Bear Grylls Survival Academy Comes To Saudi Arabia

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind 'The Red Sea' and 'Amaala', two ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, has joined forces with Bear Grylls Survival Academy (BGSA) to introduce the world-famous survival and adventure brand to Saudi Arabia.

This exciting partnership will offer outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to learn essential team-building, wilderness education, and survival skills through various course options, all personally designed by Bear Grylls himself.

Accessible Outdoor Experiences And Job Opportunities

Furthermore, this partnership presents the possibility of collaborating on accessible experiences, such as physical and mental well-being programs, alongside RSG's adventure sports brand, Akun. This aligns with RSG's commitment to ensuring that its destinations cater to diverse guests, including those with disabilities and special needs.

"Bear Grylls is renowned globally for his exhilarating adventures in nature's most challenging settings. Yet, at the heart of these adventures is a fundamental message: nature has a profound influence on our personal development, instilling strength, resilience, self-belief, and teamwork. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to embrace their spirit of adventure. We will work closely with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy team to develop outdoor experiences that are inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of age or physical and cognitive abilities," stated John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.

Red Sea Global is dedicated to recruiting and training local outdoor enthusiasts in the art of survival and expedition leadership, creating hundreds of jobs for Saudis in a new industry for the Kingdom. This group of local adventurers could eventually work in Bear Grylls Survival Academies across the Kingdom, leading courses themselves and inspiring a new generation of survivalists and adventure-seekers.

Bear Grylls OBE has emerged as one of the most recognisable figures in the global survival and outdoor adventure arena. As a former soldier in the British Special Forces, Bear is renowned for his survival television shows, including his Running Wild expeditions with world leaders and Hollywood actors, reaching an audience of over a billion viewers. Additionally, he holds the position of UK Chief Scout and serves as the first-ever Chief Ambassador to the World Scout Organisation, representing a global community of over fifty million Scouts.

Paul Gardiner, BGSA Managing Director, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "From its steep mountains to its deep wadi valleys, across sand dunes, canyons, and coastlines, The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia boasts some of the most diverse natural environments we've ever seen. We look forward to developing a series of BGSA's signature challenges and assets allowing people to test and overcome their own limits and expectations. The fact that Red Sea Global has pledged to make this a wholly inclusive guest experience aligns perfectly with the Academy's mission to bring a sense of achievement and the principle of Never Give Up to as many people as we can."

The Red Sea is on track to welcome its first guests this year, with the international airport's first phase opening and the inaugural hotels, beginning with Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea. Amaala will follow suit soon after, remaining on schedule to welcome guests in early 2025.