(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the addition of its ninth Saudi Arabian destination, Ha'il. Starting August 1, 2013, the airline will run three services each week from its hub in Sharjah to Ha'il. Operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, according to a statement on Wednesday. The service will depart from Sharjah International Airport at 16:30 and will arrive at Ha'il Airport at 17:50. Return flights will depart from Ha'il on the same days at 18:30 and arrive in Sharjah at 21:45. "We are delighted to add Ha'il as our ninth destination within the Kingdom," said Adel Ali, group chief executive officer, Air Arabia. "Saudi Arabia is a key focus for us as we continue to expand our routes and destinations, three more flights on a weekly basis is another step in this plan. At Air Arabia, we are committed to ensuring flexibility and convenience for our customers travelling on all our routes. Adding Ha'il to our significant network further reinforces this commitment." In addition to Ha'il, Air Arabia operates non-stop flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Madina, Dammam, Qassim, Yanbu, Taif and Abha, making it the leading low cost carrier operating in the kingdom. The city of Ha'il is the capital of the Ha'il province in the north west of the Kingdom. Ha'il is a historic Oasis city famous for its beautiful mountain scenery as well as its link to historical Hajj routes.