Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) yesterday (June 30) launched its first flight from Riyadh to Neom Bay Airport.

The airport, which is located in Sharma in the north-western region of Tabuk, will serve the high-tech city of Neom that is currently under construction.

A special ceremony was held to mark the milestone moment and was attended by Abdulhadi AlMansouri, president of Saudi GACA; Engineer Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of Neom; and director general of Saudia, Engineer Saleh Al-Jasser.

The inaugural flight launches the start of a twice-weekly service to Neom Bay Airport.

Al Nasri said: "Today's event marks a new milestone, and the dream brings us closer to reality. We are proud of our partnership with Saudi airlines." - TradeArabia News Service

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