Omani students visit Saudi pavilion at Muscat fair
The book fair will run until March 2 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre
Updated 29 February 2020
SPA
MUSCAT: Omani students visited the Kingdom’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance corner at the 25th Muscat International Book Fair.
The students toured the corner and used VR technology to learn about the Kingdom’s efforts in serving Islam through the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in Madinah. The corner is part of the Saudi pavilion at the fair.
The book fair will run until March 2 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Oman Eid bin Mohammed Al-Thaqafi also praised the ministry for using modern technology to help visitors learn about Saudi Arabia’s efforts to serve Islam and Muslims.
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.
