DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Monday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-GLOBAL MARKETS-Global shares edge up on news Trump signs aid bill  

* Oil edges higher after Brexit deal, gains capped by pandemic  

* Gulf Arab ministers discuss steps to resolve diplomatic dispute  

 

EGYPT

* Egypt expects wheat prices to stabilise  

* Egypt's gas production to increase by 15% in 2020/21 -report  

* B Investments Holding Signs Agreement To Sell 20% Of Its Stake In Total Egypt  

* Alexandria National Co For Financial Investment Gets Purchase Offer For 84.99% Of Capital 

 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Arabia extends entry ban on coronavirus variant fears - state news agency 

* Sipchem Unit International Polymers Co Signs SAR 700 Mln Facility Agreement 

* Saudi Arabia makes four oil and gas discoveries -state news agency 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* ADNOC Distribution Intends To Acquire Fuel Distribution Assets In Saudi

* UAE president forms new Abu Dhabi Supreme Council 

* Dubai ruler approves $15.5 bln budget for 2021 as economic recovery seen 

* Emirates Announces Several Key Movements And Rotations To Commercial Team 

 

KUWAIT

* ALAFCO, Volaris Airlines Sign Two Agreements 

* Kuwait's AMWAL Board Approves Sale Of Investments In Al Shamel International Holding And Seventies 

 

OMAN

* Oman to reopen borders on December 29 - government tweet 

(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))