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Red Sea Global and Jazan University partner to prepare the next generation of tourism leaders in Saudi Arabia

  • MoU aims to provide hands-on training programs and promising career opportunities for students majoring in tourism and hospitality


Riyadh, 08 October 2025: Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jazan University to equip qualified local talent to lead the future of Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector, in line with the goals of Vision 2030.

The MoU was signed at RSG’s headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of officials from both parties.

Under the MOU, the two parties will work together to develop diverse career pathways for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. The collaboration will include specialized workshops led by experts from Red Sea Global. Moreover, the partnership aims to align academic outcomes with the actual needs of the luxury hospitality sector across Red Sea Global’s destinations, ensuring the graduation of national talents equipped with competitiveness and innovation.

"We consider our partnership with Jazan University a direct investment in the future of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector. At RSG, we are committed to honing the skills of young national talents. We will therefore provide students with the practical experience necessary to lead this vital sector, in line with the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030,"
Ahmad Ghazi Darwish, Chief Administrative Officer at RSG.

Dr. Naif Mathkur, Dean of the College of Business at Jazan University, said: “This MoU represents a strategic step for Jazan University, opening promising opportunities for our students to integrate academic knowledge with practical experience at some of the most prestigious tourism destinations. We aspire to equip our graduates with competitive skills that will enable them to seamlessly enter the job market and contribute to realizing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for the tourism sector.”


This partnership aligns with RSG’s commitment to developing local talent and localizing knowledge in the tourism and hospitality sectors, key pillars in diversifying Saudi Arabia’s economy in line with the goals of Vision 2030. The outcomes of this collaboration will help ensure RSG’s destinations are supported by a new generation of skilled and qualified young professionals.

About Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global (RSG) is a vertically integrated real estate developer with a diverse portfolio across tourism, residential, experiences, infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and services. This includes the luxury regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea, which began welcoming guests in 2023, and AMAALA, which welcomed its first guests in 2026.
 

A third destination, Thuwal Private Retreat, opened in 2024. RSG was also entrusted with refurbishment works at Al Wajh International Airport, focused on upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure and building a new international terminal. The airport officially reopened in May 2026.

RSG is a PIF company and a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia's ambition to diversify its economy. Across its growing portfolio of destinations, subsidiaries, and businesses, RSG seeks to lead the world towards a more sustainable future, showing how responsible development can uplift communities, drive economies, and enhance the environment.
 

www.redseaglobal.com



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