Scouts of the Royal Commission for Jubail (RCJ) schools received a gold medal for their service and efforts in helping pilgrims during this year’s Haj. 15 scouts represented the RCJ among a total of 5,000 scouts from the high schools throughout all regions of the Kingdom that went to Makkah to serve Hajis.

The scout team was accompanied by scout commander Abdullah bin Hassan and have been trained using specialized intensive programs and courses, such as crisis and disaster management, first aid, rescue and safety, and civil defense.

The scouts travel to Makkah each year to help serve and guide pilgrims by providing advice that helps them to perform their rituals easily. The scouts frequently help lost pilgrims return to their camps, and assist the elderly and children in the area. According to the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association (SASA), there were 20 mobile centers for scouts all over the holy sites this year, with a total of 4,900 scout assistants in attendance.

After returning to Jubail, the scout group met with the Director of Educational Services Department, Muhammed Saeed Al-Hajri, who congratulated them on their achievement, and wished them further success and excellence in the coming years of their participation.

Outside of the holy period, too, the scouts support officials of the ministries of Haj, health, and municipal and rural affairs in their work.