Saudi foreign minister participates in 163rd GCC ministerial council session
The participants discussed strengthening and developing work in various fields, and tackled reports regarding the implementation of decisions made by the Supreme Council of the GCC
Updated 07 March 2025
SPA
MAKKAH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in the 163rd session of the ministerial council of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which was held in Makkah.
The session was chaired by Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya and was attended by other foriegn ministers from GCC member states.
The participants discussed strengthening and developing work in various fields, and tackled reports regarding the implementation of decisions made by the Supreme Council of the GCC, issued during the 45th summit in Kuwait in December.
The session also discussed the latest regional and international developments.
Saudi Arabian Scouts Association unveils environmental protection program in Riyadh
Scouting association leader emphasizes that environmental scouting is not only a public service activity but also encouragea responsible behavior among young people
Updated 13 February 2026
Arab News
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association (SASA) 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 initiative, unveiled in the presence of scouts, rovers, and scout leaders representing various scouting sectors, brought together partners from relevant government agencies and private-sector organizations, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, secretary-general of the association, 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 emphasized that environmental scouting is not only a public service activity but also an educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured a series of hands-on activities, including planting seedlings, sowing seeds, and distributing them throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity.
Founded in 1961, the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association 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.
