Riyadh Air, owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has experienced remarkable success since its launch on March 12th of the previous year. With over 1 million online job applications received, spanning across more than 100 countries, the airline has demonstrated widespread global interest. Conducting recruitment events in major cities like London, Paris, Dubai, and Riyadh, Riyadh Air has been actively building its team in preparation for its upcoming operations slated to begin in 2025. With a clear vision to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification and job creation goals outlined in Vision 2030, Riyadh Air aims to significantly boost non-oil GDP by $20 billion and create over 200,000 jobs both domestically and internationally. CEO Tony Douglas expressed pride in the achievements of the past year and emphasized that this is just the beginning for Riyadh Air. Looking ahead, the airline is poised to continue its journey towards becoming the most innovative player in the industry as it approaches its inaugural flight in 2025.