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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.

Bahrain is set to review fuel subsidies, which are expected to cost the government almost BD1 billion ($2.637 billion) a year

December 23rd, 2012 - 07:23 GMT

Government review ordered as Bahrain's fuel subsidy bill to hit $2.6 billion

There is confusion as to wether or not the head of Egypt's central bank has resigned

December 23rd, 2012 - 06:53 GMT

Confusion over Egypt's central bank chief's resignation

Lebanon's budget deficit soared to almost 20 per cent of spending, in the first eight months of 2012

December 23rd, 2012 - 06:42 GMT

Lebanon's budget deficit soars

Tunisia is to auction former President Ben Ali's fortune to raise money for the government

December 23rd, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

More of Ben Ali's swag on sale in Tunisia

The governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), Farouq El-Oqda, has resigned

December 22nd, 2012 - 06:52 GMT

Egypt: Central Bank boss resigns

Trade between GCC nations in 2011 reached a record of $85 billion

December 20th, 2012 - 01:09 GMT

Inter-GCC trade at record high

Countries in the Maghreb area of North Africa are set for closer cooperation

December 20th, 2012 - 11:55 GMT

EU supports integration process in Maghreb

HSBC has been fined after laundering money for Syria and Iran

December 20th, 2012 - 11:45 GMT

HSBC fined over Syrian and Iranian money laundering

Jordan and Iraq are to discuss the construction of new oil and gas pipes next week

December 20th, 2012 - 09:51 GMT

Iraq to discuss new oil pipelines with Jordan

Apple's reintroduction of Google maps to iOS6 has boosted the numbers using the new system

December 20th, 2012 - 09:18 GMT

Google helps Apple fans get iOS6

Saudi Arabia has signed new contracts to boost energy and water production in the Kingdom

December 20th, 2012 - 08:44 GMT

Saudi Arabia signs new water and power contracts

The Palestinian Authority is to borrow money from local banks to pay wages as a general strike enters the second day

December 20th, 2012 - 08:06 GMT

Palestine: General strike enters second day, PA to borrow from banks to pay wages