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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 ...

Britain’s biggest listed funeral services company, Dignity, is slashing the cost of its basic funeral by 25 percent with immediate effect, it said on Friday. Others are following suit. (Shutterstock)

January 21st, 2018 - 02:57 GMT

Has Brexit Made Funeral Services Cheaper in UK?

Bosnia has become a favored destination for Arab tourists and investors alike. In the photo: Bosnian women take cover from the rain under umbrellas in Sarajevo, on January 15, 2014. (AFP)

January 21st, 2018 - 02:21 GMT

Arabs Hold Over 40 Percent of Bosnia’s FDI: Turkish Businessman

The rapid growth of US shale producers will shortly knock Saudi Arabia from second to third place, with only Russia ahead, the International Energy Agency said. (Shutterstock)

January 21st, 2018 - 12:29 GMT

Very Soon.. US Could Overtake Saudi Arabia in Oil Production

From Bill Gates to Marc Benioff, read on for some of the most notable technologists speaking at the World Economic Forum this year. (Shutterstock)

January 21st, 2018 - 12:12 GMT

World Economic Forum 2018: Bill Gates, Dara Khosrowshahi and Jack Ma Among Top Speakers

Borrowing money in the UAE could become more difficult as interest rates are expected to increase this year, in line with increases by the US Federal Reserve. (Shutterstock)

January 21st, 2018 - 10:26 GMT

Higher Interest Rates, the End of Easy Borrowing in UAE?

Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of 'Adaa', a dedicated entity for public performance measurement.
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January 21st, 2018 - 10:02 GMT

New Center Launched to Rate Performance of Public Services: Saudi Arabia

The Jeddah Tower is projected to be over 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) tall, eclipsing Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which is over 828 meters. (Photo courtesy of the developer)

January 18th, 2018 - 02:01 GMT

Work Begins on Jeddah Tower, World's Tallest Skyscraper

Bitcoin has all the hallmarks of a speculative bubble but the global economy will be fine even if it bursts, analysts say. (Shutterstock)

January 18th, 2018 - 01:00 GMT

Bitcoin Bubble Will Burst, But No Big Deal

The main driver behind the restoration of Egypt’s economic competitiveness was the decision to float the pound in November 2016, the report states. (Shutterstock)

January 18th, 2018 - 11:42 GMT

Egypt’s Economy to Record Region’s Strongest Growth by 2019: Report

Saudi Arabia issued a directive on Wednesday to transfer $2 billion to Yemen’s central bank to "alleviate the suffering" of the Yemeni people. (AFP)

January 18th, 2018 - 10:57 GMT

Yemenis Hail $2 Billion Saudi Cash Injection, Rial Soars

Careem is reportedly in early talks about a potential IPO in early 2019. (File photo)

January 18th, 2018 - 10:16 GMT

Careem in Early Talks for IPO in 2019: Bloomberg

Food security in Kuwait is not limited to adequate supply, but also includes salubrity, food freshness and unlimited access to food. (AFP)

January 18th, 2018 - 09:39 GMT

Kuwait Most Food-Secure Country in Arab World: Experts