Saudi scouts take part in World Scout Jamboree

There are over 50 million Scouts in the world and 28 million of them are Muslim. (SPA)
Updated 23 October 2018
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Saudi scouts take part in World Scout Jamboree

  • The Saudi association joined the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1963 and hosted the Arab Jamboree in Taif in 2000

JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association took part in the World Scout Jamboree Jota 61 on the Air and Joti 22 on the internet, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The association, which participated for the 14th year in a row in this global scout event, prepared for the Jamboree by setting up a radio station in its headquarters of the association in Riyadh, along with more than 700 participants from several stations in different regions and governorates of the Kingdom.
Recently, Saudi scouts participated in the 12th Arab Scout Jamboree for Environmental Activities of Arab Scout Associations in Sudan. SASA has been helping Hajj pilgrims for 47 years, adapting along the way to keep up with changing times and making use of new technologies.
The Saudi association joined the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1963 and hosted the Arab Jamboree in Taif in 2000. There are 50 million Scouts in the world and 28 million of them are Muslim.


Q3 sees 370,000 private inspections 

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Q3 sees 370,000 private inspections 

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development conducted more than 370,000 inspections of private sector establishments in the third quarter of 2025.

The inspections were aimed at regulating the labor market, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and implementing Saudization policies, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance operational efficiency.

During these inspections, 52,000 warnings were issued for non-serious violations, while legal action was taken on 116,868 serious violations, including issues related to workers’ rights, Saudization requirements, and occupational safety and health compliance.

Over 60,000 establishments completed the self-assessment service to evaluate their compliance and take corrective measures. Additionally, 3,497 establishments were certified for their integration of persons with disabilities.

The ministry employs integrated tools to monitor compliance, emphasizing the importance of inspections in its operational framework.