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In an unexpected move, it was announced that the ousted South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol, surrendered to the police on Wednesday after evading justice since an arrest warrant was issued against him on December 31.

In a video message recorded prior to his transfer to the Anti-Corruption Agency's headquarters, the ousted President Yoon confirmed that he chose to comply with the arrest order to prevent clashes between law enforcement and the presidential security service.

He also noted in his message that "the rule of law has completely collapsed in this country," expressing his regret over the circumstances currently facing South Korea.

Although he complied with the arrest order, Yoon did not show any real cooperation with investigators, as the Anti-Corruption Agency announced that he refused to speak during the investigations.

Yoon's arrest followed the storming of the residence of the ousted President in the capital, Seoul, by hundreds of law enforcement officers, amid resistance from the presidential security service, which surrounded the home with strong barricades made of buses and barbed wire. Nevertheless, no serious clashes were reported.

On the other hand, Yoon's lawyers attempted to convince the investigative authorities not to execute the arrest warrant, stating that the president would voluntarily attend the questioning; however, the Anti-Corruption Agency insisted on enforcing the judicial decision.

The reasons behind the escalation of the situation and the arrest of the ousted Korean president lie in his declaration of martial law on December 3, which he justified as a response to anti-state opposition that was using the majority in parliament to obstruct his political agenda, while it is being investigated whether that declaration constituted an attempt at rebellion.

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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.”