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SCOUTING IN SAUDI ARABIA
SAUDI ARABIAN BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION
Scouting in Saudi Arabia was officially founded in 1961 even though Scouting was active many years prior to the founding date. The association was recognized by the World Bureau (WOSM) in 1963. Membership in 1998 was 54,994 registered Scouts.
The Association seeks to spread Scouting throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the aim of promoting the Scout ideals of courage, self reliance and brotherhood.
The Association participates in most regional and international Scouting activities. They contribute financial assistance quite generously to help Scouting in less fortunate countries.
Program Sections:
Cubs- ages 7 to 12
Scouts- ages 12 to 16
Senior Scouts- ages 16 to 19
Rovers- ages 19 to 21
Scout Motto:
Be Prepared
Scout Oath:
On my honour I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times and to obey the Scout Law.
Scout Law:
A Scout's honour is to be trusted
A Scout is loyal
A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others
A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout
A Scout is courteous
A Scout is a friend to animals
A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leaders or Scoutmaster without question
A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties
A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed
Last updated on September 26, 1999