Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Receives Saudi Scouts

The delegation reviewed through workshops the participation of the Saudi Scouts Association in the conference  - SPA
The delegation reviewed through workshops the participation of the Saudi Scouts Association in the conference - SPA
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Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Receives Saudi Scouts

The delegation reviewed through workshops the participation of the Saudi Scouts Association in the conference  - SPA
The delegation reviewed through workshops the participation of the Saudi Scouts Association in the conference - SPA

Saudi Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini met on Friday at the embassy a delegation of the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association participating in the 43rd World Scout Conference, being held in Cairo August 17-23.
During the reception, Ambassador Al-Husseini welcomed the members of the Saudi Scouts, noting the contributions of the association in supporting scouting efforts in its various fields during international forums, SPA reported.
The delegation reviewed through workshops the participation of the Saudi Scouts Association in the conference and its experiences in many fields.
The reception was attended by the Saudi Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Abdulrahman bin Salem Al-Dahas.



Saudi Games 2024 Torch Relay Kicks Off

The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Games 2024 Torch Relay Kicks Off

The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The torch will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Games 2024 torch was lit on Thursday in Diriyah, the historic capital of the first Saudi state.

The relay marks the beginning of the third edition of the national sporting event, which will take place from October 3 to 17 in Riyadh.

The torch relay, a symbol of unity and hope, will travel across all regions of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country's cultural, historical, and tourist landmarks. The journey will culminate on September 23, coinciding with Saudi National Day.

The governor of Diriyah, Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah, presided over the launch ceremony. He emphasized the government's commitment to promoting sports and nurturing young talent. Former football captain Ahmed Eid and Taekwondo athlete Dunya Abutaleb participated in the event.

Established in 2022, the Saudi Games aims to foster a more active and healthy society. With a total prize pool of SAR200 million, this year's edition will feature competitions in 53 sports.