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Tourism Ministry, Saudi Red Sea Authority Launch Training Program to Boost Coastal Tourism

The program will equip employees at luxury coastal resorts and travel agencies with professional skills essential in the tourism sector. SPA
The program will equip employees at luxury coastal resorts and travel agencies with professional skills essential in the tourism sector. SPA
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Tourism Ministry, Saudi Red Sea Authority Launch Training Program to Boost Coastal Tourism

The program will equip employees at luxury coastal resorts and travel agencies with professional skills essential in the tourism sector. SPA
The program will equip employees at luxury coastal resorts and travel agencies with professional skills essential in the tourism sector. SPA

The Saudi Red Sea Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, has launched the "Seas of Excellence" training program to improve the quality of tourism services and adopt international best practices to deliver a luxurious coastal tourism experience.
Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb attended the launch ceremony on Monday.
According to the Ministry of Tourism, the program is offered for the first time on board the European Cruise and is accredited by the British University of Plymouth and Dale Carnegie.
The program will equip employees at luxury coastal resorts and travel agencies with professional skills essential in the tourism sector, to ensure that visitors to the Kingdom enjoy an exceptional experience.
The undertaking is part of the Ministry of Tourism and Saudi Red Sea Authority's efforts to enhance the coastal tourism experience by harnessing the potential of national talent.

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Saudi Arabia, IMO Launch the NextWave Seafarers Project

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched the NextWave Seafarers pilot project - SPA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched the NextWave Seafarers pilot project - SPA
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Saudi Arabia, IMO Launch the NextWave Seafarers Project

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched the NextWave Seafarers pilot project - SPA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched the NextWave Seafarers pilot project - SPA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the Transport General Authority (TGA) and Bahri, has launched the NextWave Seafarers pilot project at the IMO headquarters in London.

This came in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The project aims to train maritime academy cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) while supporting advanced research and fostering international cooperation in this critical sector.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training, and Watchkeeping (HTW) meeting by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the IMO Eng. Kamal Al-Junaidi and Director of the IMO’s Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division Dr. Jose Matheickal, SPA reported.
The project will be implemented between 2025 and 2026, with a total budget of approximately $700,000 (SAR2,625,000), focusing on capacity building. It aims to address the underrepresentation of seafarers from these regions in the global shipping workforce by providing hands-on training opportunities aboard Saudi vessels for maritime academy cadets from SIDS and LDCs. In its first phase, the project will provide 20 cadets from these countries with onboard training aboard Saudi vessels between 2025 and 2026, equipping them with practical experience and essential skills to kick-start their maritime careers. The initiative also seeks to strengthen collaboration between IMO member states and shipping companies, encouraging further international participation in similar programs.
Additionally, the project will conduct an international study to analyze the barriers faced by maritime students from SIDS and LDCs in entering the sector. These include limited access to sea-time training and challenges in meeting the required service time for certification.
The NextWave Seafarers project underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting the maritime workforce, expanding training opportunities, and promoting capacity-building initiatives. It also aligns with the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance safety regulations, strengthen international shipping cooperation, and develop sustainable career pathways for maritime academy cadets.
Saudi Arabia envisions this project as a catalyst for positive change in the maritime sector by identifying and addressing challenges faced by seafarers from LDCs and SIDS. By investing in maritime training programs and fostering international partnerships, the Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to building a resilient and sustainable future for the shipping industry, supporting seafarers, improving global maritime standards, and ensuring the continued growth of this vital sector.