Trump Appoints Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to Britain
December 23, 2024, 2:27 pm

Trump Appoints Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to Britain

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday the appointment of Mark Burnett, the well-known producer of his reality television show "The Apprentice," as his administration's special envoy to Britain.

At 64 years old, Burnett is the creator of the show that contributed to Trump's global fame through the dramatic moments of contestants being fired while competing for positions in his companies. His successes also extend to the creation and production of popular programs such as "Survivor" and "Shark Tank," and he has served as the chairman of MGM's global television group.

In a related context, Trump has selected businessman Warren Stephens to be the new ambassador to Britain. Meanwhile, the British government announced the appointment of Peter Mandelson as its ambassador to the United States, a move aimed at strengthening relations with the Trump administration and avoiding a trade war, while maintaining ongoing cooperation between the two countries regarding the crisis in Ukraine.

Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, that Burnett will play a vital role in enhancing diplomatic relations, focusing on "trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchange" between the United States and Britain.

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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.”