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DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares fall to 3-1/2 month low as trade war escalates
* PRECIOUS-Gold steadies near 1-month peak as trade escalation lifts safe-haven demand
* Oil prices rise, gains tempered by U.S.-China trade tensions
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Trade tensions, tanker attacks darken mood in Gulf markets
* Saudi oil tankers among those attacked off UAE amid Iran tensions
* Trump says it would be big mistake for Iran to try anything against U.S
* Britain warns of Iran-U.S. conflict, Pompeo meets Europeans
* Iran insists on ramping up oil sales to stay in nuclear pact - sources
* U.S. Energy Dept says oil markets well supplied after attack on ships off UAE
* Turkey plans to tap 40 bln lira from central bank reserves -sources
* Clashes in Sudan's capital after deal on transitional power structure
SAUDI ARABIA
* MSCI adds Saudi Arabia, Argentina indexes to emerging markets index
* GRAPHIC-Oil supply crunch to test OPEC's spare capacity
* FACTBOX-Strait of Hormuz: the world's most important oil artery
EGYPY
* Egypt procures 1.6 mln tonnes of local wheat - cabinet
* Egypt's new desert capital faces delays as it battles for funds
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE's Finablr extends IPO closing by a day to May 14 - sources
* Aldar Properties Q1 Profit Falls
* Abu Dhabi Murban crude trades at highest premium in more than 4 years -sources
BAHRAIN
* Bahrain's GFH Financial Group Q1 Profit Falls [Bahrain's GFH Financial Group Q1 Profit Falls
* Al Salam Bank Bahrain Q1 Profit Rises
(Reporting By Dubai Newsroom) ((Dubai.Newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))