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In [[2006]], Dr. [[Atif Abdelmageed Abdelrahman Ahmed]] of Sudan was named Director of the Arab Region.
In [[2006]], Dr. [[Atif Abdelmageed Abdelrahman Ahmed]] of Sudan was named Director of the Arab Region.


==Shifting geographical scope of the Region==
== Shifting geographical scope of the Region ==
[[Image:WOSMArabMap-World.png|thumb|Jurisdiction of the Arab Scout Region; [[Iran]] is in lime green as its future is speculative]]
[[Image:WOSMArabMap-World.png|thumb|Jurisdiction of the Arab Scout Region; Iran is in lime green as its future is speculative]]
Once nascent Scouting receives WOSM recognition, the Arab Scout Region may also be inclusive of [[Iran]], an ethnic outlier not strictly part of the Arab sphere, but often included in the region due to cultural and religious ties.  However, despite that logic, [[Pakistan]] is a member of the [[Asia-Pacific Region]], and Turkey is a member of the [[European Region]], so the final disposition of [[Scouting in Iran]] will be decided at that time. [[Somalia]] may also be a some-time member of the Region (see postal cover graphic).
Once nascent Scouting receives WOSM recognition, the Arab Scout Region may also be inclusive of Iran, an ethnic outlier not strictly part of the Arab sphere, but often included in the region due to cultural and religious ties.  However, despite that logic, [[Pakistan]] is a member of the [[Asia-Pacific Region]], and Turkey is a member of the [[European Region]], so the final disposition of [[Scouting in Iran]] will be decided at that time. [[Somalia]] may also be a some-time member of the Region (see postal cover graphic).


[[Image:ArabJam.jpg|thumb|Jamboree [[Postal stationery|postal cover]] of the Arab Scout Region: The map on the stamp seems to suggest that [[Somalia]] may also be a some-time member of the Region]]
[[Image:ArabJam.jpg|thumb|Jamboree [[Postal stationery|postal cover]] of the Arab Scout Region: The map on the stamp seems to suggest that [[Somalia]] may also be a some-time member of the Region]]
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The Cairo International Scout Center is a lavish six-floor building next to [[Cairo International Stadium]] that welcomes all Scouts, nonScout organizations and individual guests. It hosts both conference areas and hostel quarters.
The Cairo International Scout Center is a lavish six-floor building next to [[Cairo International Stadium]] that welcomes all Scouts, nonScout organizations and individual guests. It hosts both conference areas and hostel quarters.


==See also==
== See also ==


* [[WAGGGS-Arab Region]]
* [[WAGGGS-Arab Region]]


== References==
== References ==
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== External links==
== External links ==
*[http://www.arabscout.org/ Official website]  
*[http://www.arabscout.org/ Official website]  


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[[Category:World Organization of the Scout Movement|!Arab]]
[[Category:World Organization of the Scout Movement|!Arab]]
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