Saudi Arabia & Monaco sign MoUs to develop coastal tourism in Red Sea

  • Date: 03-Aug-2023
  • Source: GCC Business News
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia & Monaco sign MoUs to develop coastal tourism in Red Sea

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), with Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Monaco Yacht Club, aiming to develop coastal tourism in the Red Sea.

The signing of the agreements aligns with SRSA’s mandate to regulate the navigational activities of cruise ships and yachts, as well as to promote tourism and marine recreational activities.

Representing the parties in signing the MoUs at Monaco Yacht Club’s headquarters were His Excellency the Acting CEO of SRSA, Mr. Mohammed Al-Asiri, Mr. Olivier Wenden, of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and Mr. Bernard D’Alessandri, of Monaco Yacht Club.

The first MoU, with Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, is to promote cooperation in developing human capital and future leaders, hosting joint events, exchanging knowledge and experiences in areas of mutual interest, initiatives and research projects to explore new solutions to global challenges, and raising awareness of important issues and promoting positive change through joint awareness campaigns.

The second MoU, with Monaco Yacht Club, aims to promote cooperation in organizing joint events between the two sides, environmental initiatives, promoting sustainable practices in the Red Sea, maximizing the use of marine professionals to offer courses in navigation, safety, and environmental