Saudi Arabia's new airlines company: Crown Prince Salman started Riyadh Air, will connect 100 destinations of the world
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the launch of a new airlines company. Its name is Riyadh Air. In a statement issued by the Saudi government, it has been said that by 2030, Riyadh Air will connect 100 cities in three continents.
The Saudi Arabian government is taking a number of steps under the Crown Prince's Vision 2030. The decision to start a new airline is also a step in this sequence. Prince Salman has said that now it is necessary to get out of the petro-economy soon.
Riyadh Air will connect three continents
According to Saudi Arabian newspaper 'The National', Prince Salman decided two years ago that the country needed an airline company that could connect three continents. After this it was decided to launch Riyadh Air. At present, the target has been set for 2030 only. According to this, 100 cities of three continents will be connected.
The preparation to connect Asia, Africa and Europe is also a part of Vision 2030. The Saudi government says that apart from transportation and trade, focus on tourism is necessary. Riyadh will be used as a gateway.
Competing from UAE
will be Tony Douglas, Chief Executive
Officer of Riyadh Air. Tony has 40 years of experience in the aviation sector
and is considered one of the most capable CEOs in the sector. According to the
report, national and international experts and staff will be appointed at
Riyadh Air.
The company said in a statement –
Riyadh Air will be a world class airline. This is going to start a new era in
the aviation sector. We will focus on safety standards. Passengers will be
provided with world class facilities. Every modern technology of the aviation
sector in the world will be used here. Apart from this, the hospitality will
also be of a high standard. New aircraft will be purchased and this work will
be completed very soon.
What is the purpose
If you look closely, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Prince Salman's Vision 2030 focus on the same thing. Along with modernizing Saudi, he wants to end dependence on oil first. Saudi is still considered an oil dependent economy.
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