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Bitcoin

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.

Meanwhile Qatar’s emir also asserted that his country does not finance any terrorist organisations in Syria or Iraq and has never done so

September 17th, 2014 - 04:02 GMT

Angela Merkel wants her country to cooperate with Qatar over energy

The foundation work for the state-of-the-art school has begun at a cost of BD4.6 million ($12.2 million), it added.

September 17th, 2014 - 03:22 GMT

Bahrain starts work on massive school project

Al Bawaba

September 17th, 2014 - 03:11 GMT

Gaza War to end seven years of consecutive growth in Palestinian economy

Although housing prices have continued to surge throughout the year, prices have also soared, particularly in İstanbul and other major urban centers.

September 17th, 2014 - 01:49 GMT

Time to reconsider the vacation house? Istanbul housing prices up 21%

Al Bawaba

September 17th, 2014 - 04:55 GMT

Mixed signals: China's FDI levels hit two year low

These meetings form part of the mandatory updates required to be provided to the BIE as Dubai prepares for the submission of all requirements to seek formal approval at the next critical registration phase in November 2015.

September 17th, 2014 - 04:55 GMT

Expo 2020 plans under review

The Suze Canal

September 17th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

How many investment certificates will it take? Suez Canal project to cost $220 billion over 15 years

The granting of the Unit Three and Four construction licence followed an intensive 18-month review by about 200 FANR and other technical experts.

September 17th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Can't get enough? The UAE decides on two more nuclear reactors

Al Bawaba

September 16th, 2014 - 02:52 GMT

Egyptian court upholds jail sentence, $7 million fine against business tycoon Nassef Sawiris

Al Bawaba

September 16th, 2014 - 02:45 GMT

Arabtec 'unaware' that ex-CEO will sell his stake

ICD is also developing the new Atlantic Hotel and Resort in Sanya city in Hainan Province, China, in cooperation with Kerzner.

September 16th, 2014 - 02:31 GMT

How can a hotel possibly cost this much? UAE to direct sovereign wealth towards $1.5 billion hotel on Palm Jumeirah

Al Bawaba

September 16th, 2014 - 02:12 GMT

That's more than a billion a day: Egypt raises $8.5 billion in total for Suez Canal expansion project