Yemeni Coalition Of Independent Women Holds a Press Conference On Houthi Violations
July 7, 2021, 5:56 am

Yemeni Coalition

On the sidelines of the 47th UNHCR session, the Yemeni Coalition of Independent Women held a press conference to show a short film about Houthi violations in Ma'rib city at the Convention Centerer Geneva Conference was chaired by Prof. Mansour Al-Shadadi, President of the European-Yemeni House for Human Rights.

The panelists included Dr. Wesam Basindowah, Head of the March 8 Bloc for Yemeni Women, Dr. Arwa Al-Khattabi, President of the Broken Chair Organization for Mine Victims in Yemen, and Mr. Magdi El-Akwa, Secretary General of the International Caucus for Rights and Freedoms

• Mr. Mansour welcomed all the attendees and journalists and thanked them for being present at the press conference organized by the Yemeni Coalition for Independent Women and allied European organizations for peace in Yemen. He spoke that a short film will be shown on Houthi violations and grave crimes targeting children in Ma’rib governorate in displacement camps and inside City . He stated that the film's scenes are daily scenes in Marib as a result of the Houthi constant bombing of civilians.

• Dr. Wesam then took the floor and said: "Here, the children were displaced countless times in one of the camps that were bombed and moved to the homes of one of the families in the Al-Rawda neighborhood and the neighborhood was also bombed. At this moment, when the bombing took place, they were playing ball and the missile fell on them.

Critical condition and reassure that the child's condition has improved a lot now, the other child in the movie while he was in the hospital was counting the children with him and he did not know that some of them had died, Marib has 2 million displaced people, most of them are children and women from all governorates. They are subjected to shelling. The girl, Layan, is an icon of what is happening to the children of Marib and Yemen. The children left without knowing anything about their friends. Thousands of Yemeni children live with the expectation of terror at any moment.

We appeal to the world, international human rights organizations, the Commission for Human Rights and the Council for Rights Human rights consider the displaced people in Marib, and we recall that the organizations had moved to prevent the classification of the Houthi militia as a terrorist militia under the pretext of the humanitarian crisis and the delivery of aid, but it is a strange paradox that it will not work to save the children in Marib, and canceling the classification of the Houthi militia did not protect the children of Yemen, but rather caused the Houthis to exaggerate more of death and destruction."

• Mr. Magdy spoke and stated that what is happening in Yemen of violations are not being paid attention to by the international community, as the Houthi militia is bombing Marib with ballistic missiles, and there are many children and innocent people who fall victim as a result of the Houthi missiles, the picture of the girl Lian should have been published by all media. And speaking of it, what is happening in Marib is a greater human tragedy than what happened in Hodeidah, whose liberation was halted, and the crisis is still going on in Hodeidah.

• Dr. Arwa spoke and said: “It is unfortunate what is happening in Yemen in light of the international disregard for what is happening in Yemen. We have thousands of charred children everywhere in Yemen and the international community uses double standards and overlooks what happened to Lian and Ghaleb al-Salhi.

Regarding children’s crimes, why does the world use double standards, one girl stopped the war while it was taking place in Vietnam, but thousands of children in Yemen are violating their rights and this does not affect the international community, we accuse the international community and the United Nations of colluding with Al Houthi, we have to raise our voices everywhere, The children of Marib are displaced from one place to another, and the Yemeni does not find where to go inside his land, and no one stands by our side. What is happening is a crime against humanity and a disgrace to the international community.

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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.