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Awards & accreditations

International Standard for Business Resilience ISO Award

We're proud to have been recognized by The Major International Standard for Business Resilience Award. The ISO22301:2019 certification acknowledges the success of the Covid-19 HSE plans initiated at our projects.

Environmental Management Standard ISO Award

We're delighted to have been awarded the Environmental Management Standard ISO14001:2015 by the British Standards Institution (BSI). This further establishes our commitment to protect and enhance The Red Sea's 28,000km2 area on the west coast of Saudi Arabia.

Information Security Management ISO Award

We're delighted to announce that we've been awarded the prestigious ISO 270001:2013 certification by world-leading testing, inspection and certification company SGS for our esteemed information security management system and compliance with national and international standards.

Construction Week awards

We're delighted to have won Masterplan Project of The Year, Health & Safety Initiative of the Year and Sustainability Initiative of the Year awards for The Red Sea Project at the Construction Week KSA Awards.

BIM Project Kitemark world first

We're proud to announce that The Red Sea Development Company is the first asset owner in the world to achieve the prestigious BIM Project Kitemark for our digital project delivery and adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) aligned to ISO19650, awarded by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Another ISO first

We're proud to announce that we're one of the first development companies in the Middle East to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management of the design and construction of assets at The Red Sea.

BIM Project of the Year

We’re proud to have won the BIM Implementation of the Year award at the Construction Technology Awards 2021

Exceptional assessment

We're pleased to announce that The Red Sea Development Company has achieved an exceptional overall score of 84/100 in our first ever ESG assessment and benchmark exercise by Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark.

Driving Growth in KSA

We're proud to learn that we ranked as the highest ranking giga-project in Construction Week Middle East's independent review of 'The Top 50 Construction Firms Driving Growth in Saudi Arabia’.

Cityscape MENA intelligence award 2021

We're honored to have won in the KSA hospitality and tourism category of the cityscape MENA intelligence 2021 awards for the awe-inspiring Coral Bloom designs for our hub island at The Red Sea Project.

ISO certification award

We're proud to be awarded ISO31000:2018 certification, the highest available standard in risk management with zero non-conformities. This recognizes our organized and process-driven approach to risk management.

LEED Platinum Certification

We are proud to have completed the first stage of the LEED for Cities (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification in the ‘Plan & Design’ criteria for The Red Sea Project.

Developer of the Year

We're delighted to have won "The Developer of the Year" and "Excellence in Health & Employee Safety" awards at the Big Project Middle East Awards 2020. This recognizes the exceptional progress we've made in setting new standards in sustainable development and worker welfare at The Red Sea.

Who We Are

Red Sea Global (RSG) is a pioneering developer based in Saudi Arabia, seeking to lead the world towards a more sustainable future. We are showing how responsible and regenerative development can uplift communities, drive economies, and enhance the environment. As the force behind some of the world’s most ambitious ventures, including THE RED SEA and AMAALA, our work is setting new standards in responsible development.

Our Vision

A cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambition to diversify its economy, RSG is playing a key role in transforming the nation, by creating exciting opportunities for young Saudi talent and the private sector as we develop built assets and destinations across multiple sectors that make a positive impact for people and planet.
The successes we have achieved to date with the creation of our first destinations in Saudi Arabia, THE RED SEA and AMAALA, have underscored the transformational power of Vision 2030. But while our roots are Saudi, our ambitions are global. We are spearheading a new model of development, with responsibility at its core.

Our Philosophy

At Red Sea Global sustainability is a minimum. Where possible, we go beyond conservation, harnessing the power of regenerative development to uplift communities, generate economic growth and enhance our environment.
We leverage the most innovative concepts and technologies to deliver projects that actively enhance the wellbeing of guests, communities, and environments. We’re here to make a difference, as agents of transformation for an ambitious Kingdom renewing its profile on the world stage.

Our Team

Led by our CEO, John Pagano, our extraordinary team comprises talented leaders from both international and Saudi backgrounds. Together, we are establishing new standards for global development, with a focus on reimagining what’s possible for the tourism sector.
First founded in 2018 under the name The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), RSG is a closed joint stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Our Values

Respect

Respect is at the center of everything we do and is the beating heart of our values
We treat all of our colleagues with respect and embrace different backgrounds and perspectives
We have a deep respect for the natural environment and are committed to protecting it for future generations
We respect the culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia

Responsibility

We take responsibility for the natural environment, aiming to preserve, protect, and enhance it
We help in increasing opportunities, both within the communities where we operate and across Saudi Arabia
We are proud to be at the forefront of the responsible tourism industry

Collaboration

We communicate, share knowledge and work together in multi- diverse cultural environment. We work hand in hand with our stakeholders and partners to succeed
We embrace opportunities to learn and develop skills from our colleagues
We believe that by coming together as a team, we can achieve the best outcomes for our company and the country
We affiliate with like-minded partners and suppliers to achieve Red Sea Global’s ambitious goals

Passion

We are passionate about achieving results with excellence
We continually go beyond what is expected of us, to achieve the best outcomes
We strive every day to achieve the ambitious targets of our company
We are passionate about Saudi Arabia and the opportunity to showcase the culture of warm hospitality to the world

Regeneration pioneers

Red Sea Global has an environment where everyone is united with the shared values. We communicate, share knowledge and work together in a caring and diverse culture; we work hand in hand with our stakeholders and partners to succeed