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Saudi scouts join 16th World Scout Moot in Portugal

Saudi scouts join 16th World Scout Moot in Portugal
The 海角直播n Scouts Association is taking part in the 16th World Scout Moot in Portugal. (Supplied)
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Saudi scouts join 16th World Scout Moot in Portugal

Saudi scouts join 16th World Scout Moot in Portugal

JEDDAH: The 海角直播n Boy Scouts Association is participating in the 16th World Scout Moot, taking place in Portugal from July 25 to Aug. 3.

The global event has drawn more than 6,000 Rover Scouts from around the world, and officially opened in the capital, Lisbon. It marks 海角直播鈥檚 continued engagement in international scouting initiatives aimed at fostering global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding.

As part of the program, participants embark on an exploratory journey across various regions of Portugal under the 鈥淧aths鈥 initiative, designed to immerse young scouts in the country鈥檚 diverse landscapes and heritage.

The delegation then proceeds to the main camp in Bucaco, near Porto, where they will spend five days engaged in activities focused on cultural exchange, environmental awareness, and traditional Portuguese practices.

Mubarak bin Awad Al-Dosari, the Saudi Scouts media officer, told Arab News: 鈥淎 total of 93 Saudi participants are taking part in the event, including 72 rovers, both male and female from various sectors of the association, 17 members of the International Service Team, and an administrative team composed of 4 individuals.鈥

He added: 鈥淎ctivities include workshops, exploratory hiking trips, visits to landmarks in several Portuguese cities, and programs designed to foster networking and friendship-building.

鈥淭he Saudi delegation will also take part in the International Day for Cultural Exchange, showcasing traditional foods, clothing, jewelry, and serving Saudi coffee.鈥

Al-Dosari emphasized the significance of the moot: 鈥淭his event is an opportunity to gain more scouting experience, build new friendships and relationships with scouts from around the world, and to promote and introduce Saudi culture to others.

鈥淚t also allows participants to learn about other cultures and benefit from workshops focused on skill development and personal growth,鈥 he said.

The main camp features skill-building workshops, intercultural dialogue sessions, and an International Day, where each participating delegation showcases its national identity and customs. The event will conclude with a closing ceremony in the city of Porto.

SABSA said its participation is part of broader efforts to enhance leadership skills among Saudi youth, while promoting dialogue, understanding, and international cooperation.

The World Scout Moot is organized every four years and is open to young people aged 18 to 25. Individuals over the age of 26 are eligible to participate as members of the International Service Team.

The association emphasized that international engagement is a key pillar in its mission to equip young Saudis with the tools needed to thrive as active, globally minded citizens.


Deputy minister of human resources says Saudi reforms boost women鈥檚 economic participation

Deputy minister of human resources says Saudi reforms boost women鈥檚 economic participation
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Deputy minister of human resources says Saudi reforms boost women鈥檚 economic participation

Deputy minister of human resources says Saudi reforms boost women鈥檚 economic participation
  • Female workforce participation reached 36.3 percent in first quarter of 2025, up from 19.7 percent in 2018
  • Maternity leave extended to 12 weeks with full pay; almost 1.3 million women working freelance

RIYADH: Dr. Tariq Alhamad, 海角直播鈥檚 deputy minister for international affairs at the ministry of human resources and social development, outlined how reforms under Vision 2030 are helping to remove barriers to women鈥檚 participation in economic and social life during the official review of the UN鈥檚 Sustainable Development Goal 5 on Gender Equality.

鈥淰ision 2030 is more than a set of goals,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t brings government, civil society, and the private sector into shared delivery,鈥 he said at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum in New York City on Tuesday.

鈥淲e鈥檝e focused not only on policy, but on the support systems women need to participate fully 鈥 whether that鈥檚 jobs, childcare or reliable transport.

鈥淭here鈥檚 more to do, but we鈥檝e made real progress, and we鈥檙e determined to build on it,鈥 Alhamad said.

He described Vision 2030 as a national framework that aligns closely with the SDGs and provides the basis for long-term reform.

The deputy minister noted that female workforce participation reached 36.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, up from 19.7 percent in 2018. Initiatives such as Qurrah, which has supported more than 40,000 women with childcare, and Wusool, which has helped more than 300,000 women with transport to and from work, have been key to this shift.

Maternity leave has been extended to 12 weeks with full pay, and close to 1.3 million women are now working freelance.

鈥淐hange doesn鈥檛 happen in isolation,鈥 Alhamad said. 鈥淚t needs institutions that can partner, systems that allow for transparency, and frameworks that reflect our national priorities while staying aligned with global standards.鈥

HRSD has introduced new legal frameworks for volunteering, donations and non-profit work. Alongside the National Center for Non-Profit Sector, the ministry is helping to expand the role of civil society in service delivery and innovation.

Initiatives such as the National Volunteer Portal and the Ehsan platform are making it easier for citizens to participate, while helping institutions track and improve impact.

The ministry is working to contribute to several SDGs, including Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Reduced Inequality (SDG 10), Strong Institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).

