Mohammed bin Salman receives Griffiths, UN Special Envoy for Yemen
November 8, 2019, 10:40 am

Mohammed bin Salman receives Griffiths, UN Special Envoy for Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz with Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, received in Riyadh on Thursday Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen.

During the meeting, Griffiths congratulated the Crown Prince on the success of the Kingdom in its efforts in the signing of the Riyadh Agreement between the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council.

Mohammed bin Salman affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness in what may serve the interests of the Yemeni people and the security and stability of Yemen, hoping that the Riyadh Agreement would usher in wider understanding among the Yemeni people to reach a comprehensive political solution to end the crisis.

The meeting also discussed the latest developments in Yemen and the efforts being exerted towards them.

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, and other top officials were also present at the meeting.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”