Jin Jian Azadi

Shilan Trgt Ladies and gentlemen, In 2022, women's rights took a monumental slap in the face. Whether on abortion, feminicides, or wage inequality, the asymmetry between the respect we are supposed to receive and the way we are actually treated is great.

Ladies and gentlemen, don't underestimate women! Don't underestimate us! We are at the heart of the great historical changes that you have experienced. Remember the Russian women who started the February revolution, remember the Abuelas of Plaza de Mayo who found the stolen children of Argentina.

Jina Amini is the woman who lit the flame of revolution in the hearts of Iranians. The conditions of his murder on September 13 have brought to light the anger of an entire people.

Jina's death has lifted the veil on their dangerous daily life as women, just as it has brought to light the anger of Iranian youth, mostly under 35, who are suffocating in the face of symbolic violence and the deadly repressions of the Islamic republic. for 43 years.

The reactions of the State are clear. We beat and imprison. We rape and we kill. We censor and cut the internet and while we wait. Every week, we wait for news via social networks to know how many other people the state will have killed to prove that they did not kill Jina Amini.

Jina has become a symbol. First a symbol of oppression, then a symbol of struggle and finally a symbol of hope which we hope will be the beginning of lasting change.
Another aspect highlighted by his death is the state's treatment of the Kurds who have populated the country since the Treaty of Lausanne.

The ban on being called Jina is a good illustration of the relationship between Iran and its minorities because Kurdish first names are banned and Kurdish teachers are imprisoned. In the same context, the Baluchis and other minorities share our plight which incites us all against the government to this day

The West as well as the General Assembly of the United Nations who claim to fight to promote their values should base themselves on these videos and put measures in place to protect women and minorities. They should also take measures to accompany this social change because underestimating the gravity of the situation would be a mistake!

Jina Amini made the West realize how women and minorities are treated. Thanks to social networks, no one will be able to say that we did not know in 20 years.

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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.