In brief
On 4 November 2026, Prince Faisal bin Badr bin Jalawi inaugurated the “Professional Volunteering – Professionals” project, inviting leaders from Tawqeen Innovation, Dr. Shahd Suleiman, and Maher Al‑Faidi. The initiative aims to foster a culture of professional volunteering and use specialized skills to support sustainable community development.
Prince Faisal bin Badr bin Jalawi, governor of Badr Province, officially launched the “Professional Volunteering – Professionals” project on 4 November 2026, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The project seeks to promote a culture of professional volunteering and leverage professional expertise to create high‑quality volunteer initiatives that contribute to sustainable community development, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Key participants at the inauguration included Abdelaziz Al‑Maqnas, Secretary General of the Tawqeen Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Society, Dr. Shahd Suleiman, board chair of the same society, and Maher Al‑Faidi, manager of Medina’s Social Development Center.
During the launch, the governor highlighted the project’s objectives, the society’s programs and initiatives in innovation and social entrepreneurship, and its efforts to enhance community participation and the development of niche initiatives.
He emphasized that the initiative aims to strengthen the culture of professional volunteering, utilize professionals’ expertise and competencies in the delivery of high‑quality volunteer projects that benefit the community, empower individuals, and activate the non‑profit sector’s contribution to sustainable societal development, Saudi Press Agency noted.
