Saudi Top Tourism Developer Rebrands to Red Sea Global and Plans 16 New Resorts

Saudi Arabia's flagship tourism project developer has rebranded to Red Sea Global (RSG) and said it would open three resorts in 2023 and 13 more in 2024, reported Al Arabiya on Tuesday.

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