New Delhi, July 20 -- United Arab Emirates (UAE)- based airline company Air Arabia announced on Sunday, 20 July 2025, that it has received approval from Saudi Arabia to establish a new low-cost carrier, according to an official social media post.

The company also disclosed that the new low-cost carrier will be based in Dammam, a major city in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

"We're proud to announce that Air Arabia has been awarded to establish a new low-cost airline based in Dammam by Saudi Arabia's @ksagaca. We thank #GACA for their trust and support. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new venture!" said the company in a social media post on platform X.

A low-cost carrier is a stripped-down version of a traditional full-...