Organization of Islamic Cooperation, UN officials discuss global relief efforts
The humanitarian contributions made by the OIC’s member states in 2015 and 2016 exceeds $4.8 billion,” said Hesham Youssef
Updated 23 February 2019
Arab News
JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has said that the humanitarian assistance provided by its member states is much larger than what is mentioned in international statistics.
“The estimations indicate that the total humanitarian contributions made by the OIC’s member states in 2015 and 2016 exceeds $4.8 billion,” said Hesham Youssef, OIC assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs.
“We firmly believe that the humanitarian assistance provided was not reflected in the statistics because the top 10 donor countries do not include any of the OIC’s member states despite their generosity.”
Saudi Scouts Association unveils environmental protection program
Public service and education program to encourage responsible behavior among young people, says SASA leader
Updated 13 February 2026
Arab News
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has launched a new environmental protection program at King Salman Wildlife Park in Banban, north of Riyadh, marking a renewed commitment to conservation and youth engagement in sustainability efforts.
The SASA initiative, unveiled in the presence of role players from various scouting sectors, brought together partners from government agencies and private-sector organizations, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, the SASA’s secretary-general, said the initiative underscores the scouts’ active role in supporting national strategies to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom. (SPA)
He said environmental scouting was a public service activity and educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured the sowing of seeds and planting of seedlings throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity, the SPA reported.
Founded in 1961, the SASA is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education.
Over the decades, Saudi scouts have played a visible role in community service, disaster response, and public event organization, including supporting pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.
