He said the concept of scouts was inspired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s endeavors in the services of humanity.
Speaking to scouts and officials in Makkah, the minister said King Abdullah linked humanitarian and voluntary work with dialogue. He said people all over the world have welcomed the king’s initiative despite cultural and religious differences.
He said the ministry would introduce a number of programs to strengthen the role of scouts and enable them to make greater contributions toward cultural and social development. “A special body will be formed to set out the new programs,” he added.
Hundreds of scouts have been involved in extending various services to the guests of God in Makkah. Authorities introduced the program in order to inject in the youth a spirit of service to the nation and providing humanitarian services.
A senior official described the services being rendered by scouts in Makkah and Madinah as the scouts organization’s best contribution, adding that it would enhance its credibility and reputation.
Prince Faisal also met with Bakr Basfar, director general of education in the Makkah province, Col. Yahya Al-Zahrani, commander of the Haram security forces, and Faiz Al-Shahri, supervisor of the scouts center in Makkah as well as a number of scouts commanders.
