Red Sea Global opens its first Health & Safety Training Academy

• More than 1,000 workers were trained during the pilot phase

Riyadh,23 January 2025: Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced the opening of its first Health & Safety Training Academy, following a pilot phase during which 1,000 workers were trained.

Located at AMAALA, RSG’s second destination, the academy offers free training for RSG’s workforce, partners, and contractors, supporting the development of essential construction skills and safety capabilities. RSG’s comprehensive training portfolio adheres to the highest international safety standards, including being certified by international organizations such as Highfield, IOSH, and NEBOSH.

A unique aspect of the academy is its practical, construction themed-based training, a first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The curriculum includes vivid simulations to demonstrate the real consequences of safety violations, making it the first in the Kingdom to emphasize practical and visual learning over traditional classroom-based instruction. This success has been made possible through valuable partnerships with industry leaders like the Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Safety Company who have generously contributed harnesses and lifeline systems lifting gear, Reda which provided personal protective equipment and ACROW, which provided a walking working platform to enhance RSG’s hands-on training capabilities.

Equipped with modern indoor classrooms, outdoor training stations, and specialized safety areas, the facility enables trainees to build critical safety competencies through a mix of theoretical and comprehensive hands-on training. Practical equipment such as Scaffolding, Walking Work Platforms, Gantry Cranes, Confined Space chambers, and CPR training facilities enable trainees to develop critical safety skills, fostering a robust culture of safety.

By ensuring exemplary safety protocols across all RSG’s developments, the academy aims to become the benchmark institution for health & safety training for Saudi Arabia.

RSG has achieved another significant milestone by obtaining an official license to deliver IOSH Working Safety Training in both English and Hindi. This one-day course, specifically designed for workers or anyone who needs a grounding in the essentials of health & safety, focuses on mitigating hazards effectively. The course gives everyone at work an understanding of why they must work safely. Following IOSH’s thorough review of RSG’s safety standards and facilities, RSG received authorization to deliver this valuable training. This capability significantly elevates the developer’s training standards, as it can now conduct these sessions in-house rather than relying on third-party providers.

"Our recent IOSH accreditation marks a significant milestone in RSG's commitment to safety excellence. As an approved partner and licensed provider of the IOSH Working Safely course in both English and Hindi, we are equipping our workforce and partners with vital safety skills that transcend language barriers. This partnership with IOSH reflects our dedication to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment across all our projects," added Mr. Dunne.

The IOSH certification complements RSG’s existing portfolio of prestigious courses from international providers. Furthermore, the developer’s commitment to excellence has been recognized through its designation as a Centre of Excellence by Highfield International. This distinguished status was awarded after Highfield's comprehensive evaluation of RSG’s work-based learning opportunities, quality assurance measures, health & safety protocols, equality and diversity practices, and robust complaints and malpractice policies.

Last year Red Sea Global hit remarkable milestones in health and safety. This includes reaching 10 Million hours worked without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) on Shura Island, which completes this year, and hitting 11 million hours worked without an LTI on Shebara Resort, which opened its doors in October 2024.

The Red Sea welcomed its first guests in 2023, with five of its hotels now open. Red Sea International airport, which is situated within three hours' flying time of 250 million people and eight hours' flying time for 85% of the world’s population, has been receiving a regular schedule of domestic flights since September 2023. International flights began in April 2024, with a twice-weekly route between The Red Sea and Dubai International.

The first phase of AMAALA is set to welcome its first guests in 2025. Upon completion, the destination will feature over 4,000 hotel rooms across 30 hotels, and 1,200 high-end residential villas, apartments, and estate homes. AMAALA will also host a vibrant community for more than 15,000 residents and workers, creating a dynamic and sustainable living environment.