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Red Sea Global (RSG) is a vertically integrated real estate developer with a diverse portfolio across tourism, residential, experiences, infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and services. This includes the luxury regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea, which began welcoming guests in 2023, and AMAALA, which remains on track to welcome first guests in 2025.
A third destination, Thuwal Private Retreat opened in 2024. RSG has also been entrusted with refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport, focused on upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure, and building a new international terminal.
RSG is a PIF company and a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy. Across its growing portfolio of destinations, subsidiaries, and businesses, RSG seeks to lead the world towards a more sustainable future, showing how responsible development can uplift communities, drive economies, and enhance the environment.
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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.
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.
About us - Our values
Our Values
- We take responsibility for the natural environment, aiming to preserve, protect, and enhance it
- We help in increasing opportunities, both within the communities where we operate and across Saudi Arabia
- We are proud to be at the forefront of the responsible tourism industry
- We communicate, share knowledge and work together in multi- diverse cultural environment. We work hand in hand with our stakeholders and partners to succeed
- We embrace opportunities to learn and develop skills from our colleagues
- We believe that by coming together as a team, we can achieve the best outcomes for our company and the country
- We affiliate with like-minded partners and suppliers to achieve Red Sea Global’s ambitious goals
- We are passionate about achieving results with excellence
- We continually go beyond what is expected of us, to achieve the best outcomes
- We strive every day to achieve the ambitious targets of our company
- We are passionate about Saudi Arabia and the opportunity to showcase the culture of warm hospitality to the world
- Respect is at the center of everything we do and is the beating heart of our values
- We treat all of our colleagues with respect and embrace different backgrounds and perspectives
- We have a deep respect for the natural environment and are committed to protecting it for future generations
- We respect the culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia
Vision 2030 is a bold blueprint intended to build the best future for Saudi Arabia. It is designed to harness and showcase the nation’s greatest strengths, build upon its leading role at the heart of Arab and Islamic worlds, and help to create a more sustainable economy by forging new and stronger cultural business connections with the world
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Latest Red Sea Global Awards
Lighting design excellence recognized at Six Senses Southern Dunes
Our first resort, Six Senses Southern Dunes, has been awarded has been awarded Hotel Project of the Year (MEA) and The Ultimate Award at Light Middle East, thanks to responsible lighting design, prioritizing DarkSky compliance, wildlife conservation, and astrotourism. In collaboration with Light Touch PLD, our Design team created a luxurious guest experience while minimizing environmental impact.
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Destination security and resilience recognized at Intersec
Our Security team won Security Project of the Year - Middle East & Africa at the Intersec Awards for their Security Interoperability & Resilience Project at The Red Sea and AMAALA destinations.
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RSG certified as Great Place to Work
We're truly honored to be recognized as a Great Place To Work in Saudi Arabia. This achievement reflects the dedication of our employees who embody our values every day, shaping a culture that inspires, empowers, and drives the future we’re building together.
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RSG delivering project management excellence
Red Sea Global took first place in Strategy Excellence at the Global Project Excellence Awards 2024. This recognition underscores our commitment to visionary leadership, innovation, and impactful execution. We remain dedicated to the highest standards in project management, driving excellence and delivering on the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
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The St. Regis Red Sea Resort wins interior design award
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort won Best Interior Design – Resort at the Best of Year Awards 2024, thanks to our incredible partners Kristina Zanic Consultants and Kengo Kuma. These are some of the most prestigious interior design awards globally, organized by Interior Design, one of the first design magazines in the US.
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The Red Sea resorts transforming hospitality
At the REDS Industry Choice Awards 2024, two The Red Sea resorts were honored for being part of the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry: Celebrated Futuristic Project of the Year for Shebara resort Celebrated Project of the Year – Hospitality for The St. Regis Red Sea Resort As we open more of The Red Sea destination to the world, we're continuing to shape exceptional developments that set new benchmarks in luxury and regenerative tourism.
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RSG honored for inclusive tourism and design excellence
Our efforts to ensure our destinations offer accessible, enriching experiences for everyone at every level was recognized with the Blue Badge Access Award at the AHEAD MEA awards. Six Senses Southern Dunes won Hotel Suite of the Year, Resort of the Year, and Hotel of the Year for its design and homage to Nabatean heritage.
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Our GCESO ranked on Forbes ME Top Sustainability Leaders List
Raed Albasseet, Group Chief Environment & Sustainability Officer, was ranked as one of the top sustainability leaders in the Middle East by Forbes, recognizing our progress in prioritizing regenerative development and addressing environmental challenges.
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The Red Sea recognized at World Luxury Travel Awards
The Red Sea destination won both Global Travel Establishment of the Year and Sustainable Tourism Destination at the World Luxury Travel Awards. These awards highlight our unwavering commitment to offering unparalleled luxury while leading the way in sustainability and regeneration.
