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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 ...

Halal tourism, halal meal kits and Barbies with mix-and-match abayas are just some of the Islamic trends for 2018. (Shutterstock)

January 3rd, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

From Halal Hotels to Muslim Dolls: Top Islamic Trends of 2018

Aid agencies have warned that about eight million people in the country are on the brink of famine with outbreaks of cholera and diphtheria. (AFP)

January 3rd, 2018 - 01:00 GMT

Yemen Announces First Budget Since Beginning of War

No changes on the dependent fee this year, says Saudi Arabia. (AFP)

January 3rd, 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia: Dependent Fee on Track, to Hit SR400 by 2020

The UAE is firmly on course to be one of the best performers among other regional economies over the next five years. (Pixabay)

January 3rd, 2018 - 11:40 GMT

Trade, Tourism Main Drivers of UAE’s Growth Over Next 5 Years: Analysts

Turkey is raising its minimum wage by 14.5 percent as of January 1. (AFP)

January 2nd, 2018 - 01:00 GMT

Turkey Raises Minimum Wage by 14.5 Percent in 2018

Saudi Arabia stands 12th among G20 nations in terms of the average fall in the rate of unemployment during the third quarter of 2017. (AFP)

January 2nd, 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Saudi Unemployment Falls 5.8 Percent in 2017: Report

In its 2018 state budget Jordan has included, for the first time, a social safety network to make up for the rising cost of living. (AFP)

January 2nd, 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Jordan Introduces Cash Support to Poorer Citizens in 2018 Budget

The encouraging sign of Adnoc IPO will lead to optimistic outlook from the other oil companies in the region, according to analysts. (AFP)

January 2nd, 2018 - 10:00 GMT

Adnoc Distribution IPO Could Spur More Listings in Energy: Experts

Inflation in Saudi Arabia is likely to rise in coming months on the back of the hike in electricity prices, fuel prices and implementation of a VAT regime. (AFP)

January 2nd, 2018 - 09:00 GMT

Inflation to Rise in Saudi Arabia With VAT, New Fuel Prices

The introduction of a VAT regime in the UAE marks the beginning of a new era for the UAE economy where the general public will start sharing the burden of budgetary expenditure. (AFP)

January 2nd, 2018 - 08:00 GMT

VAT Begins in UAE: How Will It Affect Purchasing Power?

Iran and Russia are finalizing an agreement between their central banks to overcome financial sanctions by the US. (AFP)

January 1st, 2018 - 09:37 GMT

Iran, Russia Finalizing Deal to Integrate Their Banking Systems

From the year’s biggest IPOs to Saudi Arabia’s new dependent fee and the Qatar crisis, here’s a roundup of some of the most significant business stories of 2017. (AFP)

December 31st, 2017 - 05:28 GMT

2017 Year in Review: Al Bawaba’s Top 10 Business Stories