Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Riyadh-based new Saudi Arabian flag carrier Riyadh Air has launched its dedicated freighter division, "Riyadh Cargo," with an announcement on Wednesday, January 21.

The airline described the new unit as a core pillar of its commercial strategy as it seeks to position the Saudi capital as a strategic global logistics hub, leveraging its growing wide-body passenger network.

Riyadh Cargo will initially focus on belly-hold freight operations across Riyadh Air's planned fleet of 122 wide-body aircraft, enabling cargo capacity to scale in parallel with passenger network expansion.

According to the carrier, the launch reflects a phased and disciplined approach to building an integrated cargo business anchored at the airline'...