The Red Sea Basin Research and Studies Center, located in Khartoum, Sudan, is the pioneering regional center dedicated to the study of the Red Sea and its bordering countries. Established to explore the geography, history, archaeology, and socio-political dynamics of the Red Sea Basin, the center is led by proficient scholars including Professor Yusuf Fadel Hassan and Professor Ali Osman Mohamed Saleh. The center aims to forge scientific partnerships both locally and internationally, fostering collaboration among experts interested in the region.

Its key objectives include connecting researchers and specialists across the Red Sea countries, enhancing academic knowledge through workshops, and promoting awareness of the natural and cultural resources unique to the region. The center also publishes significant research outputs, either independently or collaboratively, to enrich the academic community. With branches across several Sudanese states, the Red Sea Basin Research and Studies Center strives to become a hub for scholarly exchange and a catalyst for regional development initiatives.