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Saudi Arabia's new Riyadh Air airline to connect 100 destinations
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on Sunday announced the establishment of Riyadh Air.The new national carrier will leverage Saudi Arabia's strategic geographic location between the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe, enabling Riyadh to become a gateway to the world and a global destination for transportation, trade, and tourism, PIF said in a statement on Sunday.
Riyadh Air aims to connect to over 100 destinations around the world by 2030, with Saudi hospitality at its heart.
Riyadh Air will be chaired by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of PIF, while Tony Douglas, who brings more than 40 years of experience in the aviation, transportation and logistics industries, is appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
The airline's senior management will include Saudi and international expertise, the statement said.
SOURCE: Hindustan Times
