Riyadh – Mubasher: The international tourism Red Sea Project was launched in Saudi Arabia by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, Arab News reported.

The project will be implemented by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), as major international hotel firms will cooperate in developing the resorts of the project, Arab News added.

The first phase of the Red Sea Project will start in the third quarter of 2019, and will be completed by Q4-22.

The tourism project will be located on more than 50 natural islands between the cities of Amlaj and Al-Jawh, and a few kilometres away from Harat Alrahat area.

“Adventure enthusiasts will be able to navigate between the inactive volcanoes located next to the project area, and dive enthusiasts explore the abundant coral reefs in the surrounding waters,” the Crown Prince’s statement said, according to Arab News.

“The project will be a centre for everything related to recreation, health, and relaxation, and an integrated model for healthy and vital society,” the statement added.