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The U.S. Administration and the Policy of Appeasement with the Iranian Regime

Noise without substance in the Middle East; media noise and hollow slogans that cloak the tools of destruction in the region. As for the roar of the U.S. administration regarding the Middle East, it will only include the Arabs, while the Iranian mullahs remain within the scenarios and maneuvers previously discussed by President Trump.
From the womb of destruction and suffering, a new fate is born for the peoples in Turkey and Palestine, and a new dawn will rise in Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen, just as it emerged in Syria, even if the duration is prolonged and the colonial demolition plans intensify. From the fields of death and destruction, life is reborn anew. Thus, we have seen the scene with maturity in reading history, through observation, experience, and lived reality. Anyone who cannot see the sun through a sieve is blind and misled.
**A Look at History and Some Facts in the Middle East**
The world was not composed of nations but was divided into sprawling spheres of influence over their lands for this nation or that, united by the factors of homeland, history, language, and heritage. The Arabs did not govern themselves since ancient times, starting from the era of Cyrus the Great's Persian Empire, during which the issue of the Jews was declared, and until before the Islamic era when the Persians, Abyssinians, and Romans shared control of Arab lands and regions. Then came Islam, saving them from ignorance and its ugliness, honoring them, uniting their fractured communities, and raising their status. They became a great nation under the banner of Islam—an ummah of Arabs, Turks, Persians, Kurds, Amazigh, Tajiks, and various Caucasian nations that joined under the banner of Islam. Together, they began to shape the Islamic nation and history, expanding to the east, west, north, and south in a way that drew significant attention from their enemies and opponents. This thinking led to the demise of the Andalusian state, the state of Muhammad Ali, the Ottoman Empire, and its Qajar counterpart, both of which ruled the Islamic world. By their destruction, a new global map could be drawn, which began with the Ottoman Empire and the seizure of Palestine from it, then the destruction of the Qajar and the fragmentation of the entire region afterward.
Some observers of the events in the Middle East, including myself, believe that the tools of demolition in the region began more than a century ago when the British demolished both empires with a new political system in Turkey after Sultan Abdul Hamid accepted the occupation of Palestine and the division of the region into small states as gifts distributed based on the capabilities of close allies. In the end, the Arabs became states rejoicing in their new borders after having been a large nation composed of several unified regions with strong ties, even if they were under non-Arab rule from the Ottomans, Mamluks, or Albanians. The British also destroyed the Qajar state in Iran with Russian assistance, bringing the system of Shahanshahi and placing a soldier from the Russian and British armies at the head of this system, empowering him on the ground and expanding his authority. It is no surprise that the emergence of both systems in Turkey and Iran is a natural consequence to fulfill the promises of Balfour and their government, while also redrawing the fate and future of the region in a way that serves their interests and those of their allies. The intent behind the destruction of the Ottoman Empire and the emergence of a new political structure in Turkey, canceling its historical identity, and handing over Palestine to the occupier, was to subjugate an entire nation. The destruction of the Qajar state and the establishment of the Shahanshahi and the mullah regime were meant to exhaust the Arabs. The eight-year Iran-Iraq War was not sufficient to eliminate Iraq's rising power, leading it to another, more destructive war—one followed by a siege, occupation, and the devastation of Iraq, which was handed over as a gift to the Iranian mullahs, who wreaked havoc and expanded from its territory to Syria and beyond. With Iraqi funds, the Iranian mullahs financed their expansionist projects and their militias in Lebanon, Sana'a, and Iraq. It is tragically ironic that they rob Iraq of its wealth only to hand it over as "rights" from their hands to the hands of their mercenaries, both Iraqi and non-Iraqi. Moreover, they impose financial, security, and military policies on Iraq, where their soldiers have control.
The noise raised in the Middle East is not new, nor have colonial plans ended. Demolition tools have deep roots, beginning with the Crusades and continuing through French and British campaigns until a new colonial policy emerged, draining the wealth of peoples without the need to mobilize armies or spend heavily on them. There are no longer wars that a single country bears alone .
Mohammed Al-Moussawi
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- March 27, 2025
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.
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