Arab scouting forum opens
Scouts, whether they were boys or girls, are an important part of the social structure, and they are helping in the development of Arab society as a whole, said a Kuwaiti official Saturday.
In his statement to the opening of the Arab scouting forum – an event coorganized by the Arab Union of Pioneer Scouts and Guides and Kuwait Boy Scouts Association – the Kuwaiti association’s chairman Abdullah Al-Terji said that the event would focus on exchange of expertize within the field of scouting.
Scouting is an integral part of social development and both Arab boys and girls’ scouts and guides are interested in giving back to their respective Arab societies, said the Kuwaiti official.
The forum, which will last until Oct 10, will be interested in addressing challenges facing Arab scouts and guides and hopefully such exchange would lead to fruitful results, said Al-Terji.
On his part, member of the Arab union and chair of the forum Dr Ahmad AlDousri lauded the efforts of the Kuwaiti association and its contributions to the Arab scouting union.
He called on all participants to provide their vital input and expertize during the course of the forum, saying that such action will help propel the Arab scouting and guiding scene forward. (KUNA)