RIYADH, 11 August 2004 — The eighth annual GCC Youth Forum kicked off yesterday evening in Abha. The eight-day event is organized by the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY).
WAMY Secretary-General Dr. Saleh Al-Wohaibi said in a statement yesterday that the forum sought to educate the youth and give representation of GCC and Saudi youth who are actively involved in development of their nations. The forum also helps protect the youth against extremism and violence.
More than 300 students from universities in the six Gulf Cooperation Council states are taking part in the forum, which coincides with Abha’s summer tourism festival.
The statement said that over eight days, the highlights would include recreational, educational, Holy Qur’an contests, sports, social and cultural activities. There will also be training courses and seminars on successful self-management, teamwork, planning of change, banking and sports. This is in addition to field visits to Asir and an exhibition which focuses on WAMY’s activities.
