Dammam, July 20 -- The UAE's budget carrier Air Arabia has secured the bid to operate a new Saudi national low-costairline, the Kingdom's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Sunday, July 20.

Partnering with Egypt's Nesma and Jeddah-based Kun Investment Holding, the group will base the new airline at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The carrier will serve routes across the country and abroad, supporting the Kingdom's efforts to expand its aviation network.

This development aims to improve air access in the Eastern Province, increase available seating capacity, and offer cost-effective choices to passengers. It also aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader economic transformation goals under Vision 2030.

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