Riyadh: Red Sea Global announced in a press release issued today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jazan University, in a strategic step aimed at developing a highly qualified national workforce capable of leading the future of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sector, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
According to Saudi Press Agency, under the MoU, signed at RSG’s headquarters in Riyadh in the presence of officials from both parties, the two sides will work together to explore and develop diverse career pathways for students specializing in tourism and hospitality management. This includes cooperative and summer training programs, as well as specialized workshops led by RSG experts. The collaboration also aims to align academic outcomes with the real needs of the luxury hospitality sector, by contributing to curriculum development that reflects the latest global best practices, ensuring the graduation of highly skilled, competitive, and innovative national talents.
Red Sea Global Chief Administrative Officer and Official Spokesperson Eng. Ahmed Ghazi Darwish stated: “We consider our partnership with Jazan University a direct investment in the future of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector. Red Sea Global is committed to refining the skills of young national talents and, through this MoU, to equipping students with the practical experience necessary to lead this vital sector, in line with the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030.”
Jazan University Dean of the College of Business Administration Dr. Naif Madhkour commented: “This agreement represents a strategic step for Jazan University, as it opens promising opportunities for our students to combine academic knowledge with practical application at the Kingdom’s most prestigious tourist destinations. We look forward to equipping our graduates with competitive skills that will enable them to integrate seamlessly into the job market and contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s vision for the tourism sector.”
This partnership reflects Red Sea Global’s ongoing commitment to developing national competencies and localizing knowledge in the tourism and hospitality sectors, which are considered key pillars in diversifying the Saudi economy and achieving the goals of Vision 2030. “The outcomes of this collaboration are expected to supply RSG’s destinations with qualified and ambitious young talents,” said the release.