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Syrian Crowds Rise Against Discrimination and Demand Civil State.. Reject Women's Guardianship
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Protesters' rejection of Arnaout's statements about women's positions confirms Syrians' adherence to women's historical legacy in leadership positions

The Umayyad Square in Damascus attracted large crowds of Syrian youth who raised slogans demanding the establishment of a secular democratic state ensuring equality for all components of Syrian society.
Demonstrators chanted slogans affirming Syrian people's unity and rejecting discrimination, including "Religion is for God and the homeland is for all" and "One, one, one, the Syrian people are one," emphasizing the need to draft a modern constitution protecting all citizens' rights.
The mass crowds strongly criticized statements by Obeida Arnaout, the official spokesman for the "Military Operations Administration's" political body, regarding the prohibition of women holding certain positions.
Protesters denounced attempts to restrict Syrian women's role, recalling their rich history in holding important leadership positions, demanding official clarification about the government's position on Arnaout's statements.
This popular movement reflects Syrians' aspirations to build a modern civil state that respects diversity and ensures equality among all its citizens, away from any form of religious, ethnic, or gender discrimination.
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- April 23, 2025
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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