Return of Refugees.. Interim Government Evades Its Commitments Towards Expatriates
Syrian Interim Foreign Minister's statements reflect the transitional government's inability to provide suitable conditions for refugees to safely return to their homeland
January 15, 2025, 9:33 pm

Return of Refugees.. Interim Government Evades Its Commitments Towards Expatriates

أسعد الشيباني

Asaad Al-Shaibani, Foreign Minister of the Syrian Interim Transitional Government, ruled out the need for urgent return of Syrian refugees residing in Germany.

Al-Shaibani told the German Press Agency in Damascus: "They are safe there," ahead of his anticipated meeting with German Development Minister Svenja Schulze in the capital.

The Interim Syrian Foreign Minister added that refugees in Germany enjoy better living conditions than their Syrian counterparts scattered in different regions of the world.

Germany hosts about 975,000 Syrian citizens, most of whom arrived as refugees during the civil war years that lasted for more than a decade.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed an initiative allowing Syrians residing in Germany to visit their homeland once without affecting their refugee status, to assess the situation on the ground.

The ministry spokesperson indicated that guidelines for submitting applications for these visits are being prepared.

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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.”

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