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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 31st Arab Scout Conference and the 6th Arab Scout Youth Forum will be hosted in Abu Dhabi from November 9-21, 2025.
The Arab Scout Conference is held every three years to develop and review the general policies and strategic direction of the Arab Scout Region, which operates under the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The conference also includes the election of members to the Arab Scout Committee for the new term, the approval of financial statements and administrative reports, and the endorsement of the region’s future activities and programmes.
The Arab Scout Conference and the Arab Scout Youth Forum are the most prominent events organised by the Arab Scout Region, which includes 19 Arab member states. These events aim to adopt the regional three-year plan, outlining the priorities and activities of the Arab Scout Region for the upcoming period.
The triennial plan focuses on six key priority areas: youth engagement, educational methods, diversity and inclusion, social impact, communications and external relations, and governance.
Dr. Salem Abdul Rahman Al Darmaki, Vice Chairman of the Arab Scout Committee and Chairman of the Emirates Scouts Association expressed his pride in hosting the Arab Scout Conference and Arab Scout Youth Forum under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
Al Darmaki underscored the association’s dedication to the success of the event, highlighting its role in empowering Arab youth to shape the future of Scouting and develop future leaders for the Arab Scout Region.
Khalil Rahma Ali, Secretary-General of the Emirates Scout Association, stated that hosting the 31st Arab Scout Conference in Abu Dhabi reflects the association’s prominent standing at the regional, Arab, and international levels.
He emphasised the association’s commitment to strategic youth empowerment, fostering active participation in public life, and preparing a generation that understands national issues and contributes to society through volunteerism while reinforcing strong national identity and values among Emirati youth.
