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Abu Dhabi Residential Prices Rise 17.8% in Q2 2026
In Q2 2026, residential property prices in Abu Dhabi rose 17.8% year-on-year, with apartments up 24.1%. Growth slowed to a two-year low, but the market remains attractive for investors.
Azerbaijan's Banking Assets Grow 9.5% Year-on-Year
Azerbaijan's banking sector assets reached 60.98 billion manats as of August 1, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Bitcoin tops $81,000 for first time since May 15
Bitcoin rose 4%, surpassing $81,000 for the first time since May 15, according to trading data.
Online Retail in Russia Grows 18.7% in First Half of 2026
Online retail sales in Russia reached 7.2 trillion rubles in H1 2026, up 18.7% year-on-year. E-commerce share of retail rose to 22.2%.
Uzbekistan's ICT Market Grows 22% in First Five Months of 2026
The volume of communication and ICT services in Uzbekistan reached 39 trillion soums ($3.2 billion) in January–May 2026, up 22.2% year-on-year, driven mainly by software development.
Uzbekistan Tops Global Ranking for Venture Capital Growth
According to Dealroom.co, venture capital investments in Uzbekistan surged 539.7% in the first half of 2026, the highest growth rate worldwide.