RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched a volunteer work license initiative aimed at qualifying volunteers and enhancing their skills, which will enable them to perform their duties within an organized and safe framework. This step is part of the fundamental pillars of organizing and empowering volunteer work, particularly in serving pilgrims. The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi, launched the Non-Profit Work Observatory Foundation to serve pilgrims. The Observatory monitors the actual situation of the sector and systematically collects and analyzes data, contributing to the preparation of qualitative studies that address the challenges and obstacles facing non-profit organizations. This came at the opening of the third edition of the International Non-Profit Sector Exhibition 2025 (IENA), which includes a social investment forum and a Gulf forum to strengthen the relationship between the non-profit sector and the public and private sectors. The exhibition is a pioneering platform of its kind, bringing together non-profit organizations, the public and private sectors, and international institutions to support cooperation, exchange expertise, and develop solutions and innovations in this field. It also highlights the importance of the non-profit sector as an effective strategic pillar in achieving sustainable development and social goals, empowering human capabilities, increasing the number of non-profit organizations in various development fields, and raising the sector's contribution to the gross domestic product by 5% by 2030.
