Successive Strikes... American Raids Target Houthi Weapons Caches in Sanaa
The intensive strikes on Houthi command and control centers represent an effective strategy to weaken the military structure of the Iran-backed militia and restrict its ability to carry out new attack
March 31, 2025, 9:40 pm

Successive Strikes... American Raids Target Houthi Weapons Caches in Sanaa

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The US Air Force has begun executing a series of airstrikes on the "Al-Dailami" air base in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which is under the control of the Iran-backed Houthi militia. These operations come as part of an integrated strategy aimed at limiting the militia's military capabilities and protecting freedom of navigation in the region.

Sources from "Al-Arabiya" and "Al-Hadath" explained that three American raids targeted Houthi weapons caches at Al-Dailami base, while Houthi media outlets reported that the capital Sanaa was bombarded.

The correspondent for "Al-Arabiya" and "Al-Hadath" revealed continuous American aircraft flying over Sanaa, noting that electricity was cut off from a large part of the Yemeni capital.

A source in the US Central Command "CENTCOM" told the director of the "Al-Arabiya" and "Al-Hadath" office in Washington that US forces are carrying out daily strikes on multiple Houthi sites in Yemen.

The source confirmed that these operations are designed to weaken Houthi leadership and capabilities, and prevent them from obstructing commercial navigation in the southern Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and the Gulf of Aden, and endangering the region.

US fighter jets renewed intense raids on Sunday night into Monday on Houthi group positions and barracks in the Yemeni capital Sanaa and in Amran governorate.

Sources confirmed the renewal of American raids on Houthi sites in Sanaa at night, targeting the Sarf area east of the Yemeni capital, in addition to Houthi positions at the headquarters of Brigade 310 in Amran governorate.

Houthi media had reported 17 American strikes targeting the Sarf and Al-Malika areas in Bani Hashish district east of Sanaa, in addition to four strikes on the Jadar area in Bani Al-Harith district, north of the capital.

The ongoing raids targeted Al-Khurafi camp and the National Security headquarters under Houthi control in the Sarf area northeast of Sanaa, amid continuous and intensive air activity.

The "Al-Arabiya" correspondent confirmed that "the American raids targeted main Houthi camps in Sanaa," pointing to raids on "Al-Khurafi camp in Sanaa... and the National Security building in Sarf."

Media sources explained that the raids "targeted underground Houthi weapons caches in Sarf," indicating the precision and effectiveness of the targeting.

In a related context, an Israeli official stated that "the Houthis' missile stockpile has severely decreased due to our strikes and America's strikes," adding that the Houthis "now possess only dozens of missiles and launch platforms."

The Health Ministry in the internationally unrecognized Houthi government claimed one death and five injuries from the raids on the Jadar area.

It's worth noting that the Houthis claimed early Sunday that they targeted Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel with a ballistic missile, while Israel confirmed intercepting a missile launched from Yemen before it entered its airspace, following warning sirens in occupied Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

The Houthis claimed they clashed with American naval vessels, including the aircraft carrier "Harry Truman," using cruise missiles and drones during the past 24 hours, while the US military confirmed its success in repelling all attacks.

US President Donald Trump announced on March 15 that he ordered his country's military to launch a "major attack" against the Houthi group in Yemen, threatening to "completely eliminate the Houthis" if they continue to threaten international maritime navigation.

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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.