Dr. Tariq also spoke about the value of international partnerships, highlighting HRSD鈥檚 collaboration with the International Labour Organization and the World Bank, both part of the broader UN system. These relationships, he said, help ensure that national reforms meet international standards while staying rooted in local realities.

鈥淰ision 2030 and the 2030 Agenda were launched the same year. They鈥檙e not the same, but they speak to many of the same goals,鈥 he said.

鈥淔or us, the SDGs are not abstract. They鈥檙e reflected in the way we build institutions, form partnerships, and serve our communities.鈥

The minister of economy and planning, Faisal Al-Ibrahim, delivered the Kingdom鈥檚 address at the UN High-Level Political Forum in New York City.


Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh

Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
Sakura, or cherry blossom trees, are generally used as a national symbol in Japan
Updated 24 July 2025

Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh

Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
  • Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh聽

RIYADH: The Japan Pavilion at the Esports World Cup at Riyadh City Boulevard is now filled with Sakura trees as part of the cultural experiences accompanying the global event.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, Japanese company Crunchyroll is also showing an artistic sculpture celebrating the deep symbolism of these trees in Japanese culture.

Sakura, or cherry blossom trees, are generally used as a national symbol in Japan, featured mostly during spring, in food and beverages.

The sculpture provides visitors with an opportunity to connect with one of Japan鈥檚 cultural icons.


 


Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli Knesset's call to Impose control over Occupied West Bank and Jordan Valley

Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli Knesset's call to Impose control over Occupied West Bank and Jordan Valley
海角直播鈥檚 Ministry of Foreogn Affairs condemned the Israeli Knesset鈥檚 call to impose control over the West Bank
Updated 24 July 2025

Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli Knesset's call to Impose control over Occupied West Bank and Jordan Valley

Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli Knesset's call to Impose control over Occupied West Bank and Jordan Valley
  • In a statement, the ministry said the actions by the Israeli authorities undermined efforts to achieve peace through the two-state solution, and reflected a continued insistence on destruction and destabilization

RIYADH: 海角直播鈥檚 Ministry of Foreogn Affairs has condemned on Thursday the Israeli Knesset鈥檚 call to impose control over the occupied West Bank and Jordan Valley, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and United Nations resolutions.

Israel鈥檚 parliament approved a symbolic measure calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Lawmakers voted 71-13 in favour of the motion which called for 鈥渁pplying Israeli sovereignty to Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley鈥.

In a statement, the ministry said the actions by the Israeli authorities undermined efforts to achieve peace through the two-state solution, and reflected a continued insistence on destruction and destabilization.

The motion, advanced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu鈥檚 coalition is non-binding and the Kingdom reaffirmed its rejection of all violations committed by the Israeli authorities against the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights to self-determination.

It also called on the international community to take serious steps to implement UN resolutions that uphold the Palestinian people's inherent right to live in dignity on their land, within an independent state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

has no direct legal implications, though it could place the issue of annexation on the agenda of future debates in the parliament.

 


KSrelief distributes 3,989 food parcels in Afghanistan and Pakistan

KSrelief distributes 3,989 food parcels in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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KSrelief distributes 3,989 food parcels in Afghanistan and Pakistan

KSrelief distributes 3,989 food parcels in Afghanistan and Pakistan
  • A total of 27,094 vulnerable individuals benefited from the initiative, according to KSrelief

RIYADH: The Kingdom鈥檚 aid agency KSrelief recently distributed 3,989 food parcels to vulnerable people in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported earlier this week.

In Afghanistan, 115 parcels were distributed in Omari Camp, at the Torkham border crossing in Nangarhar Province, to Afghan returnees from Pakistan.

Meanwhile, in Pakistan, 3,874 food parcels were distributed to flood-affected communities, including in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Haveli, Muzaffarabad, and Poonch), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Upper Dir and Torghar), and Punjab (Layyah district).

A total of 27,094 vulnerable individuals benefited from the initiative, according to KSrelief.


KSrelief distributes 970 shelter kits in Pakistan and Somalia

KSrelief distributes 970 shelter kits in Pakistan and Somalia
The program benefitted 6,672 individuals, according to the Saudi Press Agency. (SPA)
Updated 24 July 2025

KSrelief distributes 970 shelter kits in Pakistan and Somalia

KSrelief distributes 970 shelter kits in Pakistan and Somalia
  • The program benefitted 6,672 individuals, according to the Saudi Press Agency. (SPA)

RIYADH: The Kingdom鈥檚 aid agency KSrelief recently distributed 970 shelter kits to vulnerable communities in Pakistan and Somalia, benefiting 6,672 individuals, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

In Pakistan, KSrelief provided 840 kits to displaced and affected families in the Haveli and Muzaffarabad districts of Jammu and Kashmir province, benefitting 5,232 individuals.

In Somalia, KSrelief distributed 130 shelter kits, along with 100 clothing bags and 10 tents, to families in Baki Camp in the Awdal region, benefitting 1,440 people.