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Who Is Responsible for The Resurgence of ISIS?

The recent bloody events that took place in Ghweran prison in northeast Syria, which is overcrowded with ISIS terrorists, have proven that the so-called ISIS sleeper cells are no longer asleep, but rather they are very vigilant.
The intuitive question that comes to mind is: who bears the responsibility for the re-emergence of ISIS with this remarkable momentum? The answer, effortlessly, is the US, the EU, and the UK.
The reason behind this belief is because these three players are the ones who have fought ISIS at the international level in Iraq and Syria. Therefore, any defect or unpleasant surprises in this regard will be borne by these three parties, especially the US, as it leads the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
In this context, a set of thorny questions emerge strongly and make the West's credibility about defeating ISIS questionable. Why does the West evade its responsibilities towards the thousands of ISIS terrorists detained in the prisons of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)? Why does the West reject to take back ISIS terrorists who hold European nationalities? Why does the West not help to establish a global tribunal outside Syrian Kurdistan to prosecute ISIS fighters?
How can the West, especially the US, demand the Kurdish-led AANES and the SDF to guard thousands of ISIS detainees and tens of thousands of their families? Such formidable tasks could not be performed even by the West itself. So, why does Washington force the AANES and the SDF, with limited capabilities, to assume such complex and difficult tasks?
The Kurdish-led SDF, composed of various components of northern and eastern Syria, have paid thousands of martyrs in order to undermine ISIS strongholds. The SDF have fought the remnants of ISIS on behalf of the whole world, especially the West, the first target of ISIS. So, after all these huge sacrifices by the SDF, do these forces and the peoples from which they emerge deserve some practical, not verbal, appreciation and gratitude? Unfortunately, neither in politics nor in international relations there are no such ethical and humanitarian considerations.
The US does not help the areas controlled by the SDF even economically. Washington did not exclude the SDF regions from the painful consequences of Caesar's Law. Rather, the AANES regions were also afflicted with the sanctions of this law. America and the West do not contribute to economic development of the AANES regions to ease the burdens of the stifling economic crisis that has plagued them for more than 10 years. The dedication and sacrifices of the Kurds and the SDF in fighting ISIS were met by the ingratitude of America and the West. Last but not least, they forced the Kurds and the SDF to bear the unbearable, namely, guarding the world's fiercest terrorists.
The US and the West have always turned a blind eye to Turkey's direct sponsorship and generous Qatari funding of ISIS terrorists. For this reason, the attempt of ISIS terrorists in Ghweran jail to escape and take control of the city of Al Hasakah coincided with the recent Turkish escalation against the Kurds in several areas of north and east Syria.
ISIS is a local, regional, and international project in which the interests and hands of states and intelligences overlap. First and foremost, ISIS is a project to create and perpetuate instability in the Middle East, a region that is already suffering from scourge and insecurity. Since the instability of this region is in the interest of the US, the West, Russia, China, and even Iran and Turkey, ISIS will not disappear no matter how many strikes it receives, but rather it will recover more than it was in the recent past.
In other words, there is no real international and regional project to eliminate ISIS. On the contrary, there is an internationally blessed regional strategy to strengthen ISIS more in the Middle East, North Africa, and the entire Islamic world. The humiliating US withdrawal from Afghanistan after handing it over to the Taliban terrorist movement is a step along this path. Simply put, there is a covert international and regional decision to maintain and reinforce political Islam groups, regardless of their different patterns.
Indeed, the US and the West are the main ones responsible for the revival of ISIS. However, history has never witnessed that the great powers have been held accountable.
Creating and managing creative chaos was and still serves the goals of the global and regional superpowers, even if this is at the expense of exacerbating the misery and suffering of the peoples.
BY: Jwan Dibo
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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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