Saudi Arabia welcomes verdict against Hezbollah members over Hariri assassination
June 18, 2022, 8:17 am

Saudi Arabia welcomes verdict against Hezbollah members over Hariri assassination

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The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday (June 17), Saudi Arabia welcomed the Special Tribunal for Lebanon’s verdict sentencing two Hezbollah members to life imprisonment for their role in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

In a statement issued by the foreign ministry, the Kingdom also called on the international community to bear its responsibilities toward Lebanon and its people “who suffer from the terrorist practices of the Iran-backed militia (Hezbollah),” and urged it to implement international resolutions which pertain to Lebanon.

It also said that in order to serve justice, the “perpetrators who deliberately killed innocent people, leading to unprecedented chaos in (Lebanon),” must be tracked and arrested.

Two receive life sentences for killing of ex-Lebanese premier Rafik Hariri

On Thursday (June 16), appeals judges at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Tribunal (STL) sentenced two Hezbollah members to life imprisonment for their role in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese premier Rafik Hariri.

It should be noted that the men remain at large and have been tried and convicted in absentia by the UN-backed, The Hague-based tribunal which was set up in 2009 to try those responsible for the bombing that killed Hariri and 21 others in Beirut.

Source: alarabiyaenglish

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.