| Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association | |||
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 جمعية الكشافة العربية السعودية | |||
| Country | Saudi Arabia | ||
| Founded | 1961 | ||
| Membership | 19,269 | ||
| Chief Scout | Abdullah Omar Nasseef | ||
| Minister of Education, who is also the president of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association | Dr. Abdullah Al Obaid | ||
| Affiliation | World Organization of the Scout Movement | ||
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| Website http://www.scouts.org.sa/a/ | |||
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The Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association (SABSA, Arabic: جمعية الكشافة العربية السعودية) is the national Scouting organization of Saudi Arabia. Scouting was officially founded in Saudi Arabia in 1961, though Scouting was active many years prior to the founding date, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1963. It has 19,269 members (as of 2010).[1]
The Association seeks to spread Scouting throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the aim of promoting the Scout ideals of courage, self-reliance and brotherhood.
The Association participates in most regional and international Scouting activities. They contribute financial assistance generously to help Scouting in less fortunate countries.
In 1983, Dr. Abdullah O. Nasseef was awarded the Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
The Scout Motto is Kun Musta'idan or كن مستعدا, translating as "Be Prepared" in Arabic. The noun for a single Scout is Kashaf or كشاف in Arabic.
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Scouts in Action The land of Peace – Saudi Arabia Building bridges between people has been a central focus of Scouting Since its founding when Baden Powell brought together boys from different social backgrounds at the first camp in 1907 A King, two Princes, three Palaces, 1300 Scouts, more than 70 nacionalities, a loto of sand and many warm Scouting smiles Saudi Arabia’s amazing international Scouting event…… ‘Together for Peace’ “Welcome to the land of peace!” The aim to learn first-hand about other cultures, other nationalities and other faiths. For many of the Scouts it was their first time meeting someone from outside of their own country We discovered each other cultures and interests Camp life is full of……’ Singing, dancing and laughter …and making new friends Through dialogue and friendship we can exchange more than badges and scarves And in formal sessions we planned for the future And dreamt of a better world The skills of peace-building can be learned by all Working together Scouts are changing the world of tomorrow Translation: Louise V Sync: Argus R Scouts are Messengers of Peace
Emblem
The Scout emblem of the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association incorporates a palm tree on a backdrop of a traditional Bedouin marquee tent or 'bayt.
International Scouting units in Saudi Arabia
In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in Abqaiq, Dhahran, Riyadh, Jeddah, Ras Tanura, Udhailiyah, and Khamis, linked to the Direct Service branch of the Boy Scouts of America, which supports units around the world; as well as Boy Scouts of Scouts Canada in Riyadh.
In addition there are new Groups (2013) of British Scouts Overseas being formed in Al Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh.
In addition there are Bharat Scouts and Guides Overseas Unit (Indian Scouts), Saudi Arabia officially inaugurated by Excellency Mr. Talmiz Ahmed, former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia also first Patron of the BS&G, KSA in a ceremony held in the Embassy of India Auditorium, Riyadh on 11 February 2002. Under the Bharat Scouts and Guides overseas unit, most of Indian Schools in Saudi Arabia have the scout units in Dammam, Jubail, Al Hassah, Riyadh, Khamis Mushait, Jeddah, and Tabuk
External links
- Saudi Arabian Scouts Association; National website
- Saudi Arabian Scouts Association; City of Jeddah website
References
- ^ "Some statistics". World Organization of the Scout Movement. Archived from the original on 2010-04-02. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
This page was last edited on 3 December 2023, at 12:27