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For a decade, Dubai Opera has given the city some of its most memorable nights, from soaring arias and spellbinding ballets to sold-out concerts and comedy festivals. Now, as the Downtown Dubai landmark celebrates 10 years at the heart of the city’s cultural scene, it is looking ahead with an ambitious 2026–27 season that brings together some of the biggest names in arts and culture. The anniversary season opens on September 12 with a special gala featuring internationally acclaimed Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, Maestro Ahmed Farag, the UAE National Orchestra and the Festival Chorus. From there, the programme expands to…
MANILA — Five people were confirmed dead in early counting and more than 80 were still missing after a ferry caught fire off Palawan island in the western Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine coast guard said. Forty-three people were rescued from the MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, the coast guard said. Footage showed flames engulfing parts of the vessel and responders placing victims in body bags. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said 42 people were rescued overnight from the vessel after it was engulfed in flames about 1.2 nautical miles northeast of Barangay Marcilla,…
Apple’s latest device lineup includes iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5. The 2026 portfolio includes the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Apple has unveiled its 2026 device portfolio, led by the company’s first foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, two new Apple Watch models and AirPods 5. The announcements introduce Apple’s A20 Pro processor, new AI and camera capabilities, advanced health sensing, and an expanded range of devices powered by iOS 27 and watchOS…
“Red Sea Global Residences” wrapped up its participation in the inaugural “Saudi Luxury Real Estate Show” in London, where it showcased its residential portfolio, across Shura Island, AMAALA, and Laheq Island to investors and representatives of the global business and real estate communities. The company participated in the show, held from 24 to 28 August 2026, with a Saudi presence that included government and investment entities, as well as real estate developers. The event witnessed a series of sessions and meetings addressing developments in the Saudi real estate sector and its future prospects. During its participation, “Red Sea Global Residences”…
Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Workday. Workday highlights how connected data, agile operating models and responsible AI can help organisations build future-ready workforces AI is reshaping how Middle East organisations manage talent, develop skills and prepare for future workforce demands. With GCC adoption accelerating, businesses face growing pressure to move beyond isolated pilots and embed AI into core workflows to deliver measurable value. In an interview with CNME, Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Workday, discusses the importance of connected data, agile operating models and responsible…
“Ledar Investment” has launched the show villa for its “Dar Al Sadan” residential project in Jeddah, developed in collaboration with NHC, in the presence of the CEO, Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Al-Shalash. The show villa offers prospective buyers and visitors an opportunity to experience the project firsthand, explore its design, quality of finishes, and space planning, and gain a closer look at the lifestyle offered by Dar Al Sadan. The project comprises 438 residential units, more than 85% of which have been sold, and offers villas in three different sizes to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of families. It also…
RIYADH — The National Center for Security Operations received 2,790,646 calls via the unified emergency number 911 across the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province during August 2026. This falls within the mandate of the Unified Security Operations Centers (911), which receive calls and route them to the relevant security and service agencies according to their respective jurisdictions. The centers operate around the clock using advanced automated systems managed by specialized, multilingual staff. The calls received were distributed across the four regions as follows: 857,390 in Makkah region, 248,677 in Madinah region, 1,155,495 in Riyadh region, and…
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Snap Inc. have signed a strategic partnership on the sidelines of the LEAP 202
Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo opens tomorrow in Riyadh, under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, E
STC group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, concluded another successful year at LEAP 2026, marking its fifth consecutive participation as strateg