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Environmental Monitoring System receives AI Ethics Badge
RSG's Environmental Monitoring System (EMS), which ensures that we manage our environmental impact at every stage, received the AI Ethics Badge at the Global AI Summit. Our EMS uses advanced technology to drive sustainability and enhance the natural environment across our destinations – from design to construction to operations.
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RSG recognized as 2024 LEED Power Builder
Red Sea Global has been honored with the 2024 LEED Power Builders award by the U.S. Green Building Council for The Red Sea Phase One. As the only non-US developer among this year's 13 winners, this recognition underscores our commitment to setting new standards in responsible development.
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The Red Sea renewable utilities infrastructure wins The smarter E award
Our renewable utilities infrastructure at The Red Sea destination won Outstanding Project at The smarter E awards, highlighting our ambition and progress in creating the world's largest tourism destination powered entirely by clean energy, featuring 760,000 PV panels at our solar farms and one of the world's largest off-grid battery storage systems.
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The Red Sea recognized for responsible development
Our commitment to responsible development for people and planet at The Red Sea destination positions us as a key player in Saudi Arabia’s journey towards Vision 2030 and leaders in Travel & Hospitality, as recognized by Inc Arabia at the Best in Business Awards.
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RSG awarded BIM Organization of the Year
Our commitment to excellence in building information modelling has earned us the prestigious BIM Organization of the Year accolade at the Construction Technology Awards. This celebrates the best-in-class practices of our Technical Project Management Office and Design & Engineering teams and highlights their outstanding work across project lifecycles.
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RSG honored for excellence in technology and data management
Red Sea Global was awarded the Data and AI Excellence accolade at the Informatica Innovation Awards, recognizing our work leveraging cutting-edge technology to foster robust data governance frameworks that drive our operations efficiently.
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RSG awarded for leadership excellence
Red Sea Global won the Rising Star - Organization award at ShipTek 2024, one of the finest maritime events globally, which connects key decision-makers and policy-makers in the marine and offshore industries. This award recognizes our commitment to excellence in marine operations.
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Our CEO ranked on Forbes ME Top Travel and Tourism Leaders List
Our Group CEO, John Pagano, was ranked on the Forbes ME Top Travel and Tourism Leaders 2024, recognizing his pivoltal role in Saudi Arabia's emerging international leisure tourism sector.
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RSG recognized for leadership and gender inclusivity
Our company has been distinguished with two accolades at the Middle East Women Leaders Summit & Awards. Red Sea Global was named Best Gender Inclusive Company, lauding our strides in gender equality and increasing female workforce representation in key industry sectors. Dr. Maryam Ali Ficociello was recognized among the Top 15 Women Leaders for her pivotal governance and sustainability initiatives. These awards underscore RSG's commitment to leadership excellence and diversity in the workplace.
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RSG recognized for outstanding project controls
Our Technical Project Management Office received Outstanding Megaproject – Project Control at the 2024 AACE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Awards, thanks to our company's capability to effectively mitigate project controls challenges and ensure success.
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RSG ranked on LinkedIn Top Companies List for second year
Our organization placed second on the 2024 LinkedIn Top Companies List in Saudi Arabia for the second year in a row, recognizing our organization as one of the best places to work in the Kingdom. This incredible recognition wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of our Red Sea Global family. Together, we are dedicated to a workplace culture that fosters creativity and champions our overarching values: responsibility, collaboration, passion, and respect.
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RSG recognized as visionary developer
Red Sea Global was recognized as the most visionary hospitality developer in Saudi Arabia at the MEA Business Awards, thanks to our business performance, diversification, growth, innovations and partnerships.
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Six Senses AMAALA wins Master Plan of the Year
Our partners U+A Architecture won an incredible accolade at the Design Middle East KSA 2024 for Six Senses AMAALA's Master Plan, showcasing our commitment to designing and developing with sustainability in mind from the very start.
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Six Senses Southern Dunes wins Breakthrough Property of the Year
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea resort was named Breakthrough Property of the Year at the Hotelier Saudi Awards. This recognition is a testament to the resort's dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
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The Red Sea Dark Skies commitment earns design award
Our commitment to protecting the night sky at The Red Sea earned Red Sea Global the Designing for Good Award at the Commercial Interior Design Awards. Our Group Head of Design and Engineering, Scott Henshaw, also won the Inspirational Leader accolade. His vision and leadership exemplify our core mission: to integrate sustainability into every design, paving the way for a brighter, more eco-friendly tomorrow for people and planet.
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Outstanding security awarded at Intersec
RSG was recognized at the Intersec Awards, winning Outstanding Security Team, for our performance across a range of security disciplines and operating environments, including construction, land, maritime, and aviation, as well as the establishment of our own hospitality security company.
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