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US-Iran Conflict Casts Shadow on Iraqi Protests

Protests in Iraq have become embroiled in the conflict between the United States and Iran. Washington had called for early elections but was met with the rejection of many Iraqi forces, blocs and political parties.
To political parties, especially those close to Iran, the call for early elections is an attempt to alter the country’s political course in favor of Washington and against Tehran.
Iran, for its part, backs the opposite view of maintaining the status quo, including not sacking Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, while pursuing serious reforms but within the framework of the current political system.
Meanwhile, demonstrators were not convinced of any of the steps, procedures or mediations of the United Nations, and continued to raise their demands, including the dismissal of the government.
In parallel, President Barham Salih proposed a new electoral law that included key provisions that would limit the authority of the ruling parties, which now lead the political scene.
The new electoral law helps promote youth opportunities to stand for elections in parliament and contribute to the policy of their country. It will bring about an effective, professional and efficient High Electoral Commission.
A presidential source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Asharq Al-Awsat that “the draft prepared by experts and consultants with the broad participation of jurists, academics and representatives of trade unions will be submitted to parliament jointly with a similar bill being prepared by the Prime Minister.”
Responding to a question about US calls for early elections, the official said: “The Presidency had issued an official clarification in this regard, stressing that the desired reform in Iraq is an Iraqi decision par excellence, and comes in response to the will of Iraqis, and cannot be subject to external influence.”
“Any outside interference is unacceptable,” he emphasized.
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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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