Suez Canal, Scatec Sign $1.1 Bln Green Methanol MoU

An aerial view of the Gulf of Suez and the Suez Canal are pictured through the window of an airplane on a flight between Cairo and Doha, Egypt, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
An aerial view of the Gulf of Suez and the Suez Canal are pictured through the window of an airplane on a flight between Cairo and Doha, Egypt, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
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Suez Canal, Scatec Sign $1.1 Bln Green Methanol MoU

An aerial view of the Gulf of Suez and the Suez Canal are pictured through the window of an airplane on a flight between Cairo and Doha, Egypt, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
An aerial view of the Gulf of Suez and the Suez Canal are pictured through the window of an airplane on a flight between Cairo and Doha, Egypt, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Egypt's Suez Canal economic zone and Scatec ASA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $1.1 billion to supply ships with green fuel, a Suez Canal statement said on Sunday.

The MoU agreed on the sidelines of the COP28 conference held in Dubai envisages production of 100,000 tons of green methanol per year by 2027, the statement said.



Saudi Tourism Authority Launches AI Beta Version of SARA

Designed as a young Saudi woman, SARA is depicted as a travel enthusiast deeply knowledgeable about her country. SPA
Designed as a young Saudi woman, SARA is depicted as a travel enthusiast deeply knowledgeable about her country. SPA
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Saudi Tourism Authority Launches AI Beta Version of SARA

Designed as a young Saudi woman, SARA is depicted as a travel enthusiast deeply knowledgeable about her country. SPA
Designed as a young Saudi woman, SARA is depicted as a travel enthusiast deeply knowledgeable about her country. SPA

The Saudi Tourism Authority has launched the beta version of "SARA," an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart guide for Saudi tourism. SARA captivated visitors with her extensive information and engaging stories about destinations, sites, and tourist experiences, interacting directly with guests at the "Visit Saudi" pavilion during the World Travel Market (WTM) exhibition in London, which concluded this week.

SARA represents the Kingdom's progressive approach to smart tourism, leveraging the latest AI technologies to respond to questions, understand visitor needs, and offer personalized information and suggestions in a natural and seamless conversational style.

Designed as a young Saudi woman, SARA is depicted as a travel enthusiast deeply knowledgeable about her country. She shares insights on Saudi Arabia's unique tourist destinations, historical landmarks, archaeological sites, cultural diversity, and international events—everything a traveler might need to know.

This initiative aligns with the Saudi Tourism Authority’s commitment to advancing digital tourism, adopting cutting-edge AI technology to attract global visitors and enrich their travel experience in the Kingdom.