Red Sea Development Company, KAUST Sign a Master Research Agreement

Red Sea Development Company, KAUST Sign a Master Research Agreement

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) signed a Master Research Agreement (MRA) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).

The agreement, which is open for renewal after five years, follows extensive collaboration between the two organizations on flora and fauna assessments, marine spatial planning, and an international competition called the Brains-for-Brine Challenge.

The MRA cements the legal framework for mutually beneficial research projects on topics including, sustainability of marine environments, waste management systems, sustainable food production, energy conservation, and carbon sequestration.

CEO of TRSDC John Pagano said there is a growing realization that tourism, along with many other human activities, needs to be far more sustainable and even regenerative in its approach.

Pagano described the Saudi Red Sea coast as one of the most pristine environments in the world, indicating that by working with KAUST, "we can not only preserve but actually enhance this unique treasure for future generations.“

"Our ambition is to become one of the first global destinations to demonstrate a regenerative approach to tourism. This partnership will not only help us to achieve our goals, but we hope to share what we learn here with the rest of the world.“

The Red Sea coast is home to a vast array