Jeddah, The Red Sea International, the developer of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destination, celebrated the graduation of the fourth batch of the Red Sea Vocational Training Program, which included 386 graduates who joined the program in 2024. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, and on his behalf, His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, honored the ceremony at the King Abdullah International Conference Center at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in the presence of a number of company leaders, representatives of partner entities and the graduates’ families.

The graduates successfully completed their educational and training programs in airport services, luxury hospitality, and health and wellness tourism, out of 400 students enrolled. Women comprised 56.5% of the graduating class, while residents of the Red Sea region made up more than 35% of those accepted.

This batch was launched in cooperation with the Human Resources Development Fund, and in partnership with Bunyan Academy, Al-Batargi Colleges, and Airports Academy, where the graduates completed a 27-month training journey that included English language training, specialized professional qualification, and practical on-the-job training.

The program is at the forefront of the company’s initiatives to develop human capital, as it was launched by “Red Sea International” in 2021 in cooperation with the Human Resources Development Fund with the aim of preparing national competencies to fill quality jobs in the tourism and hospitality sectors, and it is the largest of its kind among major tourism projects.

Ahmed Ghazi Darwish, Chief Administrative Officer and official spokesperson for Red Sea International, said: “Today we celebrate the graduation of a new batch of sons and daughters of the nation who have demonstrated their commitment and ambition throughout their educational and training journey. These graduates are a model of the national capabilities that we rely on to lead the future of the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, and an embodiment of the success of strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors in building national competencies and qualifying them for promising opportunities.”

Darwish added: “Since the launch of the education and capacity-building programs at the Red Sea International, more than 2,400 young men and women have benefited from them, while the number of graduates today exceeds 1,500. These programs continue their role in empowering national talents and opening new career paths for them, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and enhancing the contribution of Saudis to the growth of the tourism sector.”

For his part, Turki bin Abdullah Al-Jawini, Director General of the Human Resources Development Fund, said: “We are proud of our strategic partnership with Red Sea International in the Red Sea Vocational Training Program, as a successful national model for linking training with employment. What we are witnessing today in graduating a new batch of national talents confirms the importance of investing in human capital, and empowering young Saudi men and women to acquire the skills and experiences that qualify them to contribute to the growth of promising sectors, foremost among them the tourism sector, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.”

The education and capacity-building programs at Red Sea International include the Red Sea Vocational Training Program, the Red Sea Hospitality Pioneers Program, and the Red Sea Scholarships Program, where more than 900 male and female students are currently continuing their studies within these various programs, while the Red Sea Vocational Training Program records one of the lowest dropout rates compared to other vocational training programs in Saudi Arabia.

Trainees who successfully complete the program receive a diploma, along with employment opportunities with operators, facilities, and destinations of "Red Sea International," ensuring that training outcomes are aligned with actual labor market needs.

The Red Sea destination welcomed its first guests in 2023 and now boasts a collection of luxury resorts and the Red Sea International Airport, while Amaala, a global wellness and spa destination, recently welcomed its first guests. Both destinations are part of The Red Sea International portfolio, which aims to develop innovative tourism destinations that position Saudi Arabia on the global tourism map and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the economy, create jobs, and empower national talent.

About "Red Sea International"

Red Sea International ( www.redseaglobal.com ) is a vertically integrated real estate development company with a diversified portfolio encompassing tourism, residential projects, experiences, infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and services. This portfolio includes luxury tourism destinations based on regenerative tourism, such as The Red Sea, which began welcoming guests in 2023, and Amaala, which welcomed its first guests in May 2026.

The third destination, the Thuwal Private Resort, opened in 2024. The company’s efforts were not limited to developing tourist destinations, but it was also entrusted with the renovation of Al Wajh Airport, which included upgrading the airport building and existing infrastructure and building a new international terminal, to be officially reopened in May 2026.

Red Sea International, a Public Investment Fund company, is a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s vision to diversify its economy. Through its growing portfolio of destinations, subsidiaries, and businesses, Red Sea International aims to lead the world toward a more sustainable future, demonstrating how responsible development can uplift communities, drive economies, and improve the environment.

About the "Red Sea Vocational Training Program"

Red Sea International launched the Red Sea Vocational Training Program in 2021 in partnership with the Human Resources Development Fund, aiming to prepare young Saudis for future jobs in the tourism, hospitality, and related services sectors. The 27-month program begins with three months of intensive English language training, followed by 18 months of technical and vocational training, and then six months of on-the-job training.

It is the first of its kind among major projects in Saudi Arabia to commit to employing all its graduates, either within the company or with its partners and destination operators. The program covers multiple tracks including hospitality, airport services, information technology, tourism security, and health and wellness tourism, and is offered in partnership with specialized training institutions such as Bunyan Academy, Airports Academy, and Batterjee Colleges.

Since its launch, the program has seen the enrollment of more than 1,500 male and female students in various batches, and hundreds of them have graduated to form the core of the national workforce in the "Red Sea International" destinations.

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Reem Al-Jabreen

Senior Public Relations Manager

Reem.Aljbreen@RedSeaGlobal.com

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