and Hyde Park was the last one at the Embankment metro station. But this did not prevent the crowd from continuing to chant vigorously, even under the rain, which continued to fall on the demonstrations and did not prevent them from keeping saying Free Free Palestine.
The same crowds and activists from all parts of Britain are now preparing to demand the rights of the Palestinian people in different ways.
Especially describing the recent aggression on Gaza as war crimes, and they are also preparing to demand Parliament to stop arming the Zionist entity through electronic petitions signed by more than three hundred thousand residents of British territories, which were set for it.
The British Parliament announced On Wednesday, the 19th of May, MPs asked the Government about the UK Government’s efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.
Later on the 14th of June, they will discuss the sanctions, which prompted the activists to use another petition to correspond to The MPs asking for their voting for sanctions against the Zionist entity through the site.
So perhaps the Parliament can achieve a new chapter in the Palestinian issue in response to the marches and electronic petitions
BY: Mariam Elsayeh Ibrahim
Ph: Eslam Hussain
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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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