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July 27th, 2026 - 11:50 GMT

Khaled S.

First-ever Apple computer set to sell for at least $300,000

ALBAWABA - The Apple-1, a vintage 8-bit desktop computer and the tech giant's first-ever product by Steve Jobs, is expected to garner at least $300,000 in an upcoming auction, with reports stating that the 1977 computer is still miraculously working, making it stand out from similar machines its age. The RR Auction , which started July 24, is currently ongoing with 3 bids and is set to end next month ...

Etihad will offer double daily flights to New York City this year (File Archive)

January 16th, 2014 - 10:38 GMT

Start spreading the news, Etihad is leaving today: New York flights doubling in 2014!

Saudi Arabian authorities have deported over 60,000 workers since November (File Archive)

January 16th, 2014 - 10:32 GMT

Saudization? Think again! Expats coming back to KSA en masse despite deportations

MENA salaries are expected to increase across all sectors, and particularly within infrastructure, tourism and construction development (File Archive/Shutterstock)

January 16th, 2014 - 10:21 GMT

Time to buy a bigger wallet: MENA salaries expected to rise 6-8 percent in 2014

Look for more high quality businesses preparing for IPO in 2014. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

January 16th, 2014 - 07:23 GMT

Three factors that will drive 2014 IPO activity in the Middle East

The forum’s founder, Klaus Schwab, told reporters Wednesday at the organization’s lavish headquarters overlooking Lake Geneva that the event seeks to “push the reset button” on the world’s crisis mode.

January 16th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Other than bringing Iran and Israel under one roof, Davos' World Economic Forum aims to 'push the rest button' on Syria, global economic crisis

Adnoc said last week it wouldn’t renew its concession agreement with BP, Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell, Total and Partex to run the fields

January 15th, 2014 - 08:05 GMT

The end of an era: 75 years later, Abu Dhabi to sell oil at premium prices

“Aggregate growth for the region is projected at 2.8 percent in 2014, firming to 3.3 in 2015 and 3.6 percent in 2016, well below the region’s potential,” it added.

January 15th, 2014 - 07:25 GMT

World Bank describes tge MENA's economic performance as 'below potential'

If consulting firms want to invest in new markets, they should invest in the GCC. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

January 15th, 2014 - 12:06 GMT

Consulting Industry Alert: GCC consulting market now growing faster than US and China

Innovation often needs to be couple with a disciplined approach. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

January 15th, 2014 - 10:46 GMT

Bringing structure to innovation: Dubai opens entrepreneurship academy

A delegation of economic and trade officials from Germany will travel to Iran in the coming days to explore ways to give a boost to bilateral ties.

January 15th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Ready for business: Germany to send economic delegation to Iran to explore bilateral economic ties

Asmar is now planning on providing companies with programmes for employees to volunteer in activities all around the Kingdom and the Arab world.

January 15th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Meet the Jordananian entrepreneur who made Forbes' 30 under 30 list

Cutting subsidies is politically difficult because of longstanding tensions between the cabinet and parliament, where many lawmakers campaign to raise social benefits.

January 14th, 2014 - 10:15 GMT

Kuwait's nanny state model under serious scrutiny