Air Arabia to open Morocco hub early '09

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RAPID EXPANSION: Air Arabia made its debut flight in 2003. (Getty Images)

Dubai-listed Air Arabia said it will begin operations from its Moroccan hub in early 2009 after it receives government approval.

Air Arabia Maroc, based in Casablanca, will fly to destinations European, Middle East and Africa, the company said in a statement.

"We are keen on to capitalise on the immense potential in North Africa and Southern Europe," Air Arabia Chairman Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani said in the statement.