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Gulf stock markets may have a modestly firm tone on Monday because of a positive global environment and strong short-term technicals

Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Monday.

Bahrain's Al Baraka Banking Group plans to launch an Islamic finance venture in Morocco in an effort to diversify assets and revenues as the lender expands its operations in Africa

Bahrain's Al Baraka Banking Group plans to launch an Islamic finance venture in Morocco in an effort to diversify assets and revenues as the lender expands its operations in Africa

Bahrain is tightening its rules for Islamic banks by requiring all of them to undergo independent, external audits.

Dubai index lost 0.3 percent as almost three-fifths of traded shares declined