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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-Asia shares slip into earnings season, U.S. data deluge
* Oil prices climb on favourable outlook for U.S. fuel demand
* PRECIOUS-Gold prices slip as Treasury yields, dollar firm on upbeat U.S. data
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most major Gulf markets fall; Dubai gains
* Iran says Natanz nuclear site hit by terrorism-TV
* Saudi-led coalition intercepts explosive-laden drones launched by Yemen's Houthis - TV
* IMF warns on rising debt risks in virus-hit Middle East, Central Asia
* Jordan's king Abdullah and estranged prince Hamza make first joint appearance since rift
* Israel pledges to work with U.S. on Iran
EGYPT
* Egypt's hotels, open at half capacity, had 40%-45% occupancy rate in Q1 2021 - official
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi's Almarai Q1 Profit Rises
* Sudan to get $400 mln from Saudi Arabia, UAE for agriculture - SUNA
* Saudi Arabia's SABIC signs MoU with Saudi Investment Recycling Co
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE selects first Arab woman for astronaut training
* UAE's flydubai says fleet not affected by possible 737 MAX electrical issue
* Dubai trade value fell 13.7% in 2020
* AFT Pharmaceuticals Signs Deals To Distribute Its Hand Sanitiser In UAE, Kuwait, Oman & Kenya
* Emaar Properties Shareholders Approve Dividend Of 10 Fils/Share
QATAR
* Qatar National Bank's Q1 net profit falls 7% as provisions climb
KUWAIT
* Kuwait Airways CEO resigns after less than a year in the job
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))