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October 5th, 2025 - 06:30 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Bitcoin breaks a new record, hits over $125,000

ALBAWABA - Bitcoin broke a new record high on Sunday, rising to more than $125,000, AFP reported. The cryptocurrency has jumped to $125,689, over-taking its latest record, which was marked in August 2025. In August, Bitcoin reached a record of $124,500.

The Global Infrastructure Investment Index ranks the world’s 41 most dynamic countries with the greatest potential for growth and investment in their economic infrastructure.

September 24th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

UAE overtakes Canada in terms of infrastructure investment

According to Israeli military experts, the country's submarines could be used as a second strike capability in case of an Iranian attack using non-conventional weapons.

September 24th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

A historic irony: Germany supplies Israel with world's most advanced submarine

Dozens of Chinese firms are producing and exporting "tools of torture", from electric stun guns to metal spiked batons, to countries with bad human rights records, rights group Amnesty International said on Tuesday.

September 23rd, 2014 - 01:56 GMT

Could the Middle East be an importer? Chinese firms top producers of 'tools of torture'

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September 23rd, 2014 - 01:10 GMT

Expats mull returning home: Dubai housing prices rise to Manhattan-level peaks

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September 23rd, 2014 - 12:48 GMT

A plethora of trial errors and excluded evidence: Arab Bank to appeal liable verdict on supporting Hamas by New York court

Both Kuwait and Bahrain are expected to witness a major surge in the value of infrastructure projects this year, according to the report

September 23rd, 2014 - 04:55 GMT

An impending infrastructure 'explosion': GCC construction sector to hit $86 billion in 2014

A positive response from bank customers to use their Emirates ID cards as ATM cards proves the UAE’s residents’ keenness to adopt latest technologies without any apprehension.

September 23rd, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

UAE residents can now use ID's as ATM cards

Al Bawaba

September 22nd, 2014 - 06:39 GMT

Role reversal? Egyptian firm acquires five-star hotel in Dubai

Cancellation of the tournament will have an impact on the country's economy, particularly the construction sector,

September 22nd, 2014 - 05:45 GMT

Time to cut things short: Qatar 'will not host World Cup', says FIFA official

The Current TV sale was initially resisted by distributors including Time Warner Cable and AT&T, which argued that they had contracted with Current TV and not Al Jazeera.

September 22nd, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

The other way around: Al-Jazeera countersues Algore

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September 22nd, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Dubai World to restructure $25 billion debt 'soon'

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September 21st, 2014 - 07:17 GMT

Truly global: Cityscape global opened its doors in Dubai today