Air Arabia is going to be the official carrier for Ras Al-Khaimah, following the collapse of RAK Airways last month.
On Sunday, Ras Al Khaimah Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) stated that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Air Arabia, enabling the airline to become the emirate’s designated carrier, operating services from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Connecting Ras Al Khaimah to several destinations in the region, this major new collaboration is set to witness a significant increase in the number of destinations accessible to the residents of Ras Al Khaimah and the neighboring northern Emirates.
RAK Airways had suspended its operations from Ras Al Khaimah Airport since Jan. 1 “due to continuous market conditions, increased operating costs and the impact of the regional political instability on the overall aviation industry.”
RAK Airways used to fly to Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore, Kozhikode and Katmandu from Ras Al Khaimah Airport.
However, it was not clear yesterday whether Air Arabia would fly to the same routes of RAK Airways or not.
This launch of partnership between Air Arabia and the Department of Civil Aviation is expected to support Ras Al Khaimah’s standing as an attractive tourist destination, while acting as a key catalyst for the further economic development of the emirate.
Describing the partnership as a “unique collaboration, Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al-Qasimi, chairman of DCA, said: “This is a natural step in the next stage of Ras Al Khaimah’s aviation development, driven by the emirate’s steady economy, expanding population, growing industrial activity, and tourism. We are delighted to be entering into a strategic agreement with an extremely successful airline and are confident about the benefits this partnership will bring to the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.”
Air Arabia official carrier for Ras Al-Khaimah
Air Arabia official carrier for Ras Al-Khaimah
Azure opens Azure Takhassusi residential community in Riyadh, fully leased to Saudia
Azure, a Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate company and the owner of Riyadh’s largest portfolio of residential compounds, has announced the official opening of Azure Takhassusi, its newest premium residential community. The project has been fully leased to Saudia, the Kingdom’s national flag carrier.
The launch marks a major milestone in the eight-year partnership between Azure and Saudia, one of the longest-running and most successful corporate housing collaborations in Saudi Arabia. The development reflects Saudia’s continued confidence in Azure’s ability to deliver high-quality residential environments that meet strict standards of comfort, privacy, service excellence and operational reliability.
Purpose-built to support the wellbeing and lifestyle needs of airline professionals, Azure Takhassusi offers more than accommodation. The community provides a fully integrated living experience, combining modern residences, premium facilities, dedicated resident services and professional community management. Designed to promote stability, convenience and peace of mind, the compound allows employees to focus on their professional responsibilities with confidence.
“This opening represents more than the launch of a new residential compound,” said Fahad Al Assaf, president of Azure. “It is a strong statement of trust built over eight years of partnership with Saudia. Azure Takhassusi reflects what long-term collaboration can achieve when two organizations share a commitment to quality, people and performance.”
For Saudia, fully leasing Azure Takhassusi underscores the airline’s continued investment in its workforce. By providing secure, comfortable and professionally managed housing, the airline aims to strengthen its employee value proposition, recognizing the role that high-quality living environments play in attracting and retaining talent.
Azure currently operates the largest portfolio of residential compounds in Riyadh and is a market leader in corporate housing for major institutions across the Kingdom. Its partnership with Saudia remains one of its most significant, spanning eight years of steady growth and large-scale delivery.
The opening of Azure Takhassusi marks another milestone in that journey, setting a new benchmark for corporate housing that supports workforce wellbeing, operational excellence and long-term partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
