Hospitality Pioneers

From the heart of our destinations, redefining the kingdom hospitality

University of Tabuk

Overview

Red Sea Global (RSG), in collaboration with the University of Tabuk’s College of Hospitality & Tourism in Al Wajh has launched the third edition of The Red Sea Hospitality Pioneers program.

 

Over 300 students have benefitted from this transformative program since 2022, aiming to train and employ talents local to the Red Sea region. Over the course of two years and six months, the program will provide dynamic training for future positions in hospitality, by providing a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Upon successful completion, talents will obtain an intermediate diploma from the University of Tabuk, accredited by Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

 

RSG and its partners will provide job opportunities to suitable and qualified graduates. Currently, 100 professional alumni from the program have already started their journey within our destinations, equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Learning Objectives

Opportunities

Create opportunities for young Saudis to participate in the development of a world-class tourism destination

Training

Equip young Saudis with the required skills and knowledge that match the requirements of the jobs in the Red Sea Global’s destinations

Transfer Knowledge

Promote tourism-related fields of study in line with Red Sea Global’s operational needs

Program Timeline

2 Years And 6 Months

5 Months

English Program

20 Months

Vocational Training

5 Months

Internship Program

Terms and Conditions

 Admission Criteria of Phase I (English Program)

 

Applicants must:

Saudi national

The applicant must be of Saudi nationality.

25

The applicant's age must not exceed 25 years and must not have graduated from high school more than (5) years ago.

Medical Certificate

Provide a medical certificate indicating that they are physically and mentally fit to work in the hospitality field.

Pass

The passing score for the achievement test and cognitive ability test must be 50% or higher.

Certification

Hold a high school diploma (as a full-time regular student) or its equivalent from either within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or abroad.

Full-time

Register as a full-time student and refrain from accepting enrollments into other programs or diploma, whether at the University of Tabuk or any other university.

Documents

Submit all required documents during the registration phase.

Completion

Ensure that all information provided in the application is accurate and complete.

Commitment letter

Sign a commitment letter issued by Red Sea Global to work in any of The Red Sea Global destinations for at least 3 years from the date of graduation.

Be one of the Red Sea hospitality pioneers

Upon successful completion, graduates will earn an internationally recognized Diploma accredited by Hong Kong Polytechnic University; one of the world’s leading institutions in the hospitality field. 

 

Be part of the first generation of ambitious Saudi hospitality professionals, working alongside industry experts across RSG’s luxury regenerative destinations and its renowned operating partners, shaping the future of tourism in the Kingdom.

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The program covers the following: 

 

  • Tuition fees 
  • Study tool kit (if needed), books, and uniforms 
  • SAR 1,000 monthly stipend during the English Program for 4 months only 
  • SAR 2,000 monthly stipend during the Vocational Training Program for 18 months only 
  • Access to RSG Students Enrichment Program and its activities 
  • Employment in beginner hospitality roles upon successful completion of the program 

Your role will be identified based on the track you choose and the operator you work with after graduation. However, all graduates will have entry-level jobs upon graduation.

The program has already commenced for this year on August 24, 2025.  

 

Registrations will be open again next year. The application process usually starts a month prior to the program’s beginning. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and future opportunities to join our community of tourism experts.

All students during the English and Vocational Training phases of the program will receive a monthly stipend.

 

Students are required to arrange their own accommodations and transportation to and from the school. All students during the English language and Vocational Training phases of the program will receive a monthly stipend.

This program is designed for high school graduates. However, qualified applicants with higher degrees who wish to join the program are welcome to apply.

 

If you have any inquiries, please send them through the University of Tabuk website www.ut.edu.sa.

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