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.



Saudi-Thai Economic and Trade Committee Discusses Boosting Trade

The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa. SPA
The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa. SPA
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Saudi-Thai Economic and Trade Committee Discusses Boosting Trade

The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa. SPA
The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa. SPA

The Economic and Trade Committee of the Saudi-Thai Coordination Council held on Thursday its first meeting in Bangkok to strengthen trade relations between the two countries.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Thai counterpart, Maris Sangiampongsa.

The meeting was chaired by General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) Deputy Governor for International Relations Abdulaziz bin Omar Al-Sukran and Thai Ministry of Commerce Permanent Secretary Vuttikrai Leewiraphan.

The committee aims to strengthen trade relations between Saudi Arabia and Thailand by exchanging expertise; fostering cooperation in economic and developmental fields; promoting food, health, and halal products; advancing industrial development; involving the private sectors of both countries in trade fairs and conferences; and addressing trade obstacles and challenges facing both nations.

The volume of trade between Saudi Arabia and Thailand reached more than $6 billion by the third quarter of 2024. Prominent Saudi exports included mineral products and fertilizers, while major Thai imports to the Saudi market included automobiles and their parts, as well as machinery and mechanical tools and their components.