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Oil prices slipped in early trading on Monday as the chances fell of Middle East producers agreeing to restrain overproduction.

UAE's more diversified economy and the macro-prudential initiatives in real estate and banking regulations since the 2008 global financial crisis will support the solvency profiles of banks, according to rating agency Moody's.

Stock markets in the Gulf pulled back in early trade on Sunday as investors reacted to a 4 percent tumble by oil prices at the end of last week.

Stock markets in the Gulf may kick off the second quarter on a weak footing on Sunday after oil prices tumbled about 4% at the end of last week.

Uncertainty in the global macroeconomic environment has turned investors cautious and more vigilant.

Trump says he wants low interest rates