Red Sea Global Partners with the National eLearning Center to Enhance Professional Development Opportunities
Collaboration will include consultations from the Center and guidance on adapting innovative solutions and technologies in eLearning.
Riyadh, (04 November 2021): Red Sea Global (formerly known as TRSDC), the developer behindthe world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects, The Red Sea and Amaala, has partnered with the National eLearning Center to shape a distinct e-learning strategy that both enhances professional development opportunities and improves high-quality outputs to meet the needs of the labor market, to positively impact the national economy.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) cemented the collaboration between both entities to empower local talent with advanced capabilities to succeed in a globally competitive industry, upskilling them with lifelong learning opportunities, in line with the Human Capability Development Program of Vision 2030. The MoU was signed by Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad Al-Walidi, Director General of The National eLearning Center and John Pagano, Chief Executive Officer of RSG.
“RSG is committed to becoming an employer of choice by recruiting and retaining exceptional talent, cultivating a people-oriented culture and elevating the skills and capabilities of our employees. The signing of our MoU with the National eLearning Center today marks another significant milestone in fostering a working environment where continuous talent development is encouraged to support employees at each level of their career path.”
he added.
The partnership will foster innovation in digital transformation through the National eLearning Center Platform ”FutureX”, training and qualifications, consultation services, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
The Center will assist RSG in developing in-house learning content for its staff members through SuccessFactors LMS, creating innovative solutions and eLearning practices in addition to bringing in cutting-edge technologies in eLearning by international companies that fit the specific needs of RSG. The National eLearning Center will also offer RSG expert consultations and insight into the evolving eLearning industry and assist in establishing a CSR program focused on this field.
Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad Al-Walidi said: "At the National eLearning Center, we contribute to building human capabilities that meet the market needs through high-quality online learning. Access to knowledge and information is a key aspect of building a knowledge-based economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The benefits of eLearning include the availability of useful assets and tools, and RSG employees will now be able to take advantage of these to complement their qualifications. Through our joint expertise, we will be able to form a well-rounded structure that will utilize the latest trends and practices in eLearning and boost corporate productivity.”
Through its 2030 Vision, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aims to create one million jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector, and TRSDC intends to contribute 10 percent of this goal. Currently, nearly 1500 individuals are employed by TRSDC and Amaala, 50 percent being Saudi Nationals. Upwards of 120,000 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created by 2030.
Just last month, RSG partnered with the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) to provide 500 vocational training placements for careers that support the growth of the ambitious tourism destinations on the Red Sea coast. The programs are focused on the following disciplines: Hospitality, Airport Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Services.
The Red Sea has already passed significant milestones and work is on track to welcome the first guests by the end of 2022. Phase one, which includes 16 hotels in total, will complete in 2023.
Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites. The destination will also include an international airport, luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment, and leisure facilities.
About Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global (RSG - www.redseaglobal.com) is a closed joint-stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. It 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 remains on track to welcome first guests in 2025. A third destination, Thuwal Private Retreat, will open this year, and RSG has also been entrusted with refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport, focused on upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure, and building a new international terminal. RSG is 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.
RSG is the visionary company behind some of the world’s most ambitious
development ventures, including luxury regenerative tourism destinations
such as The Red Sea and AMAALA.
Across its portfolio, RSG leverages the most innovative concepts,
strategies, and technologies to deliver projects that actively enhance
the wellbeing of customers, communities, and environments.
