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Who we are
Red Sea Global (RSG) is one of the world’s most visionary developers, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. We are spearheading a new model of development, putting people and planet first and leveraging the most innovative concepts and technologies to deliver projects that actively enhance the well-being of customers, communities and environments.
 
Our portfolio includes two world-leading destinations announced by HRH Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, The Red Sea and Amaala. Collectively, these responsible and regenerative tourism destinations will aim to enhance Saudi Arabia’s luxury tourism and sustainability offering, going above and beyond to not only protect the natural environment, but to enhance it for future generations to come. 
 
A cornerstone of Vision 2030, RSG will help transform the nation, creating significant economic opportunities for the people of Saudi Arabia and actively enhancing the Kingdom’s rich environmental and cultural heritage.

Turning Commitment into action

We set sights on becoming world’s most responsible developer

We hold the utmost respect for the environment in which we operate and recognize it as our most valuable asset. It is our shared obligation to not only safeguard it, but also proactively enhance it wherever possible. The successful opening of our Mangrove Nursery is a testament to that unyielding dedication to the preservation and rejuvenation of the Red Sea coastline

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ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Report unveils new standards in transparency and accountability

Our second annual sustainability report details Red Sea Global's key achievements over the past year and our commitment to transparency and accountability. As the report explores, Red Sea Global continues to be internationally lauded for our leadership in sustainable development as we work toward opening our first three resorts in 2023.

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Our team goes above and beyond to protect, enhance, and ensure a sustainable positive impact on our environment and the surrounding local communities and economy. We strive to make a ripple effect here at home and on the travel and luxury tourism industries around the world. 

Raed Albasseet
Group Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer
Mr. John Pagano
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Protecting & Preserving Biodiversity

Our million-square-meter landscape nursery is the largest in the Middle East and will provide 30 million plants for The Red Sea and AMAALA, supporting our +30% net conservation value target

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Continuous Commitment
to Net Zero

The launch of our mangrove nursery aligns with the national objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative and our commitment to net zero carbon emissions from operations.

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Responsible Reporting

A scientific paper was published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science detailing the extensive marine spatial planning exercise we conducted at The Red Sea.

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 Renewable Energy

The Red Sea and Amaala will be run with 100 percent renewable energy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, all of which will be generated by solar power and underpinned by the largest battery storage facility in the world to guarantee supply at night-time.

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Technology & Innovation

Our Turtle Bay villas and townhouses won the Outstanding Developer LEED Homes Award. We are honored to be recognized as a green building leader by the US Green Building Council.

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Rescuing Basma the turtle

Watch the incredible moment when we release Basma, the hawksbill sea turtle, back into the Red Sea. We found Basma near Eiqat Rizk Island with ‘floating syndrome’. After help from Fakieh Aquarium and the Saudi National Center for Wildlife, she’s now back to full health.

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Planet Milestones

Becoming the Most Responsible Developer

31 July 2023

Six years of progress

On the six-year anniversary of the announcement of The Red Sea by HRH Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, we released a comprehensive update on construction progress across phase one of the destination.

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6 years progress
26 July 2023

Planting 50 million mangrove trees by 2030

In partnership with the National Center for Vegetation Cover, we successfully opened our first mangrove nursery to support the delivery of 50 million mangrove trees by 2030.

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1 June 2023

Partanna agreement for carbon negative concrete

The pilot program will see the installation at Red Sea Global's landscape nursery of 11,000 paving slabs made from Partanna’s carbon-negative concrete. The scope includes future pilot projects such as coral reef restoration schemes.

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Partanna agreement for carbon negative concrete
6 February 2023

Protecting and enhancing natural landscapes

Efforts to protect and enhance natural landscapes at The Red Sea destination include the translocation of native Doum palm trees to enhance the biodiversity of the site.

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1 February 2023

Achieving Platinum LEED Status

Red Sea Global has achieved Platinum LEED certification for a collection of villas and townhouses at Turtle Bay Village, a residential and commercial area housing workers, employees, and the management of The Red Sea.

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Achieving Platinum LEED Status
14 November 2022

First partners for carbon-neutral, smart mobility network

Agreements signed with Electromin and Energy International Corporation to deploy next-generation fleet of zero-emission electric buses for employee transportation.

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First partners for carbon-neutral, smart mobility network
21 November 2021

Saudi’s first Red Sea underwater excavation

Strategic collaboration with Ministry of Culture's Heritage Commission will facilitate excavation of the Red Sea’s most well-preserved and intact wooden shipwreck. This agreement with Museums Commission will ensure items of interest can be safely preserved and enjoyed.

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Saudi’s first Red Sea underwater excavation
18 November 2020

World’s largest battery storage facility

Red Sea Global has announced it is creating the world’s largest battery storage facility to enable the destinations it is developing to be powered by renewable energy 24 hours a day.

