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

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks slump, dollar shines as inflation fears flare 

* Oil prices steady after falling on signs U.S. may release more reserves 

* PRECIOUS-Gold consolidates as U.S. inflation surges 

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi index leads most Gulf bourses higher 

* OPEC makes case for fossil fuels at UN climate conference 

* U.S. and China unveil emissions deal in bid to save UN climate talks 

* Saudi-led coalition says troops redeploying in Yemen, not withdrawing

* Emirates gets more aid from Dubai as first half losses narrow 

 

EGYPT

* Egypt's annual inflation falls to 6.3% in Oct from 6.6% in Sept 

* Egypt to lower fees on security trades to support market 

* Egypt's Sawiris looks to battery metals, awaits nod on gold concessions

 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi crown prince tells British PM kingdom is committed to energy market's stability 

* Acwa Power Posts Qtrly Loss 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* UAE aims for 20 $1 bln startups by 2031, says minister 

* Union Properties shares plunge after chairman dismissed

* Air Arabia Posts Q3 Profit Of AED 209 Million

 

QATAR

* Airlines chief says high oil prices to delay debt reduction 

* Qatar's Ezdan Board Proposes To Raise Foreign Ownership Up To 100%

 

KUWAIT

* Kuwait raises December crude prices for Asia - document 

 

BAHRAIN

* Bahrain gets $2 billion with second bond sale of the year 

 

OMAN

* Oman Chlorine Announces Not Reaching An Agreement To Complete Deal With Bci 

 

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