Kuwait Scout Association President Elected Head of Arab Scout Pioneers Union in Doha

Doha -- The 11th Conference of the Arab Scout and Rovers Union today elected Dr. Abdullah Al-Tarigi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Scout Association, as the Union’s president for a three-year term. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Dr. Al-Tarigi said he secured first place in the elections for the Union’s Board of Directors by receiving 15 votes during the 11th Conference of the Arab Scout and Rovers Union. He added that this victory is recorded in the name of the State of Kuwait, reflecting Kuwait’s standing in the scouting movement at the Arab and regional levels. Dr. Al-Tarigi emphasized the importance of the scouting movement amid current regional conditions in shaping youth personalities and developing their skills for work in various fields, as well as encouraging them to join the scouting movement. He stressed the need to develop work programs and activities to encourage greater participation in scouting. He extended his thanks and appreciation to the State of Qatar for its hospitality and generosity, and to his fellow candidates in the elections, affirming that solidarity and cooperation would be the foundation for achieving success and excellence. It is worth noting that following the elections, Dr. Abdullah Al-Tarigi was endorsed as president of the Board of Directors of the Arab Scout and Rovers Union for the upcoming term of three years, having won first place in the elections held in the Qatari capital, Doha. (End) S S S / N S A