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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;))