DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares subdued by tech retreat, U.S. futures steady
* Oil jumps on steep drop in U.S. crude stocks
* PRECIOUS-Gold prices edge higher as pullback in U.S. dollar lifts appeal
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi index edges up as Aramco beats quarterly profit estimates
* Senior Swiss diplomat in Iran found dead after fall from high-rise
* EXCLUSIVE-Tunisia to propose wage, subsidy cuts in IMF talks, document shows
* Syria says Israeli raids target Mediterranean port region of Latakia
* U.S. senators press Biden administration for new Yemen donor conference
* Lebanon rules out preconditions as sea border talks with Israel resume
* Bashir ally would prefer ICC to Sudan court for Darfur trial
* Iraq health minister resigns over hospital fire
EGYPT
* Egyptian court rejects appeal against detention of ship in Suez Canal
* Tourists offered glimpse of rural life near Egypt's pyramids
* Cementing Egypt security ties, France seals large warplane deal
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia approves license for National Bank of Iraq to open branch
* Saudi Arabia cuts Q1 deficit, reaping benefits of fiscal measures
* Saudi Aramco beats quarterly profit forecast, maintains dividend
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Biden stresses importance of normalization with Israel in call with Abu Dhabi crown prince
* UAE extends suspension of entry for travellers from India
* Emirates expects to fly 70% of normal capacity by winter, CCO says
* Dubai optimistic visitors will return but numbers unclear
QATAR
* Qatar's Baladna targets 15%-20% annual revenue growth over next 5 yrs
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))
