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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))