Meghan Markle to give a full refutation to accusations of bullying Palace's staff
June 23, 2021, 4:12 am

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Sputnik reported, citing the Mirror, that Meghan Markle will give a full refutation to accusations that she "bullied" her staff by requesting a "point by point" assessment of the allegations from Buckingham Palace's staff.

According to several reports, it was Markle herself who created a "toxic" environment at the palace.

An independent law firm began a "review" of working conditions inside the palace in March, and the results were set to be released on Wednesday.

Sputnik said that according to sources familiar with the case, the duchess has yet to be formally interviewed about allegations that she was responsible for a "toxic" work environment at Kensington Palace.

After two senior members of staff alleged they were bullied by Meghan during her time as a working royal, those close to the former actress have reportedly said the two sides are poised for a "brutal showdown." According to the report, "at least 10" former royal officials are reportedly "queuing up" to help an independent inquiry set up in response to the claims

Sputnik reported, citing what one of the insiders said in the report, The Palace is taking each and every allegation very seriously and wants to get to the truth of the matter and ensure those speaking up deserve to be heard."

According to the source, Meghan Markle "is adamant that the staff were not up to their job and could not deal with the pressure of working for her and understanding how she wanted things to run."

In an earlier report by The Times, the writer claimed that William felt Meghan was "hostile" to the royal system and had planned to leave the monarchy and return to America from the outset.

The probe began in March after Markle was accused of bullying at least two palace aides during her brief time as a senior British royal, causing one to cry and “humiliating” another. Buckingham Palace said at the time that it would "not tolerate bullying and harassment" and that it was "very concerned" about claims that Markle had fired two personal assistants and undermined the confidence of a third.

According to The Times, Meghan and Harry's communications secretary, Jason Knauf, filed the original complaint in October 2018, but it was only just made public before Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.

The duchess's spokesman responded by saying that she is "saddened" by the latest attack on her character, "particularly as someone who has been the target of bullying herself and is deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma."

After a sensational interview with Oprah Winfrey in which Markle, who left the UK along with her husband for the California coast in early 2020, hinted at racism within the Royal Family, the couple's relationship with Buckingham Palace deteriorated. Later, Prince Harry made several comments about his father, criticizing his parenting style. Meghan

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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.