Saudi ministry delivers gift of dates to India ahead of Ramadan
Updated 09 April 2021
SPA
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attache in the Kingdom’s embassy in New Delhi, has distributed four tons of dates as a gift from King Salman to the Indian people on the occasion of Ramadan.
The distribution process took into consideration the health precautionary protocols against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The ministry is distributing King Salman’s gift of dates in 24 countries through religious attaches and affiliated cultural Islamic centers.
The Kingdom is also preparing to launch an iftar program in 16 countries in line with coronavirus health protocols. The program will provide iftar meals for Muslims during Ramadan, which starts next week.
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.
