Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday ahead of third-quarter earnings and with the region still on high alert for Israel to retaliate against Iran for an Oct. 1 barrage of missiles launched in response to Israeli actions in Lebanon.

Saudi Arabia's benchmark index <.TASI> dropped 0.9%, ACWA Power Co <2082.SE> declined 7.4% and Al Taiseer Group <4143.SE> fell 0.6%.

In Qatar, the index <.QSI> lost 0.2%, hit by a 0.6% fall in petrochemical maker Industries Qatar <IQCD.QA>.

Oil prices - a key factor for the Gulf's financial markets - declined over 2%, wiping out all of last week's gains, as China's stimulus plans failed to inspire investor confidence and the country's oil imports fell for the fifth month, stoking concern about fuel demand.

The markets were also depressed by worries that the possibility of an Israeli response to Iran's Oct. 1 missile attack could disrupt oil production, though the U.S. has cautioned Israel against targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.

Lower prices and disruptions to crude exports impact fiscal balances in countries reliant on oil income.

Dubai's main share index <.DFMGI> gained 0.3%, with top lender Emirates NBD <ENBD.DU> rising 2.3%.

The Abu Dhabi index <.FTFADGI> finished 0.5% higher.

The Dubai stock market continued its rebound, maintaining a healthy bullish trend, which could be further supported by solid earnings if the results are confirmed, said George Pavel General Manager at Capex.com.

According to Pavel, regional geopolitical tensions were less impactful on UAE markets, although they did not avoid the risks entirely.

Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index <.EGX30> advanced 1.1%, ending three sessions of losses, led by a 1% rise in Commercial International Bank <COMI.CA>.

SAUDI ARABIA

<.TASI> fell 0.9% to 11,960

ABU DHABI

<.FTFADGI> rose 0.5% to 9,303

DUBAI

<.DFMGI> down 0.3% to 4,455

QATAR

<.QSI> lost 0.2% to 10,478

EGYPT

<.EGX30> up 1.1% to 30,273

BAHRAIN

<.BAX> eased 0.2% to 1,995

OMAN

<.MSX30> gained 0.8% to 4,803

KUWAIT

<.BKP> lost 0.1% to 7,565

(Reporting by Ateeq Shariff in BengaluruEditing by Gareth Jones)