People
We are our people
Putting care first
We have an unwavering commitment to offer people world-leading experiences and exceptional opportunities. We are channeling investment and exceptional opportunities into the social and cultural fabric of Saudi Arabia, helping to nurture the careers of ambitious men and women from the Kingdom and beyond with the aim of leaving the world better than we found it.
Care
People are our most important asset. Keeping them happy, healthy, and safe is our top priority at Red Sea Global.
Collaboration
We proudly hosted The Red Sea Cup to enhance the quality of life, employee welfare, and drive collaboration between our employees, contractors, and partners, through team sports at The Red Sea site.
Empowerment
The Red Sea destination will bring socio-economic benefits for generations to come. "We're not just building resorts but instead we're creating a thriving community.”
Training
Watch the graduation of our first batch of Saudi Vocational Training Program trainees who have now become employees at our unique tourist destinations to support Saudi tourism..
a new breed of Saudi hospitality professionals
Nine in 10 young Saudis look towards tourism and hospitality careers
A new report shows the youth’s support for Saudi Arabia’s emerging tourism and hospitality sector.
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Awards
Shebara resort wins Project of the Future
Our groundbreaking Shebara resort, in collaboration with Killa Design, has been awarded Project of the Future at the Identity Design Awards 2023!
Each unit was constructed and equipped offshore before being seamlessly integrated into the resort's solar-powered infrastructure. This light-touch approach preserves the island's pristine natural environment, its vibrant coral reefs, and diverse wildlife.
We’re proud that our LEED Platinum resort is recognized as revolutionizing architecture in the Middle East for people and planet.
Design & Engineering team celebrates triple win at Landscape Middle East Sustainability Awards
Our Group Head of Design and Engineering, Scott Henshaw, has earned the Lifetime Achievement Award, and our Director of Landscape Architecture, Fahad Alhabili, has been honored with the Prominent Professional Award for their innovative work in sustainable landscape design.
Our Landscape Nursery received the Tourism & Retail award.
Talent Acquisition Team of The Year 2023
Our incredible Talent Acquisition Team won the 2023 HRO Today Talent Acquisition Team of the Year Award!
From a startup to a powerhouse, they've transformed our hiring process and reached a milestone in November 2023: 5,000 employees from 78 countries hired across our company, brands, and subsidiaries
ISO 20400:2017 Certification for Sustainable Procurement
Red Sea Global has achieved the ISO 20400:2017 certification for sustainable procurement. This certification highlights our commitment to incorporating sustainable purchasing practices and a range of holistic factors, such as environmental footprint, social responsibility, long-term economic sustainability, and cost efficiency.
As we continue to work to reduce our operational impact on the environment, this certification is proof of our dedication to ethical and sustainable practices.
World Travel Awards 2023
Red Sea International Airport shone at the World Travel Awards 2023 with three wins – the World’s Best Smart Hospitality Project, the Middle East’s Best Smart Airport Project, and the Middle East's Leading Tourism Development Project – for our incredible smart luggage management system.
A special thanks to the Technology, Smart Destination, and Digital Experience teams for making this possible.
Read moreRisk & Continuity Management Award at The Annual CISO Conclave
We are thrilled to announce that our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team won the Annual CISO Conclave award for their excellent efforts in Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Management (ERM & BCM), underlining our commitment to robust risk and resilience management practices.
Turtle Bay Villas and Townhouses win LEED Homes Award
Red Sea Global has won the LEED Homes Award in Outstanding Developer category for our Turtle Bay Villas and Townhouses, which achieved Platinum LEED Homes certification in 2022.
We’re honored to be recognized as a green building leader by the US Green Building Council and LEED professionals.
Read moreTurtle Bay Hotel wins Offsite Project of the Year
Our Turtle Bay Hotel has won the prestigious Offsite Project of the Year award at the Construction Technology Awards 2023.
We’re proud to be recognized as a best-in-class project in the sustainable construction environment as we continue creating beautiful destinations for people and planet.
Watch videoBest Health & Wellbeing Program
Red Sea Global received the CIPD Middle East award for Best Health and Wellbeing Program in recognition of our efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle for our employees. Our corporate wellbeing program is a strategic enabler of our business objectives, which brings to life the vision of His Royal Highness and the strategic priorities of Vision 2030
BCI Global Resilience Award
We're delighted to announce that RSG received the ‘Collaboration in Resilience’ award at the Business Continuity Institute’s Global Resilience Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions of business continuity, risk and emergency management excellence across the world.
