Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on March 8

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on March 8

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-Shares falter as tech skids, yields and oil ring inflation alarm  * Brent jumps past $70 for first time since pandemic began after Saudi facilities attacked  * MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt outperforms as most markets in the region gain  * PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds from 9-month low on weaker dollar, U.S. stimulus  * Saudi-led coalition says it downed six Houthi drones fired at Khamis Mushait * Saudi raises April crude official prices to Asia * Iran releases British-Iranian aid worker Zaghari-Ratcliffe from house arrest but court summons looms * Peace more powerful than war', Pope Francis says in Iraq's ruined city of Mosul EGYPT* Egypt's Sisi ups pressure for Ethiopia dam deal on Sudan visit * Egypt gets $440 mln World Bank loan to support rail network SAUDI ARABIA* Saudi c.bank extends deferred payment, guaranteed financing programmes * I'll believe it when I see it' - Saudi Arabia doubts oil recovery and keeps taps tight * BUZZ-BofA sees higher dividend from Aramco as oil prices rise * Alhokair Group Reopens Entertainment Centers, Cinemas, Operation Of All Restaurants And Cafes Services * NCB Announces Intention To Redeem 2015 Tier