In brief
Al-Baha Municipality reported a record 6,825 volunteer hours in October, with 1,365 participants taking part in 91 initiatives that spanned environmental protection, tree planting, and community health. Mayor Dr. Ali Al‑Sawat highlighted the municipality’s partnership with government bodies and associations to strengthen volunteer engagement and support Saudi Vision 2030.
On November 3, 2026, Al‑Baha Municipality announced that its volunteers logged a total of 6,825 hours during October, according to a statement from the Saudi Press Agency.
The municipality’s report indicated that 1,365 volunteers participated in 91 distinct volunteer opportunities, a figure the agency noted represented 100% satisfaction among those who shared their feedback.
Mayor Dr. Ali Al‑Sawat called the month’s efforts "a testament to the municipality’s commitment to empowering volunteers and offering opportunities that serve the region and enhance quality of life," according to the agency’s coverage.
The mayor also emphasized that the initiatives covered a wide range of areas, including environmental protection, tree planting, healthy lifestyles, community health, and municipal activities, all carried out in partnership with government agencies and associations.
Al‑Baha Municipality’s cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing and its alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives were highlighted as key drivers behind the successful volunteer program, the agency said.
The record volunteer hour total comes after earlier months when the municipality had recorded fewer hours, but the number of volunteers and initiatives has steadily expanded, pointing to a growing culture of civic engagement across the region.
While the original announcement did not include specific names of the volunteer initiatives, the agency noted that they ranged from environmental cleanup drives to public health campaigns designed to promote healthy lifestyles among residents.
In addition, the agency cited that the municipality worked with a variety of partner associations, though it did not list the specific organizations involved in the October initiatives.
Following Dr. Al‑Sawat’s comments, the municipality released a summary of the initiatives’ impact, indicating that completed projects included new tree plantings in public parks, distribution of health education materials, and community clean‑up events that improved local infrastructure.
The agency reported that the satisfaction rate reflected the volunteers’ appreciation for the organization’s coordination and their sense of contribution to community improvement.
Both the number of hours logged and the full satisfaction rating were framed by the municipality as evidence that voluntary engagement contributes to the broader aim of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the economy and encourage civil society participation.
There was no notice of any remaining controversies or disputes related to the reported figures; the municipality’s message affirmed its ongoing commitment to providing future opportunities for residents and fostering a sense of civic responsibility.
For readers interested in engaging with similar projects, the municipality’s official communication channels were indicated as venues for volunteering opportunities and additional information.
