The Egyptian Parliament condemns Qatar
October 7, 2019, 8:46 am

The Egyptian Parliament condemns Qatar

Egyptian MP Khaled Abu Taleb made a briefing request to Parliament for the ministries of immigration, foreign affairs, youth, and sports, about Qatar's plan to attract and naturalize Egyptian talent for vast sums of money.

Khaled Abu Taleb told Al-Ruya that Qatar is lavishing large sums of money to attract Egyptian talents in sports, highlighting that Qatar attracts players to play in its teams and represent it in international forums after granting them Qatari citizenship and relinquishing their Egyptian nationality. This represents a severe imperative for us to move immediately to stop this scheme, which is destroying the Egyptian sport. He said.

Abu Taleb added that the list of the Qatari team announced by Spanish coach Felix Sanchez in preparation for the Asian Cup, which starts on January 5, includes a couple of Egyptian origins, in the list of Annabi Qatari, namely: Ahmed Fathi, midfielder of the Arab Qatari team, Ahmed Aladdin striker Gharafa.

Major General Yahya al-Kadwani, the undersecretary of the National Security and Defense Committee, said: “Qatar continues day and night to harm Egypt and its economy and the security of the surrounding Arab countries, and unfortunately has become a germ in the body of the Arab nation, It implements international schemes aimed at undermining security and stability in the Arab region, obliterating identity, trying to gain positions of power in other countries with money, and by recruiting individuals hungry for money and power and enticing them with money and haven.”

Al-Kadwani added to Al-Ruya, that Qatar is a foreign conspirator among Arab countries, outside the fraternal framework that we have known in our Arab and Islamic history. Therefore, their attempt to attract intellectuals in a number of fields and lure them with money does not stop. He also called on the Egyptian people and figures to be aware of the conspiratorial role played by Qatar, and not to succumb to the money lent on its part.

He highlighted that the conspiracy continues, especially at this sensitive stage where the terrorist operations continue, aiming to destabilize Egypt, which will not stop soon, conspiracy and expenditure continue with money from Qatar, Turkey, and intelligence agencies, in an effort to spread creative chaos, he said.

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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.