Author: Editorial Team
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…
MAKKAH — Search and rescue teams from the Border Guard in Rabigh in the Makkah region rescued two Bangladeshi residents after their boat broke down at sea. The teams provided them with the necessary assistance. The General Directorate of Border Guard advised all sea users to follow safety guidelines, including verifying the seaworthiness of vessels before setting sail. In case of emergencies, individuals are urged to call 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province and 994 in all other regions of Saudi Arabia. Source: Saudi Gazette
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…
AL KHOBAR — Julian Quinones has added a Ballon d’Or nomination to a remarkable year that saw him win the Roshn Saudi League Golden Boot and emerge as one of Mexico’s standout performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Al Qadsiah striker is among 30 players shortlisted for football’s most prestigious individual award, recognition that follows a 33-goal league campaign and four goals for Mexico at the World Cup. “I’m very proud to have achieved this,” Quinones said after scoring in Al Qadsiah’s 3-2 victory over Al Ahli on Tuesday. “I’ve worked hard for this moment and now it…
RIYADH — The delivery sector in Saudi Arabia recorded remarkable growth during the second quarter of 2026, with the number of orders exceeding 132 million. This represents a 30.5 percent increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year, according to an index issued by the Transport General Authority. These results come amid the rapid expansion of the logistics and e-commerce sectors in the Kingdom, supported by digital transformation, the adoption of technological solutions, and the development of business models within the delivery sector. These developments are contributing to greater operational efficiency, improved service quality for beneficiaries, and enhanced…
Mumbai’s popular Navratri celebration Rangilo Re is coming to Dubai for the first time, with Indian singer Parthiv Gohil leading the event. The Garba celebration will take place at Sound Stage in Dubai Studio City on October 3. The 4.5-hour programme will feature Gohil performing with a live band and orchestra, alongside sets by DJ Buddha. “Rangilo Re has been my home ground for 10 years, a place where music, tradition and people come together as one,” Gohil said. “To now take that feeling beyond Mumbai for its first international debut is deeply special. We’re not just taking a show…
Sumanta Roy, Group President – ICT, Mannai Corporation QPSC. Mannai Corporation QPSC recently announced the appointment of technology industry veteran Sumanta Roy as Group President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Roy will lead the Group’s ICT business across the Middle East, and Africa, strengthening its technology capabilities and advancing its regional expansion, with Saudi Arabia among its priority markets. Saudi Arabia stands as a strategic priority for Mannai with the Group deepening its operations in the Kingdom through Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia. In his new role, Roy will steer the next phase of growth from the company’s base…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve and the formation of its board of directors, creating a 4,310-square-kilometer protected area encompassing Dhurma, Al-Muzahimiyah and the areas between them. Ibrahim Al-Sultan, Minister of State, Cabinet member and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the approval. He said the decision reflects the leadership’s commitment to protecting natural sites, developing reserves and preserving the Kingdom’s environmental, rural and cultural assets. The reserve…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 8 September 2026: The Ministry of Health and relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have granted AKDITAL Group the necessary approvals for AKDITAL Olaya Hospital in Riyadh to commence operations, marking the start of the Group’s healthcare services in the Kingdom and the opening of its first hospital in Saudi Arabia. The milestone represents AKDITAL’s transition into active operations in the Saudi healthcare market, following its previously announced plans to invest and expand across a number of cities in the Kingdom. The opening marks the start of AKDITAL’s operational presence in Saudi Arabia and represents…
SEOUL — A South Korean court on Wednesday ordered the founder of Smilegate, a developer of video games including Crossfire, to pay his ex-wife 2.55 trillion won ($1.91 billion) in assets, marking the largest divorce settlement in the country’s history. The Seoul Family Court ruled that Kwon Hyuk-bin, 52, Smilegate’s chief vision officer, must transfer 35% of the unlisted company’s shares and cash to his wife Lee Hwa-jin, a court official said by telephone. This settlement is more than double the previous record of 944 billion won, which tech titan Chey Tae-won was ordered to pay his ex-wife.The court valued…