Sept 28 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks edge down on Europe bank woes, lower oil

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi tumbles on government austerity steps

* Oil prices climb after industry data shows U.S. stocks draw O/R

* Gold extends losses as dollar, stocks rise

* Middle East Crude-Dubai drops to lowest in nearly 2 months

* Oil down 3 pct as Saudi, Iran dash hopes for an Algiers deal

* U.S. announces $364 million more in aid for Syrians

* UN calls for support for Libya govt, upholding of ban on arms

* Iraq bases 2017 budget on higher oil exports, $42 price

* Moroccan central bank keeps rates unchanged, sees 4 pct growth in 2017

* Iran's Ahmadinejad says will not make presidential comeback bid

* Syrian government forces advance in Aleppo old city - monitoring group

* Turkish 5-year bond yield below forecast in auction

EGYPT

* Egypt's move to ditch government wheat inspectors upsets traders

* Russia to restore Egyptian fruit, vegetable imports in 3-5 days

* Egypt pound steady at regular dollar sale, weaker on black market

* BP signs three concession amendments with Egypt -statement

SAUDI ARABIA

* Opponents of Saudi 9/11 bill keep up fight ahead of veto override vote

* Saudi chops wage, benefit bill in delicate pursuit of austerity

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* UAE central bank foreign assets fall in August

* UAE August bank lending slows, money supply picks up

* Ride-hailing company Careem says profitability in sight

* Otokar Otomotiv decides to form a JV in UAE

* Abu Dhabi August inflation plunges to 0.5 pct

QATAR

* Tasweeq offers more prompt condensate, splitter delay likely extended

* Douglas Emmett and QIA buy Santa Monica office building for $139.5 mln

* Qatar to build Bedouin camp for 2,000 World Cup fans

KUWAIT

* Kuwait bourse to introduce new stock swing limit

* Kuwait August inflation eases to 2.9 pct

* Kuwait requires secondary debt market-bank exec

* Fiscal reform can help Kuwait adjust to low oil prices - CBank governor

BAHRAIN

* Bahrain to require external sharia auditors for Islamic banks

* Fitch Rates Bahrain's Upcoming USD Sukuk and Bonds 'BB+(EXP)'

OMAN

* Oman July money supply growth picks up

(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com;))