Riyadh: Saudi Arabia-based Riyadh Air has commenced its first scheduled service to India, launching daily non-stop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai on Tuesday, August 4. The new route connects King Khalid International Airport with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, making Mumbai the airline’s inaugural destination in India. Also Read Saudi travel ban leaves Telangana nurse stranded after accidentThe Embassy of India in Riyadh welcomed the launch, saying the new service would further strengthen people-to-people ties between India and Saudi Arabia. First Secretary Vipul Bawa attended the inaugural ceremony at Riyadh Airport and extended his best wishes on the occasion. The Mumbai service is part of Riyadh Air’s expanding international network.