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World’s largest battery storage facility
20 April 2020

Marine Spatial Planning

A scientific paper was published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science detailing the extensive marine spatial planning exercise we conducted at The Red Sea.

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Marine Spatial Planning
27 February 2020

Dark Skies international accreditation

Red Sea Global has announced plans to become the largest certified Dark Sky Reserve in the world and is seeking an accreditation that recognizes areas with an exceptional quality of starry nights and a commitment to protecting the nocturnal environment.

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Largest landscape nursery in the Middle East

Operated by 45 Saudis from the local community, our million-square-meter landscape nursery is the largest in the Middle East and will provide 25 million plants for The Red Sea and Amaala, supporting our 30% net conservation value target.

WILDLIFE & ECOSYSTEM STUDY

Red Sea coastline explored in comprehensive wildlife and ecosystem study

See the findings of one of the world’s largest environmental surveys of wildlife ecosystems conducted by a developer, carried out along 250 kilometers of Red Sea coastline.
The comprehensive study covers natural ecosystems and species across the areas of our two flagship destinations – The Red Sea and AMAALA.

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Sustainability Champion

Pioneering sustainability in the Middle East

Our sustainability goals are both ambitious and necessary, as we find ourselves in one of the most decisive decades in global history for protecting and restoring the planet. Action is urgently needed, and I believe that development can – and must – do better when it comes to impact on natural resources and habitats.

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Rescuing Basma the turtle

Watch the incredible moment when we release Basma, the hawksbill sea turtle, back into the Red Sea. We found Basma near Eiqat Rizk Island with ‘floating syndrome’. After help from Fakieh Aquarium and the Saudi National Center for Wildlife, she’s now back to full health.

Awards - Planet

Awards

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. 

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Turtle 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.

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Prestigious Green Key certification for Turtle Bay Hotel

We became the first Saudi hospitality entity to achieve the prestigious Green Key certification for our Turtle Bay Hotel at The Red Sea.

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Environmental Management Standard ISO Award

We're delighted to have been awarded the Environmental Management Standard ISO14001:2015 by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

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Construction Week awards

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.

BIM Project Kitemark world first

We're delighted to have been awarded the Environmental Management Standard ISO14001:2015 by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

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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.

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Turtle Bay Villas and Townhouses win LEED Homes Award
Turtle Bay Hotel wins Offsite Project of the Year
Prestigious Green Key certification for Turtle Bay Hotel
Environmental Management Standard ISO Award
Construction Week awards
BIM Project Kitemark world first
Another ISO first

Partnerships - Planet 2

Partnerships

The Ocean Race

We partnered with sailing's greatest round-the-world race to support awareness of global ocean conservation efforts and create a long-term sailing legacy in The Red Sea.

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AlUla

We partnered with AlUla to drive collaboration in the Saudi Arabian tourism sector and the country’s growth as an internationally in-demand location for both tourists and investors.

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North Sails

We partnered with North Sails to bring regenerative tourism and sustainable sailing and water sports together.

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Zain

We partnered with Zain KSA to launch the world’s first zero-carbon 5G network at The Red Sea destination.

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WTTC

Our partnership with the World Travel & Tourism Council recognizes the leading role we’re playing in driving a paradigm shift from sustainable to regenerative tourism development.

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Smart mobility

We signed agreements with Electromin and Energy International Corporation to deploy a next-generation fleet of zero-emission electric buses for employee transportation.

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Rescuing Basma the turtle

Watch the incredible moment we release Basma the hawksbill sea turtle back into the Red Sea. We found Basma near Eiqat Rizk Island last month with ‘floating syndrome’. After help from Fakieh Aquarium and the Saudi National Center for Wildlife, she’s now back to full health.

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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.

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Hospitality 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.

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RSG 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.

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Elite 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.

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Elite

The world’s most inspirational companies think, act, and communicate in line with their purpose from the inside out – it is in the DNA of every decision. At The Red Sea Global, our purpose is to enhance the environment that we are developing, and to regenerate for future generations. To do this, we must push the boundaries in everything we do so that we can set new standards in regenerative tourism. We know that this will provide the foundations of unforgettable experiences for the guests who will come to our site. We also hope that it will set a world-leading precedent.

Eng. Ahmed Darwish
Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. John Pagano

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. 

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Adopting 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. 

 

First partners for carbon-neutral, smart mobility network at The Red Sea announced

We signed agreements with Electromin and Energy International Corporation to deploy a next-generation fleet of zero-emission electric buses for employee transportation.

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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.

OSHA Training
Nursery Training program
Marine Operation Jobs
Waalanazi
Farmer’s Cooperative
English for Tourism
Tent of Tales
Culinary Art
Sustainable Art
Safety Culture Awareness
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The Red Sea Global (RSG) was established in 2018 as a closed joint stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia to drive the development of The Red Sea Project, a regenerative tourism destination along Saudi Arabia’s west coast, and one of three giga-projects announced by HRH Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in 2017.

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