Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates ended Friday on a mixed note, as investors held their breath ahead of crucial US jobs data, which could offer valuable insights into the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions.

Equities fell Friday as traders prepared for the release of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates, with several officials

Stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar steadied Friday as traders awaited key US jobs data for signals on the health of the world's largest economy and the outlook for interest rates. Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets closed lower Friday.