Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on March 8 – ZAWYA

Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on March 8 – ZAWYA

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most of Gulf markets decline on coronavirus fears. * Saudi Arabia detains senior royals for alleged coup plot, including king's brother -sources. * OPEC's pact with Russia falls apart, sending oil into tailspin. * Saudi Arabia slashes April crude oil prices after OPEC's supply pact collapsed. * WHO urges countries to make containing coronavirus "highest priority". * Egypt confirms 33 new cases of coronavirus on Nile cruise ship. * Kuwait suspends flights to and from seven countries over coronavirus -tweet.