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Piers Morgan brands Meghan Markle as 'Princess Pinocchio!'

According to the Express, the Duchess of Sussex has repeatedly come under attack by Piers Morgan over the last few years, with his criticism of the royal significantly ramping up following Meghan and Harry's decision to step down from the Firm last year.
In March the journalist quit Good Morning over his staunch opposition to the Duchess, where he said he didn’t "believe a word" she said in her sit down interview with Oprah Winfrey.
ITV was inundated with Ofcom complaints about Mr Morgan's discussions of the bombshell interview and over four months on from the incident the journalist is refusing to let the matter rest.
The Express reported that on Friday Mr Morgan launched a fresh attack on Meghan, branding her "Princess Pinocchio".
He made the comments on Twitter, in response to a news article claiming that Ofcom received "unprecedented" numbers of complaints in 2020/21, with Piers Morgan accounting for a large number of them.
The express reported, citing the In response, the journalist as writing: "What this doesn't say is that NONE of the Govt-related complaints against me was upheld, and I don't expect the complaints relating to Princess Pinocchio to be either."
Ofcom, the UK broadcasting watchdog, said it received a whopping 142,660 complaints between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021.
This marked a 410 percent rise on the previous 12 months, which stood at just 34,545.
The watchdog said Mr Morgan accounted for four of the 10 most-complained about TV broadcasts, with the journalists' comments on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Oprah Winfrey receiving a record 54,453 complaints.
Three of the complaints referred to his interview tactics of politicians, including Helen Whateley and Victoria Atkin.
Mr Morgan still keeps an active social media presence, despite no longer being a breakfast presenter.
He chose to leave GMB rather than retrace his criticisms of the Duchess of Sussex.
The journalist repeatedly trashed the Oprah interview and said he didn't "believe a word she says", including her claims that she felt suicidal while pregnant with Archie.
After the thousands of complaints, Ofcom launched an investigation under its harm and offence rules.
They are yet to reach a verdict.
Soon after Meghan and Harry's sit down chat with Oprah, royal experts started to disprove several of the allegations made in the two-hour interview.
For example, the couple claimed they actually got married three days before their Windsor ceremony on May 18, 2018.
Meghan said: "You know, three days before our wedding, we got married. No one knows that.
“We called the Archbishop and we just said, ‘Look, this thing, this spectacle is for the world but we want our union between us.’
"So, the vows that we have framed in our room are just the two of us in our backyard with the Archbishop of Canterbury.”
Harry added: “Just the three of us.”
But the couple's official marriage certificate states their official union took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor on May 18, 2019 - and not in a private ceremony in their back garden.
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, also confirmed the legal wedding was the one broadcast to the world and attended by hundreds.
Other claims have been queried, including Meghan's claim Archie was denied a Prince title and issues surrounding their security.
Source: express
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- March 27, 2025
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.
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