JEDDAH: A delegation of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association is restoring and maintaining the homes of poor families in rural areas of Peru, and providing adequate shelter to those in need.
The head of the delegation, Nasser Al-Aqeel, said the initiative is in line with efforts to promote community service and development.
Such initiatives help scouts “to acquire new skills and experiences that would enable them to hone the skills necessary to meet the requirements of partnership with other educational and social institutions,” he added.
The Saudis are among more than 2,000 scouts from 160 national associations worldwide participating in a meeting of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), hosted and organized by the Scout Association of Peru for people aged 18 to 25.
The event includes workshops on self-development, effective communication and financial intelligence, among other topics.
It also features courses on subjects such as photography, reforestation, agriculture and human rights, as well as traditional games.
Saudi scouts restoring homes in rural Peru
Saudi scouts restoring homes in rural Peru
- The event includes workshops on self-development, effective communication and financial intelligence, among other topics
Saudi Arabia welcomes prisoners exchange deal between Houthis and Yemeni government
- Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the efforts of Oman, UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and all negotiating parties in reaching the agreement
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed on Tuesday the agreement between Yemen’s Houthi group and its internationally recognized government to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners.
The ministry highlighted the agreement as a crucial humanitarian measure that helps alleviate human suffering in Yemen and fosters opportunities for confidence-building.
“The Kingdom appreciates the sincere and generous efforts made by the Sultanate of Oman in hosting and sponsoring the talks, and supporting negotiation efforts during the period from 9 to 23 December 2025,” the ministry stated.
It commended the efforts of UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and all negotiating parties to reach the agreement. The ministry added that Saudi Arabia supports all efforts aimed at achieving peace, security and stability that meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The deal would involve the release of 1,700 prisoners from the Houthi group in exchange for 1,200 prisoners named by the internationally recognized government in Yemen, including seven Saudis and 23 Sudanese.
Grundberg, in a statement, welcomed the agreement and said that its “effective implementation will require the continued engagement and cooperation of the parties, coordinated regional support and sustained efforts to build on this progress toward further releases.”
