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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))