Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on March 29

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on March 29

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 edge higher, oil slips as Suez Canal ship re-floated  * Oil edges lower as salvage operation in Canal goes on  * MIDEAST STOCKS-Major Gulf markets gain as Suez Canal jam continues  * Syrian pound rebounds on tighter capital controls, bank withdrawal limits - bankers * World Bank re-engages with Sudan following arrears clearance * MEDIA-Iraq discussing $7 billion energy deal with Total, minister says - Bloomberg News EGYPT* Diggers and dredgers struggle to free ship blocking Suez Canal SAUDI ARABIA* Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi rigged boats, drones - state media * Saudi Crown Prince discusses Green Initiative with Arab leaders  * TABLE-Saudi money supply increase in February  UNITED ARAB EMIRATES* UAE firm to manufacture Chinese Sinopharm vaccine from April  * Murban crude futures start trading at new ICE, Abu Dhabi exchange * EY drops appeal against $11 mln Dubai whistleblower case - FT  (Compiled by Dubai newsroom) (([email protected]))