At Shams Diving Centers, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect are essential to creating a positive workplace and a welcoming diving experience.
Since 1991, we have welcomed guests and diving professionals from around the world to the Red Sea. Our international environment brings together people with different cultures, languages, experiences, skills, and perspectives.
We are committed to maintaining a professional workplace where people are treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity.
We aim to provide equal opportunities for qualified individuals throughout the employment process.
Our approach to recruitment, employment, and professional development is based on relevant qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and the requirements of each position.
We do not support discrimination based on characteristics unrelated to a person’s ability to perform their role.
Our commitment applies across areas including:
Every member of our team contributes to the quality and safety of the diving experience.
We therefore promote a workplace culture based on:
We expect staff, instructors, guides, and professional partners to treat colleagues and guests with courtesy and respect.
We believe that professional opportunities in diving should be available to qualified people regardless of gender.
Our recruitment and employment approach focuses on the skills, qualifications, experience, and suitability required for each role.
Women and men who meet the requirements of available positions should have the opportunity to develop their careers and contribute their expertise to our diving operations.
We recognize the valuable contribution that people of all genders make to the international diving community.
The Red Sea attracts divers from many countries and cultures. Our workplace reflects the international nature of the diving and tourism industry.
Cultural diversity can strengthen our team by bringing different perspectives, languages, experiences, and approaches to guest service.
We value team members who help us communicate effectively with international visitors and understand the different expectations and cultural backgrounds of our guests.
Our guests come to Egypt to experience the Red Sea, often traveling from different parts of the world.
We aim to create an environment where international guests feel:
Multilingual communication and cultural awareness are valuable parts of providing a positive international diving experience.
When recruiting for a position, we consider the qualifications and capabilities required to perform the role safely and professionally.
Depending on the position, relevant criteria may include:
We aim to ensure that personal characteristics unrelated to job performance do not prevent qualified candidates from being considered.
Diversity and inclusion are supported not only through recruitment but also through continuous learning.
Where appropriate, staff development may include:
Training helps our team maintain professional standards while providing respectful and consistent service to guests from around the world.
Diversity and inclusion are important parts of our workplace culture, while safety remains fundamental to every diving operation.
Staff working in safety-sensitive positions must have the appropriate qualifications, training, experience, and competence required for their responsibilities.
Equal opportunity therefore works alongside our commitment to maintaining the professional standards necessary for safe and responsible diving.
We believe a strong team is built on trust, cooperation, and respect.
Our workplace culture aims to encourage team members to:
As a Red Sea diving provider with a history dating back to 1991, we recognize the importance of creating a welcoming environment for both our team and our international guests.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our principles of:
Equal Opportunity • Fair Treatment • Gender Respect • Cultural Diversity • Professional Development • Safety • Respect
We believe that a diverse and respectful team contributes to better communication, stronger teamwork, and a more welcoming experience for everyone who visits Shams Diving Centers.
This report describes our principles and approach to diversity, staffing, hiring, and employment. It does not present demographic statistics or gender-distribution figures unless those figures have been formally verified and published by Shams Diving Centers.
We believe responsible communication means being transparent about our commitments while avoiding unsupported statistics or claims.
