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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced four deaths from COVID-19 and 55 new infections on Wednesday.
Of the new cases, 10 were recorded in Jeddah, 10 in Riyadh, three in Al-Khobar, two in Al-Aridhah, two in Tabuk, two in Buraidah, two in Madinah, two in Makkah, one in Al-Mawsim, and one in Bariq.
The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 536,125 after 46 more patients recovered from the virus.
A total of 8,713 people have succumbed to the virus in the Kingdom so far.
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.
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.
