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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-Asian shares rise as U.S. stimulus plans offset virus woes
* Oil prices fall for 2nd session as COVID-19 lockdown concerns cast pall over demand prospects
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets in red; Kuwait up on banks
* PRECIOUS-Gold ticks up on weaker dollar, U.S. stimulus hopes
* U.S. will work with Israel to build on regional normalization agreements -Biden national security adviser
* Saudi Arabia expects 'excellent relations' with Biden administration
* Saudi sovereign fund to double assets in next five years to $1.07 trln - Crown Prince
* Israel bans international flights to curb coronavirus spread
* IMF says Iraq has requested emergency assistance, talks ongoing
* UAE cabinet approves setting up embassy in Tel Aviv
* Yemen aid groups call on U.S. to revoke Houthi terrorism designation
EGYPT
* Egypt begins COVID-19 vaccination drive with frontline medical staff
* Suez Canal Bank Reduces Stake In Mohandes Insurance To 3.064%
* Air Arabia Resumes Flights Between Alexandria And Doha
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia names Fahad al-Mubarak as new central bank governor
* Saudi Oil Exports Value Down 39.8% In November - Official Data
* Saudi's Almarai Q4 Profit Rises
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Tabreed Signs Agreement With Twofour54 To Cool Yas Creative Hub In Yas Bay
* UAE's FAB Signs Service Level Agreement With Muscat Clearing And Depository
KUWAIT
* Kuwait's emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff
* Kuwait limits overseas airport arrivals after COVID variant detected
* Central Bank Of Kuwait Allows Banks To Distribute 2020 Dividends
BAHRAIN
* Gulf Air seeks Airbus, Boeing aircraft delays, acting CEO says
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))