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Oman’s Q1 2024 GDP rises to $27.15 billion driven by non-oil sector growth

This growth was driven by a surge in non-oil activities, which recorded a value of OMR7.18 billion

Dubai Customs harnesses blockchain to usher in an era of efficient and transparent trade

New platform launched to strengthen collaboration between government entities and logistics industries

China’s foreign exchange reserves reach $3.22 trillion by end of June 2024

The amount shrank by 0.3 percent compared to the previous month

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