The prestigious Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Risk Champions Award
Our Risk and Resilience team has won the prestigious Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Risk Champions Award at the 7th GCC Security Symposium! They have redefined the way we view "Resilience" and made it an integral part of our strategy, strengthening our community, society, and environment #ForPeopleAndPlanet. Congratulations to our outstanding team! #RedSeaGlobal
RSG Becomes First Saudi Company to Achieve Standard for Good Governance
Red Sea Global has become the first company in Saudi Arabia to achieve the ISO 37000 for good governance. Developed by the British Standards Institution, it recognizes businesses that go beyond practicing good governance in siloed singular departments, by operating ethically and effectively at an enterprise-wide level to fulfil its purpose as a business
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).
Read moreInformation 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).
Read moreAnother 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.
Read moreBIM 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.
People - Programs
Programs
RSG Vocational Training, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s thriving economy
Red Sea Global's Vocational Training programs support Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions, encompassing initiatives that foster multiple skills development strategies across high, intermediate, and low tiers.
Explore programHospitality Pioneers
In collaboration with the University of Tabuk’s College of Hospitality & Tourism in Al Wajh, Red Sea Global launched The Red Sea Hospitality Pioneers program to train and employ local talent in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Explore programRSG Scholarship
In partnership with the University of Prince Mugrin and the École hôtelière de Lausanne hospitality business school, Red Sea Global offers scholarships for Saudi high school graduates to study for a bachelor’s degree in international hospitality management.
Explore programElite Graduate Program
Entering its fourth annual edition, our Elite Graduate Program selects top Saudi talent for two-year work placements and training programs at Red Sea Global so that they can achieve their highest potential in careers with us.
Explore program
The Saudi youth’s appetite to forge successful careers in emerging sectors like tourism and hospitality is most apparent with each new edition of our professional development programs. The thousands of applications we receive reaffirm our belief that employers have a crucial role to play in upskilling talent and preparing them to take advantage of every opportunity that lies ahead. Our responsibility does not stop at job creation alone but extends to knowledge-sharing and capacity-building as well.
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Partnerships
eLearning
Red Sea Global partners with Saudi Arabia's National eLearning Center to enhance professional development opportunities 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.
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changing the world through the well-being of employees
HAYAH Program embeds a culture of wellbeing
The Red Sea Global wellness program, HAYAH, the Arabic word for “life,” comprises three core pillars: Mental and Emotional, Nutrition and Physical Fitness, and Movement to support our colleagues’ holistic wellbeing. The program also aligns with the health targets and goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Quality-of-life Program.
Read moreAdopting a culture of wellness is now seen as the default, not the exception
Corporate wellness programs have the power to change the world through the well-being of employees.
Building Local Capacity
From Community Engagement to Social Development
Our pristine project area has been blessed with the presence of generous community members who seek to be part of our success story and share their culture and heritage with our future visitors.
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Our Initiatives
OSHA Training
Red Sea Global launched the “OSHA Training” Initiative to to train 60 local community members on Health and Safety measures (OSHA) giving them skills to help them enter the job market. The trainees go through 25 training hours each across five days. Successful trainees receive a certification of completion accredited from Saudi Arabia's Technical and Vocational Training Corporation.
Nursery Training program
Red Sea Global launched “Nursery Training Jobs” to upskill 60 farmers from the local community, creating new employment opportunities. The scheme utilizes their existing knowledge in farming while introducing new techniques and equipping them with the skills needed to work in the Landscape Nursery
Marine Operation Jobs
Red Sea Global launched the “Marine Operation Jobs” program to train and hire 40 maritime technicians from the local community including boat captains, assistant boat captains, logistics coordinators, and assistant logistics coordinators.
Amerah Souq
Red Sea Global launched its socioeconomic empowerment initiative “Amerah Souq” in November 2022 with the aim of providing local individuals and SMEs with opportunities to promote their services and products such as agricultural produce, culinary products, and handicrafts.
Farmer’s Cooperative
Red Sea Global launched a “Farmers Cooperative” in November 2022 to help the local farmers (which number around 2,000 farms) benefit from our projects as well as provide a sustainable food supply for them.
