RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scout Association (SASA) joined the World Organization of the Scouts Movement in celebrating the World Scout Scarf Day.
The holiday is celebrated on Aug. 1, where active and former scouts are encouraged to wear their scarves and make the “spirit of scouting” visible.
SASA organized a ceremony at its headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of members of its general secretariat.
The idea of celebrating the anniversary was inspired on the centenary of scouting in 2007 by the Austrian Scouts, who asked scouts to wear their scarves in public to encourage the movement worldwide.
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Saudi Scouts celebrate world scarf day in Riyadh
Saudi Scouts celebrate world scarf day in Riyadh
- The idea of celebrating the anniversary was inspired on the centenary of scouting in 2007 by the Austrian Scouts
Saudi wildlife center releases 140 wild animals into royal reserve
- This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030
RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife released 140 wild animals into the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve as part of ongoing programs to reintroduce endangered species. The initiatives aim to enhance ecological balance and restore biodiversity in natural habitats.
The release, carried out in cooperation with the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, included 30 Arabian oryx, 70 reem gazelles (sand gazelles), and 40 houbara bustards, the SPA reported on Thursday.
The initiative forms part of efforts to reintroduce species to their natural habitats and establish stable, self-sustaining wildlife populations capable of breeding, contributing to improved ecosystem functioning and sustainability.
The NCW continues to implement its strategic plans for wildlife development, with the total number of animals reintroduced through its specialized programs now exceeding 10,000.
This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
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