Air Arabia (G9, Sharjah) has been been designated the official carrier of Ras Al Khaimah following the recent signing of a strategic partnership agreement with the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) there. The move will now allow the Sharjah-based LCC to operate flights out of Ras al Khaimah International, replacing previous incumbent, RAK Airways (Ras al Khaimah International), which suspended all flights last month in the wake of mounting financial constraints. The deal is expected to boost the Emirate's tourism profile while catalysing economic development in the region.