Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on April 12

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on April 12

* 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 - officialSAUDI 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 CoUNITED 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