Riyadh:Saudi Aikido Committee President and Chairman of the Founding Committee of the Arab Aikido Federation, Eng. Basem Zare, took part in the 2026 Aikido Friendship Seminar held in France from September 26 to 27.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the seminar gathered aikido practitioners and federation officials from around the world. Zare's involvement was intended to enhance Saudi Arabia's role in international aikido events and foster connections with the global aikido community.

His participation also focused on exchanging expertise and experiences and exploring new opportunities for future collaboration.