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Crypto theft loss doubles to $1.38 billion in first half of 2024: Report

Five incidents accounted for 70 percent of the total amount stolen so far this year

Dubai sees 190 prime property deals over $10 million in H1 2024 as supply drops: Report

The emirate's prime residential markets face a 47 percent supply shortage, with only 2,851 properties available

DEWA’s IPWP model attracts $11.87 billion investment over 10 years

Key projects include the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which aims for 5,000MW by 2030 at AED50 billion

UAE’s ADNOC, JBIC sign $3 billion green financing agreement

The credit facility is part of JBIC's GREEN lending program and is partially supported by Japanese commercial banks

Kuwait projects $61.7 billion budget revenues over next four years

Kuwait needs economic reforms for fiscal sustainability and diversifying non-oil revenues, says Minister

Saudi Arabia issues 121,521 business registrations in Q2 2024, up 78 percent year-over-year

E-commerce saw a 17.47 percent yearly increase, reaching 40,697 registrations

14 Saudi sports clubs slated for privatization in latest push to modernize industry

The first batch of clubs includes Al-Zulfi, Al-Nahda, Al-Okhdood, Al-Ansar, Al-Orouba, and Al-Kholood

China’s service trade soars to $415.6 billion in first five months of 2024, posting 16 percent growth

Exports amounted to approximately 1.22 trillion yuan, up 11 percent, while imports stood at 1.8 trillion yuan

Qatar’s non-oil private sector hits fastest growth in a year and a half, PMI reaches 55.9 in June

Companies continued to expand employment and the 12-month outlook remained strong

Saudi Arabia’s PIF expands Middle East-Asia Investments, invests $500 million in Hong Kong conglomerate

The investment includes $100 million in five-year convertible debentures and $400 million in a five-year loan

Bitcoin hits four-month low, declines 8.06 percent to $54,215.42

Bitcoin has lost more than 21 percent since its record high of $73,803.25 in mid-March

Oman climbs five spots in 2024 Competitive Industrial Performance Index

Oman's tech investments, automation, and supply chain consolidation have driven economic improvement