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

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares wary of U.S. inflation, Bitcoin tries to steady  

* Oil prices rise as storm forms in Gulf, doubts emerge on Iran deal  

* PRECIOUS-Gold hovers near 4-1/2-month high on tepid dollar, inflation jitters  

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Real estate helps Dubai outperform big Gulf bourses  

* Iran says IAEA access to nuclear sites images has ended, extension possible  

* No sign yet Iran will take steps needed to remove sanctions - U.S.'s Blinken  

* Jordan's King Abdullah says important to turn Gaza ceasefire into extended truce  

* Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds, U.N. to launch Gaza aid appeal  

* INSIGHT-Israel's Gaza challenge: stopping metal tubes turning into rockets 

* Chairman of Israeli airline El Al steps down after bailout  

* Israel reopens borders to small groups of foreign tourists 

* Houthi leader dismisses U.S. sanctions, warns of expanded attacks  

 

EGYPT

* Court allows Suez Canal to keep holding Ever Given  

* Egypt's strategic wheat reserves cover consumption for 5.9 months - minister  

* EFG Hermes eyes start-ups after AIB deal, CEO says  

 

SAUDI ARABIA

* MEDIA-Saudi Arabia hopes to raise $55 bln through privatisation - FT  

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* Social media postings appear to show Dubai ruler's daughter  

* Bondholders hire Rothschild to help oppose Dubai fund revamp - sources  

* UAE asks to host 2023 UN climate change conference  

* UAE says it is ready to facilitate Israel-Palestinian peace efforts  

BAHRAIN

* Bahrain suspends entry for travellers from 'Red List' countries - report  

 

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