Saudi Arabia: Red Sea Global’s safety training academy trains over
19 thousand workers
Red Sea Global
(RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea
and AMAALA,
has taken a major step in advancing construction and operational safety with
the launch of its Health & Safety (H&S) Training Academy.
The first facility of its kind in Saudi Arabia, the Academy has already
trained more than 19,550 contractor workers, establishing a new national
benchmark for safety capability across large-scale developments.
Driving cultural change through structured learning
More than a training facility, the Academy is designed as a catalyst for
cultural transformation, empowering workers with the knowledge, confidence and
skills needed to ensure everyone returns home safely.
Training combines classroom-based learning with practical, hands-on
instruction, delivered in multiple languages to ensure accessibility across
RSG’s diverse workforce. This approach ensures safety knowledge is not only
understood, but applied consistently on-site.
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RSG is also an approved learning partner of leading global awarding bodies,
including the National Examination
Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), Highfield
International, the Institution of
Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of
Accidents (RoSPA). These accreditations reflect the Group’s
commitment to delivering internationally recognised, best-in-class safety
training.
Through these partnerships, the Academy currently offers 13 health and food
safety programmes from Highfield International, four NEBOSH courses including
the NEBOSH International General Certificate, two IOSH programmes and one
RoSPA-certified course.
Recognition for training excellence
RSG’s commitment to safety training has already received international
recognition. Its H&S Training Centre was named Highfield International’s
‘Top Centre’ of the month following the successful delivery of the Highfield
Level 2 International Award in Food Safety. This achievement builds on the
Group’s earlier ‘Centre of Excellence Award’ from Highfield International.
On the global stage, RSG has also been awarded the British Safety Council’s
International Safety Award with Distinction status. The Group achieved an
outstanding score of 50 out of 55, placing it among the world’s top-performing
organisations in health and safety. Of 874 global applications, only 212
organisations achieved Distinction status for 2025.
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Programmes designed for diverse teams
The Academy delivers training across 12 core health and safety topics,
including defensive driving, first aid at work, flagman training, personal
protective equipment (PPE), hand and power tools, and working at height.
To ensure inclusivity, courses are delivered in English, Urdu and Hindi. RSG
has also partnered with an external provider to enhance training materials,
using simplified visuals, animations and videos to improve engagement and
retention.
Dedicated outdoor training areas allow workers to practise skills in
realistic conditions, turning theory into life-saving behaviour. Looking ahead,
RSG is exploring immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) to further
enhance learning through realistic, scenario-based training.
Embedding safety as a shared value
The Academy has redefined how safety is viewed across RSG’s projects — no
longer as a compliance requirement, but as a shared responsibility embedded
into every task and interaction.
“Every worker, supervisor and partner trained here becomes an ambassador for
safety, creating a ripple effect across all RSG developments,” said John Dunne,
Group Head of Health & Safety at Red Sea Global.
By including partners and contractors in its programmes, the Academy ensures
consistent standards, collaboration and accountability across all sites,
strengthening both operational efficiency and workforce well-being.
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The H&S Training Academy represents a long-term investment in people,
culture and excellence. As programmes expand and new technologies are
introduced, RSG aims to ensure future generations inherit a deeply embedded
culture of safety.
“Our ambition is simple,” Dunne added. “Every worker leaves our sites safe,
skilled and confident. This Academy is the foundation of a safer, smarter and
more empowered workforce for decades to come.”
As development continues across The Red Sea and AMAALA, the true impact of
the Academy is reflected in the confidence, knowledge and safety-first mindset
carried by thousands of workers every day.
Source: https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/
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