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Secret military cooperation between Ukraine and "Tahrir al-Sham".. targeting Russian forces
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The entry of Ukrainian special forces into Syria indicates a strategic shift in the conflict, as the cooperation between Ukraine and "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" represents an unexpected alliance aimed at d

A Syrian military expert has revealed the recent arrival of about 250 fighters and military experts from the "Ukrainian Special Forces" to Syria, in a notable development amidst escalating tensions in the region amid the Israeli conflict with Hezbollah.
Military expert Kamal Al-Jafa told "Erem News" that he confirmed the infiltration of Ukrainian military personnel into areas controlled by the terrorist-classified "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham". Their mission revolves around training "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" on manufacturing drones and participating in attacks against Russian and Syrian forces.
The Ukrainian experts were distributed to industrial facilities and multiple sites in Idlib city and the outskirts of Jisr al-Shughur to manufacture drones.
Al-Jafa indicated that the Ukrainian military intelligence agency, according to the expert, has laid plans to launch covert attacks on Russian forces in Syria with secret support from "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" led by "Abu Muhammad al-Jolani". Its offensive force consists of Chechens, Uzbeks, and Turkestani, where both parties share a strong hostility towards Russia.
Al-Jafa pointed out that "opening a new battle front - thousands of miles away from the battlefield in Ukraine - is designed to inflict losses on Russia, and perhaps force Moscow to redeploy its military resources from Ukraine, according to Ukrainian estimates."
The "Kyiv Post" newspaper had previously reported that Ukrainian intelligence forces carried out an attack on a Russian military base in Syria on the morning of Sunday, September 15. The newspaper, which published exclusive footage, explained that the operation took place in the southeastern suburbs of Aleppo city.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine revealed that the targeted base was used by Russian forces to manufacture and test attack drones, in addition to producing "camouflaged explosive devices" whose warheads are stored on site.
In the exclusive video broadcast by "Kyiv Post", captured by an intelligence officer, the flag of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine appears behind an earthen barrier near a garage used as a Russian base. Shortly after, an explosion occurs in the Russian facility, followed by ammunition explosions.
In late July, the newspaper claimed it "received several exclusive videos and photos showing the continuation of the special operation of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine units to destroy Russian forces in Syria."
According to sources in the special service, the Ukrainian intelligence group "Khimik" carried out another complex attack on Russian forces in Syria in late July 2024. This time, the attack targeted Russian military equipment at Kweires Airport east of Aleppo.
In June, the newspaper presented exclusive footage of Ukrainian special forces attacking enemy checkpoints, strongholds, military patrols, and convoys of military equipment in the Golan Heights in Syria.
It indicated that Syrian militants, supported by Ukrainian fighters, have launched several strikes since the beginning of the year against Russian military facilities under the control of the Russian armed forces in Syria.
Russian media recently accused the Ukrainian government of supplying a group of drones to "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" in Idlib, northwestern Syria, in exchange for sending elements from the organization to Ukraine to fight against Russia.
The Russian "Novosti" agency reported that "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" received drones from the Ukrainian side as part of a deal that includes sending experienced fighters and leaders from within the organization to Ukraine.
The agency added that Kyiv asked experienced "militant" leaders, especially those of Chechen and Uyghur origins, to form armed groups to participate in fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia.
For its part, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights pointed to the migration of foreign fighters from terrorist groups, from Idlib in northern Syria towards Ukraine to fight the Russian army there. It said that the majority of those moving to Eastern Europe are fighters from Chechen and Caucasian battalions and fighters from Uzbeks and Tajiks, along with a group of Albanian fighters.
The observatory added that the number of departures exceeded 170 people who left Syrian territories in batches since October 2023, all of them from the Caucasus and Chechens. They headed towards one of the European countries based on pressure and request from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, and from there to Ukraine to fight Russian forces.
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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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