UAE stocks make quick rebound, as banks and property shine
UAE stock markets outperformed their regional peers on Monday riding high on banking and real estate, while Saudi Arabia's benchmark index slipped as the kingdom extended virus-related restrictions. Dubai Financial Market surged 1.6 per cent to reverse all of its losses from Sunday, and in fact ended the day 8.2 per cent up so far this year making it one of top performing markets in the world. Dubai stocks opened 2021 on a strong footing, posting gains for first three consecutive weeks, as investors pinned their hopes on swift recovery enabled by efficient vaccine rollout. But the rally see...