The secret behind the mysterious fires of crops | Iraq Mosul farms?
June 10, 2019, 3:51 pm

The secret behind the mysterious fires of crops | Iraq Mosul farms?

What is the secret behind the mysterious fires of crops in the Iraq Mosul farms?

The fire blew out in hundreds of acres and large areas of agricultural crops in Iraq, especially in the cities of central, northern and western Iraq, causing significant losses to farmers, who were waiting for a season they considered good, especially after the amount of rainfall and a promised crop of wheat and barley this year.

These fires included cities that have recently liberated from ISIS, the most important is the city of Mosul, which for nearly a month has witnessed almost daily fires of wheat and barley farms, which officials in the province consider it as a sabotage action that targets food security for citizens.

For Al Arabiya.net, the Deputy Head of Nineveh Provincial Council, Noureddine Qablan, said that since a month and after the barley harvest started in Nineveh, fires began almost daily in the past period, especially in the last ten days and in several areas, which makes the Civil Defence Directorate with its simple capabilities unable to control these contrived fires.

Contrived fire

Qablan confirmed that after inquiring and asking from many about the causes of the fire, it is shown that it is a contrived fire and the doer is still unknown and free.

Qablan added that he went to the Civil Defence Centre in Tal Afar, which supervises the ensuring of 2250000 dunums of barley and wheat crops, and listened to the problems facing the Civil Defence teams, the most important of these was obstructing the efforts of these teams by some armed groups like PKK party and YPK in the areas of Sinjar mountain.

Magnifying lenses for fires

He added that also magnifying lenses that reflect solar radiation, had been discovered, which in turn can cause fires. Confirming that these things are contrived and affect food security in the province of Nineveh and the entire Iraqi state.

Qablan affirmed that these crops are a wealth for all Iraqi, and The Prime Minister should give special attention to the issue because dealing with these fires is greater than the capabilities of the Civil Defence and the Iraqi Army, but we ask the help from neighbouring countries to bring aircraft that could contribute to extinguishing these fires.

Fire is contrived and must be seriously thought of by the central government in Baghdad. As the local Nineveh government, we are doing what we can to solve this issue, but as you know that there are more than four million acres planted in the province of Nineveh, and everyone called it a bread basket of Iraq, one of the largest cultivated areas in the entire Iraqi state.

Qablan confirmed that the issue of fires has many repercussions; the most important is that it threatens the food security of the city and Iraq. A lot of people depend on the harvest of these crops in providing liquidity of cash and returning of some displaced people from the camps and other cities to cultivate their lands and create job opportunities. Extinguishing the fires and protecting the crops will contribute significantly to ensuring citizens' sense of state power that protects its citizens.

The head of the Investment Committee in the province of Nineveh, Mohammed al-Bayati, said that the fires of crops directly affect the food of the people, Which are malicious plans and economic battle to impoverish the people of Nineveh, and they have recently come out from the most serious crisis known in history, which was the control of terrorist groups, and became captives of ISIS which was defeated by Iraqi. Al-Bayati added that the point of farm fires is to threat the community peace and food security of Nineveh residents, and destroy the social relations between the communities of Nineveh in general.

The Chairman of the Committee of Agriculture in Nineveh, Owaid Al Juheshi, asked the three administrations for an urgent meeting to take rapid action to reduce the fires that affected large areas of agricultural land in the entire province of Nineveh. Despite the efforts of the local government, the vastness of the areas and the lack of a fire extinguishing system mean an inability to prevent fire control.

Owaid explained in a statement that these fires affected several towns of the district of the province, that indicates to having unknowns behind those contrived fires. He also emphasised the need to establish a select committee to count the damage of farmers, asking The Ministry of Agriculture to compensate them in a way that enables them to continue farming.

The Chairman of the Committee of Agriculture asked the residents to stand by each other to prevent fires and cooperate with security forces and local authorities.

What is the secret behind the mysterious fires of crops in the Iraq Mosul farms?

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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.