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The Buzz

Business briefing:12 July 2013

by Executive Staff
written by Executive Staff

Economics and Policy

A number of the companies bidding on Lebanon's oil and gas have withdrawn over security concerns.

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The International Monetary Fund is not currently discussing a possible loan with Egypt's interim government, and its decision on whether to engage would be guided by the views of the international community.

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A US-backed plan to boost the Palestinian economy is taking shape.

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Companies and Business

Dutch dredging and maritime service provider Boskalis Westminster has sold its 40 percent stake in Middle East maritime contractor Archirodon to its joint venture partner and another investor for $190m.

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The Iraqi banking sector is set for significant earnings and asset growth over the next decade driven by a strong macro environment, increasing credit penetration and the improving security situation in the country, says a report.

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Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have assigned five firms to study the construction of a railway bridge parallel to the King Fahd Causeway.

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