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-Dollar, U.S. Treasuries edge higher on strong U.S. labor report

* Oil settles up more than $2 despite OPEC+ production cuts O/R

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most markets rise, Saudi extends gains on large private investment push

* PRECIOUS-Gold rises over 1% as dollar, yields retreat

* Jordanian military warns king's half-brother to stop actions undermining stability

* OPEC+ to ease oil curbs from May after U.S. calls Saudi

* U.S., Iran head to Vienna for indirect nuclear deal talks 

* Iran rejects 'step-by-step' lifting of U.S. sanction 

* Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi explosive-laden boat in Red Sea - state TV

* ANALYSIS-Power play: India wields oil 'weapon' to cut dependence on Saudi

* Suez Canal shipping backlog ends, days after giant vessel freed

* Germany to propose Beirut port reconstruction with 'strings attached' - sources

EGYPT

* Egypt postpones tender for license to make cigarettes - sources

* EGX Says Taaleem Management Services IPO Covered About 29.38 Times 

* Egypt received 500,000 tourists in January-March 2021 -official 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Turkish exporters re-route goods to dodge unofficial Saudi trade blockade, traders say 

* Kremlin says Putin, Saudi crown prince discussed OPEC this week 

* Saudi Exchange Says Foreigners Buy A Net 3.52 Bln Riyals Of Stocks In March 

* ACWA Power signs financing package for Uzbekistan power project

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* Abu Dhabi Aviation Signs Letter Of Intent To Study Acquisition Of Falcon Aviation Services 

* Dubai aims to boost contribution of creative arts to GDP

QATAR

* Qatar's economy shrinks 3.9% in fourth quarter of 2020 

* Masraf Al Rayan Board Accepts Resignation Of CEO Adel Mustafawi 

KUWAIT

* Kuwait's share of oil cut ease is 29,000 bpd in May and June -minister 

OMAN

* Oman's Sohar Aluminium closes $600 mln 7-year loan 

* National Bank Of Oman Issues $300 Mln Additional Tier 1 Capital Securities 

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