Blue Reef Diver, a leading diving centre based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has been awarded the coveted PADI EMEA Gold Professional Development Excellence Award for 2024 for adhering to the highest standards of professional development and exceptional diving education and experiences.

As the sole recipient of the ‘gold centre status’ in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia, and one of only 22 establishments across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) to be honoured with this recognition, Blue Reef Diver has received multiple PADI awards for its outstanding service and achievements.

This includes the award for outstanding achievements in PADI Diving Training presented by PADI EMEA in 2016, and the award for 30 years of outstanding service in Saudi Arabia in 2014 presented by PADI Worldwide.

“With a legacy of four decades, this latest certification is a testament to Blue Reef Diver’s commitment to excellence across each of its training sessions and diving expeditions without exception,” said Eman Alghamdi, Business Development Advisor.

“I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our exceptional team and elite diving instructors, whose unparalleled expertise and relentless dedication have been crucial in achieving this honour.

“With this latest global recognition, we look forward to welcoming both existing and new customers across our centres and expeditions.”

Since its establishment in 1984, Blue Reef Diver has seen the graduation of more than 2,000 trainees and certified 800 diving instructors. Furthermore, more than 11,800 diving enthusiasts have trained at Blue Reef Diver, which has also successfully conducted over 1,950 boat trips for fishing and diving activities.

The recognition of Blue Reef Diver by PADI underscores not only the excellence of the diving centre itself but also the burgeoning potential of Saudi Arabia as a leading destination for leisure and tourism, a statement said.

Blue Reef Diver, in line with Vision 2030, is also firmly committed to environmental conservation, and regularly conducts bleach clean-ups in partnership with the government and private sectors. – TradeArabia News Service