New Zealand Targets Iran's Allies.. Houthis and Hezbollah Added to Terror Lists
The addition of the Houthis and Hezbollah to the terror list represents an advanced step in efforts to isolate armed groups from the global financial system
November 24, 2024, 6:30 pm

New Zealand Targets Iran's Allies.. Houthis and Hezbollah Added to Terror Lists

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New Zealand authorities have classified the Iran-backed Houthi armed group and Hezbollah's political wing as terrorist organizations.

This initiative was led by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, in cooperation with Attorney General Judith Collins, following the Houthis' involvement in military escalation in the Red Sea and their involvement in the Yemeni conflict.

The New Zealand decision includes warnings about possible prosecution of any individual dealing with the properties of both groups or providing them with financial services, along with a call for citizens to report any properties suspected of being linked to these organizations.

Yemeni Minister of Information Muammar Al-Eryani welcomed this classification, stating that "the Houthi militia has not only attacked Yemen's security and people but has become a direct threat to international peace and security through attacking international shipping lines, disrupting global energy supplies, and spreading chaos in the region on behalf of Iran."

The Yemeni government called on the international community, particularly the United States, Britain, and the European Union, to take similar measures in classifying the Houthis as a global terrorist organization.

Al-Eryani emphasized that "firm deterrence of this militia... and drying up its resources and funding sources represents an international legal and moral responsibility to ensure regional stability and protect the global system."

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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.”