Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal on Friday said preparations for the forum begun last year and this year arrangements were made for the final qualifying participants for the event.

“A successive number of workshops were held between Makkah governorate and organizers of the forum which focused on nurturing the youth's abilities and investing in their energies and talents in several fields including science, culture and sports to become future leaders," he said.

Al-Faisal said that the forum’s objective is to engage with the youth of Makkah province for their benefit. He also said the forum will tap into youths' energy and guide their abilities, building a strong foundation of young future leaders and inculcating in them Saudi values and tradition.