Economics Lebanon’s economy performed poorly in the first three quarters of 2012, but the year should still end with positive growth, according to Bank Audi’s quarterly Economic Report. More from The Daily Star Brent crude edged up to above US$109 a barrel on Monday as escalating tensions between Israelis and Palestinians fueled concerns about supply from the Middle East. More from Reuters Companies Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development Company said on Sunday it has signed a $106.7m eight-year syndicated facility to finance the development of the Sidra Village residential project. More from Arabian Business Saudi Arabia on Sunday said it has signed contracts worth SR2.68bn ($714m) to establish a number of new scientific colleges and improve facilities at universities in the Gulf kingdom. More from Arabian Business Egypt's biggest publicly traded steel manufacturer, Ezz Steel has regained one of two production licences withdrawn by
