Education and Red Sea authorities sign MoU to boost human capital in maritime, tourism sectors

The Education and Training Evaluation Commission and the Saudi Red Sea Authority signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh today to strengthen cooperation and coordination in education, training, and human capital development within the maritime and tourism sectors.

The agreement aims to support national objectives and enhance the efficiency of Saudi professionals working in these sectors by developing the education and training system and aligning efforts between the two organizations.

The memorandum was signed by Dr. Waleed bin Mohammed Al-Saleh, President of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, and Dr. Maryam Ali Vekachlu, CEO of the Saudi Red Sea Authority.

Areas of cooperation include utilizing the assessments and measurement tools provided by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, implementing training programs, sharing expertise, building capacities, and organizing activities, events, seminars, and scientific forums.

The memorandum also covers cooperation in conducting studies, providing consultations, and evaluating and accrediting educational and training institutions and programs supervised by the Saudi Red Sea Authority in accordance with approved standards.

The agreement further stipulates support for developing standards for educational and training institutions and programs related to maritime and navigation activities, aiming to improve education and training outcomes and meet the sector's need for qualified Saudi talent, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.