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Business briefing: 8 Aug 2013

by Executive Staff
written by Executive Staff

Economics and Policy

Egypt’s urban consumer inflation quickened to its fastest in two years last month, the central bank has said, driven by higher food prices and a sliding currency.

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Yemen's government thwarted an audacious terrorist plot to kidnap foreign workers and take control of the country's oil facilities.
 
 
 

The Turkish operator of two barges hired by Lebanon to supply electricity has said the second powership is due to arrive on August 14 or 15.

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Iraq’s Kurdistan region is exporting crude oil by truck to an Iranian port for shipping to Asia, using a trade route that is likely to anger both Baghdad and Washington.

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Companies and Business
 

UAE real estate giant Aldar Properties has unveiled a 200 per cent increase in second quarter net profits.

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Etihad Airways has outlined a range of major changes to its Australian operations, including new aircraft, new routes, additional flights and new airport facilities.

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