levant news

Historic Agreement to End the Conflict in Syria: Mazloum Abdi and Al-Sharaa Sign Comprehensive

A major diplomatic breakthrough in the Syrian crisis took place in the Syrian capital to...

News

Russian Soldiers Use Gas Pipeline to Advance in Ukraine Conflict

March 10, 2025

Amid the intensifying battles between Russia and Ukraine, British reports have revealed...

News

Moscow: Violence in Syria a Growing Concern and Calls for Interna...

March 10, 2025

Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed deep concern over the escalati...

News

Syrian Artists Express Shock Over the Bloody Events in the Coasta...

March 10, 2025

Amid the escalating military action and violent clashes that have taken place in several...

News

Israeli Army Chief Visits "Security Zone" in Syria

March 10, 2025

On Sunday, the new Israeli Chief of Staff, Aviv Kohavi, conducted a field visit to milit...

News

Mass Protests at the Russian Hmeimim Base Against Assassinations...

March 10, 2025

Thousands of citizens fleeing their homes, seeking safety at the Russian Hmeimim base, protested against the assassin...

BENEFIT Sponsors BuildHer...

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.”