Yemeni Coalition of Independent Women demands designation of Houthi as terrorist organization
February 12, 2022, 10:48 am

Yemeni Coalition of Independent Women demands designation of Houthi as terrorist organization

The National Coalition of Independent Women

The Yemeni Coalition of Independent Women in partnership with 90 local, regional and international civil society organizations published Human rights statement to demand the designation of the Houthi group on the list of terrorist organizations.

The statement said that we, the undersigned organizations, call on the United Nations General Assembly, with its 193 members, to designate the Houthi coup militia as a terrorist group, given the fact that the approach of the militias affiliated with this group represents a real threat to peace and security in Yemen as well as the building of the modern Yemeni state.It is a real threat to international peace and security.

We are following with a great concern the crimes of the Houthi group, that it deliberately commits on a daily basis by bombing civilian objects in populated Yemeni cities and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as the United Arab Emirates with ballistic missiles and drones.The resulting is killing and injury of civilians and those are war crimes.

We urgently demand the international community to stop these crimes with decisions that ensure that they will not be repeated in the future.

Dealing with the Houthi group has contributed to the exacerbation of the humanitarian situation, starting with the increase in the number of displacement of thousands of families who have become homeless as a result of the devastating wars waged by the Houthi group, in Ma’rib, Shabwa, Al Dhale’, Al Jawf, Al Hudaydah, Taiz and other areas. In addition to that ,the victims of mines reached within a month .Last January , 73 civilians were killed ,and wounded in a number of Yemeni cities and in the countryside.

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The Houthi group has recruited more than 35,000 children since 2014, and used schools, mosques, and summer camps to brainwash at least 60,000 children, train them and send them to the fronts for its wars on behalf of the Iranian regime.

This group has turned airports and ports into military barracks for operations targeting the security and safety of international navigation, targeting international shipping lines, attacking piracy of commercial humanitarian ships, Blowing boats, and trying to control waterways.

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The quick response of the international community to classifying the Houthi militia as a terrorist group, placing it on the international terrorist lists, and prosecuting its leaders in the International Criminal Court, will contribute to the success of the pressure policy on the Houthi terrorist group to stop its crimes and its sources of support, and contributes to enhancing peace opportunities as well as delivering humanitarian aid to those who deserve it.

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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.