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Cultural Tanour Celebrates “We Love You, Naima” in Finland with the Participation of Sana’a Al-Shalaan

Tampere, Finland: The Finnish-Arab cultural center, Tanour, headed by the Iraqi expatriate writer Abbas Dahel Hassan, announced the launch of the book “We Love You, Naima: By the Pens of Those Who Knew Her and Loved Her” in the city of Tampere, the center's headquarters, with an elite presence from the Arab community there and literature enthusiasts from the Finnish audience. The event featured an online participation by the writer Dr. Sana’a Al-Shalaan (the daughter of Naima), the book's editor and daughter of the late Naima Al-Mushaykhi.
The launch ceremony included a speech by Abbas Dahel Hassan, the head of the Tanour cultural center, followed by a speech from Dr. Sana’a Al-Shalaan. This was followed by a pre-recorded video introducing the book and the late writer Naima Al-Mushaykhi, and then copies of the book were distributed to attendees.
Abbas Dahel Hassan mentioned that the book “We Love You, Naima” is a token of loyalty from the Tanour cultural center to the memory of the late Naima Al-Mushaykhi. He also thanked the participants in the event and everyone who contributed creatively. He pointed out that this is the first launch event for the book, and it is hoped that there will be more launch events in Jordan, Iraq, and India according to suitable conditions in the near future.
As for Dr. Sana’a Al-Shalaan, she thanked the Tanour cultural center, represented by its president, the Iraqi expatriate writer Abbas Dahel, who embraced and published the book through his center. She also expressed her gratitude to those responsible for this launch event and the attendees and participants. She spoke about the idea of the book and the journey of gathering, editing, and preparing it over three years of diligent work, resulting in this beautiful edition. She thanked everyone who contributed their time, creativity, and memories in sincerity to the memory of her late mother, Naima Al-Mushaykhi.
It is worth noting that the book is dedicated to Professor Jihad Al-Ajlouni from Jordan. It comprises 703 large pages and is enriched with hundreds of human and creative testimonies from all over the world regarding Naima Al-Mushaykhi. The book's cover features a painting by the Jordanian artist Asef Nasri, titled “My Eternal Companion.” Additionally, Iranian artist Hakima Tokhli contributed four paintings to the book titled: “The Mother and Her Daughter,” “The Pure Mother,” “Eternal Love,” and “Flowers of Eternal Love.” Iranian artist Zahra Seyahi also participated with a painting titled “My Mother.”
The contributions in the book came in the form of prose, poetry, short stories, critical studies, artistic paintings, artistic shards, and media interviews. The book begins with a word from the publisher Abbas Dahel Hassan, a testimony from the daughter Dr. Sana’a Al-Shalaan (the daughter of Naima), a special creative testimony from the late Naima Al-Mushaykhi in the field of motherhood and creativity, an introduction to the book by Dr. Abdul Ilah Ben Hadar, and a word of acknowledgment, appreciation, condolences, clarification, and a unique dedication.
The book is presented by the honorable Dr. Nidhal Al-Ahmad Al-Aiyassrah and contains four giant sections that organize the entire book, sequentially bearing the following titles: The First Section: “Human and Creative Prose Testimonies,” The Second Section: “Human and Creative Poetry Testimonies,” The Third Section: “Human and Creative Testimonies: Fragments of Love and Loyalty,” and The Fourth Section: “Media Interviews with Sana’a Al-Shalaan about Naima Al-Mushaykhi.” The book concludes with two appendices: the first titled “The Biography of the Late Naima Al-Mushaykhi,” and the second titled “Documents and Images Related to the Accomplishments of the Late Naima Al-Mushaykhi.”
The book includes contributions from hundreds of academics, scholars, researchers, writers, poets, artists, educators, critics, diplomats, media professionals, businessmen, and activists in the cultural, creative, educational, and humanitarian fields, as well as university presidents and heads of creative, civic, research, and educational institutions, legal professionals, dignitaries, and cultural and media figures from Jordan, the Arab world, and internationally. Additionally, contributions were made by family, relatives, friends, and neighbors of the late writer Naima Al-Mushaykhi, who shared ties of humanity based on love, appreciation, and a memory filled with kindness, respect, and loyalty to her.
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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.
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