DUBAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates on Sunday welcomed Iran's deal with six world powers to restrain its nuclear programme, state news agency WAM said.

"The cabinet hopes this would represent a step towards a permanent agreement that preserves the stability of the region and shield it from tension and the danger of nuclear proliferation," WAM said. (Reporting by Rania El Gamal; editing by Sami Aboudi)