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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-S&P 500 hits all-time closing high after earnings, oil drops on pandemic worry
* Oil falls on rising Libya output, coronavirus surge
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Major Gulf markets log in weekly gains on COVID-19 vaccine hopes
* PRECIOUS-Gold gains on mounting pandemic, vaccine worries
* Iran blames U.S. sanctions for vaccine payment problems
* Saudi will strike those who threaten its security, crown prince warns
* Fears grow of new Western Sahara war between Morocco and Polisario Front
* Saudi-led coalition in Yemen intercepts explosive drone launched by Houthis - state TV
* Islamic State claims responsibility for Jeddah attack
* G20 strikes historic debt pact to help poorer states hit by COVID
* OPEC+ compliance with oil production cuts in Oct 101%-sources
* Saudi embassy in The Hague sprayed with gunfire, police arrest suspect
* Iran captures Arab separatist leader linked to military parade attack -state TV
* Egypt showcases scores of 2,500-year-old coffins
EGYPT
* Egypt's central bank cuts interest rates by 50 basis points
* Dana Gas expects onshore Egyptian assets sale to complete early 2021
SAUDI ARABIA
* ANALYSIS-State investors help plug Saudi's yawning deficit
* Saudi crown prince says PIF to inject $40 bln annually in economy in 2021, 2022
* China finds coronavirus on packaging of Saudi shrimp
* Motor racing-Saudi Arabia keen on hosting women racers along with F1 GP
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* NMC's Shetty says will return to UAE
* UAE reopens land-border crossings closed due to COVID-19 - WAM
* Dubai Islamic Bank Prices $1 Bln Additional Tier 1 Sukuk
* UAE's ADNOC acquires Ultramax bulk carrier al-Karama
* UAE's ADNOC says technology helped it save $2 billion over five years
KUWAIT
* Fitch Ratings: Kuwaiti Islamic Banks' Asset Quality and Profitability Under Pressure
QATAR
* Anel Elektrik Says Its Qatar-Based Unit Anel MEP Maintenance Signs Electrical And Mechanical Works Deal With Imar Trading
OMAN
* Ahli Bank Board Approves Rights Issue Of 30 Mln Rials
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))