Until They Change What Is Within Themselves
April 19, 2025, 4:37 pm

Until They Change What Is Within Themselves

حتى يُغَيِّرُ مَا بِقَوْمٍ حَتَّى يُغَيِّرُوا مَا بِأَنْفُسِهِمْ

This principle forms the cornerstone of this book. In this intellectual journey, change will not merely be an idea or dream but a way of life that steers the course of your future. I will share with you practical tools and experiences that will lead you to discover the hidden power within you, enabling you to see the beauty and goodness around you and invest in creating a life that aligns with your aspirations.

With these words, the author Saba Yahya Al-Iryani presents her book "Until They Change What Is Within Themselves: Keys to the Journey of Change" to the reader. The book includes guiding steps and exercises based on science and experience that will serve as a roadmap for the reader, opening doors to change in various areas of life: health, finances, and relationships. Each reader can take from it what suits them and fulfills their ambitions after distancing themselves from the enemies of change—fear, clinging to comfort zones, procrastination, and distractions—and arming themselves with focus, commitment, willpower, self-discipline, and determination, without forgetting to place their trust in God.

The author believes that true change is akin to an internal alchemical journey, undergoing stages of burning, transformation, and maturation until your self harmonizes with the new reality in peace. Ultimately, the best version of yourself is not just the one that overcomes crises, but the one that matures and emerges from the rubble to create a more beautiful life amid changing circumstances.

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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.”