Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on August 31

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on August 31

* Oil prices edge up on stimulus support despite ample supplies  * MIDEAST STOCKS-Banks push Saudi shares higher; Dubai eases * PRECIOUS-old hits near 2-week high on dollar weakness, dovish Fed * Trump adviser sees more Arab, Muslim partners for Israel after UAE deal * Saudi-led coalition destroys explosive-laden drone, boat launched by Yemen's Houthis -SPA * Israel hopes for UAE normalisation ceremony in DC next month, minister says * Lebanese ambassador Adib poised to be designated PM EGYPT* EGX Says Citadel Capital Reduces Stake In ASCOM To 54.05% * Egypt detains second suspect in alleged rape case, three more held in Lebanon SAUDI ARABIA* Saudi bourse Tadawul officially launches derivatives market* Israeli delegates plane flying to UAE will fly over Saudi Arabia, source says* Saudi money supply increase in