DUBAI: Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks dip, oil gains as Syria fears go on; US bank shares fall 

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf stocks in red over Syria tension, Saudi stabilises 

* Oil rises on Syria tensions, up most in week since July 

* PRECIOUS-Gold on track for second weekly gain as Syria concerns linger 

* U.S. says air strikes cripple Syria chemical weapons program 

* Four Arab states stick by Qatar demands despite U.S. pressure to end rift

* Iran tells France not to be influenced by Saudi prince on nuclear deal

* Iraq's oil development contracts may draw 14 bidders 

* Algerian PM says economy to improve in 2018 as energy exports recover 

* Libya's Haftar treated in Paris after feeling ill on tour - spokesman

 

EGYPT

* Egypt court upholds life sentence against Brotherhood leader 

* Eight Egyptian soldiers, 14 militants killed in Sinai attack - army 

* Egypt sees 2 pct primary surplus in FY 2018/19 on higher taxes, lower subsidies 

* Egypt's former anti-graft chief referred to military trial - lawyer 

* Egyptian prosecutor summons nine journalists over election coverage 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi's $11 billion bond largely covers dollar funding for 2018 – official 

* Spain signs $2.2 bln framework deal to sell warships to Saudi Arabia

* Houthi leader says group developing its military capabilities 

 

QATAR

* Qatar raises $12 bln in jumbo bond despite blockade

(Reporting by Dubai newsroom) ((Dubai.Newsroom@thomsonreuters.com;))