Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Dr. Fahd Toonsi, advisor at the Royal Court, has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA). A royal approval was issued in this regard, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The SRSA Board of Directors thanked Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the appointment. “The approval comes as an extension of the continuous support provided by the wise leadership to enhance the Kingdom's position on the world map and enable a thriving coastal tourism economy,” the board said in a statement.

On his part, Toonsi expressed his gratitude to Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb for the efforts made while he was chairing the SRSA Board of Directors in the past, and the tangible achievements that contributed to achieving the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Dr. Toonsi earlier served as secretary general of SRSA, which is responsible for overseeing tourism development on Saudi Arabia's west coast, including the Red Sea Project.