DUBAI, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group DUBAHC.UL (DHCOG), part of a conglomerate owned by the emirate's ruler, reported a 24 percent increase in half-year net profit.

DHCOG has interests in hospitality, business parks, real estate and telecommunications. It made a net profit of 2.6 billion dirhams ($707.91 million) in the first six months of 2015, up from 2.1 billion dirhams in the prior-year period, according to a statement emailed this weekend.

In the statement, the company said it expects full-year net profit to exceed 5.5 billion dirhams. It reported a profit of 4.68 billion dirhams in 2014.

DHCOG did not provide a half-yearly revenue figure or explain the profit growth, aside from stating it "continued to see good operational progress with all businesses performing well and contributing to the Group's profitability".

($1 = 3.6728 UAE dirhams)

(Reporting by Matt Smith; Editing by Richard Borsuk) ((matt.smith1@thomsonreuters.com; 00971506354039; Reuters Messaging: matt.smith1.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))

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