JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia’s 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 “Paths” initiative, designed to immerse young scouts in the country’s 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: “A 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.”