English for Tourism
Red Sea Global launched “English for Tourism”, an online six-month general English program, to equip 600 young locals with the language skills needed to work in the tourism industry. This includes the potential to become tour guides for visitors to The Red Sea and Amaala.
Tent of Tales
Red Sea Global launched “Tent of Tales” to to preserve and document the local intangible cultural heritage. A series of 10 community seminars host local experts and storytellers to share their knowledge with more than 800 guests from the local community. The sessions focus on multiple themes including traditional craftsmanship like textile, ship making and net making, in addition to traditional music and dances.
Culinary Art
Red Sea Global launched a “Culinary Art” initiative, which involved visiting towns and villages around The Red Sea & Amaala to explore and document the culinary culture and offerings of the local area.
Sustainable Art
Red Sea Global launched a “Sustainable Art” initiative during Environment Week to encourage beach clean-up activities and to inspire artistic pursuits. An Alwajh volunteering group participated with members from different age groups including kids, young people and senior volunteers. Following the clean-up, art murals using plastic waste were created by local artist Thanwa Alqarawi. The initiative raises awareness among the local community about the harmful impact of plastic on marine and coastal ecosystems.
Safety Culture Awareness
Red Sea Global launched its “Safety Culture Awareness” initiatives to extend general safety knowledge to 850 technical college students, online and in-person. The scheme introduces the students to fundamental concepts in safety which will enable them to use their learned skills daily.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to act as agents of change, by partnering with the world's greatest minds to spearhead new innovations that reimagine the boundaries of our sector and create a better world for people and planet.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the world’s most responsible developer, by trailblazing new global standards which see built environments become enablers for social and ecological transformation.
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Our Initiatives
OSHA Training
Red Sea Global launched the “OSHA Training” Initiative to to train 60 local community members on Health and Safety measures (OSHA) giving them skills to help them enter the job market. The trainees go through 25 training hours each across five days. Successful trainees receive a certification of completion accredited from Saudi Arabia's Technical and Vocational Training Corporation.
Nursery Training program
Red Sea Global launched “Nursery Training Jobs” to upskill 60 farmers from the local community, creating new employment opportunities. The scheme utilizes their existing knowledge in farming while introducing new techniques and equipping them with the skills needed to work in the Landscape Nursery
Marine Operation Jobs
Red Sea Global launched the “Marine Operation Jobs” program to train and hire 40 maritime technicians from the local community including boat captains, assistant boat captains, logistics coordinators, and assistant logistics coordinators.
Amerah Souq
Red Sea Global launched its socioeconomic empowerment initiative “Amerah Souq” in November 2022 with the aim of providing local individuals and SMEs with opportunities to promote their services and products such as agricultural produce, culinary products, and handicrafts.
Farmer’s Cooperative
Red Sea Global launched a “Farmers Cooperative” in November 2022 to help the local farmers (which number around 2,000 farms) benefit from our projects as well as provide a sustainable food supply for them.
English for Tourism
Red Sea Global launched “English for Tourism”, an online six-month general English program, to equip 600 young locals with the language skills needed to work in the tourism industry. This includes the potential to become tour guides for visitors to The Red Sea and Amaala.
Tent of Tales
Red Sea Global launched “Tent of Tales” to to preserve and document the local intangible cultural heritage. A series of 10 community seminars host local experts and storytellers to share their knowledge with more than 800 guests from the local community. The sessions focus on multiple themes including traditional craftsmanship like textile, ship making and net making, in addition to traditional music and dances.
Culinary Art
Red Sea Global launched a “Culinary Art” initiative, which involved visiting towns and villages around The Red Sea & Amaala to explore and document the culinary culture and offerings of the local area.
Sustainable Art
Red Sea Global launched a “Sustainable Art” initiative during Environment Week to encourage beach clean-up activities and to inspire artistic pursuits. An Alwajh volunteering group participated with members from different age groups including kids, young people and senior volunteers. Following the clean-up, art murals using plastic waste were created by local artist Thanwa Alqarawi. The initiative raises awareness among the local community about the harmful impact of plastic on marine and coastal ecosystems.
Safety Culture Awareness
Red Sea Global launched its “Safety Culture Awareness” initiatives to extend general safety knowledge to 850 technical college students, online and in-person. The scheme introduces the students to fundamental concepts in safety which will enable them to use their learned skills daily.
