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Cooked on pure gold bars: Jeweler serves $450,000 steak

January 18th, 2026 - 09:42 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Cooked on pure gold bars: Jeweler serves $450,000 steak

ALBAWABA - A bizarre and unusual video has gone viral on social media, showing a New York City jeweler cooking a steak on three gold bars. The sight astonished viewers and garnered millions of views within hours. In the video, the jeweler explained that gold is one of the fastest conductors of heat, causing it to heat up very quickly. He asserted that cooking a steak on gold takes three ...

United Arab Bank CEO Paul Trowbridge described the undisclosed deal as “priceless”.

September 9th, 2013 - 12:10 GMT

Barcelona signs another 'priceless' UAE deal

Last year, criminals from India created a fake website that claimed to be associated with the IDB and tried to collect money online. The fraud was uncovered and customers were warned by Indian officials.

September 9th, 2013 - 10:00 GMT

Hajj season bringing sheep prices to unholy levels

The annual study, which benchmarks building costs in 47 countries, found that relative construction costs across the globe have been affected by substantial fluctuations in currency throughout the year.

September 9th, 2013 - 09:44 GMT

GCC construction costs shoot as high as their skyscrapers

Qualified customers will enjoy free holiday packages, with the flexibility to choose their destinations. They will also have a chance to start repayment for their loans next year.

September 8th, 2013 - 02:36 GMT

Commercial Bank of Dubai offers a free vacation for those willing to sink themselves in debt

Be prepared for a turning of the cycle very soon, and the stock market is unlikely to keep its nerve in anticipation.

September 8th, 2013 - 02:02 GMT

Global markets on the edge, awaiting US, UN decision

With its isolated coffee shops and restaurants, Beirut seems to have lost its old charm. Pictured: an empty Beirut Restaurant.

September 8th, 2013 - 01:00 GMT

Syrian crisis threatens Beirut's standing as "Paris of the Middle East"

Despite the rising influx of refugees, the Lebanese state has yet to draft a comprehensive plan to meet increasing needs, particularly in the health and education sectors.

September 8th, 2013 - 12:45 GMT

World Bank to attempt and rectify Syria's economic toll on Lebanon

September 8th, 2013 - 08:15 GMT

Harvard,AUD host conference on global socioeconomic issues in Dubai

The NBK pointed out that the investment sector sales totaled KD176 million in July, almost double the amount seen a year earlier.

September 8th, 2013 - 07:33 GMT

Kuwait's real estate and investment sectors booming to record levels

The biggest damage resulting from the closure of oil facilities is the reduction in the production of oil and gas, which has caused a deficit in the general budget of the Libyan state.

September 5th, 2013 - 01:54 GMT

Libya's oil production: hitting rock bottom?

Head of the Industrialists Association Nehmat Frem warned that Lebanon had crossed into dangerous territory when its public debt grew above $60 billion.

September 5th, 2013 - 01:48 GMT

Lebanon's private sector strike described as 'unmatched in 40 years'

The country’s strong performance in terms of competitiveness rests on solid foundations made up of a high-quality institutional framework (4th), a stable macroeconomic environment (6th), and an efficient goods market (3rd), the report said.

September 5th, 2013 - 12:55 GMT

Qatar shining as most competitive economy in the Middle East