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-Stocks edge higher as Turkey worries offset U.S.-China trade talks
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf equities mostly down, lack direction ahead of holiday
* Oil rises in session, but has weekly loss on trade worries
* PRECIOUS-Gold gains, but set for biggest weekly loss in over a year
* Oct Mideast light crude oil sell at widest discounts since 2015
* S&P lowers Turkey's credit rating deeper into junk territory
* Saudi Aramco committed to meeting future oil demand- energy minister
* U.S. raises $300 million from allies for Syria stabilization
* Iran to unveil new fighter jet, develop missiles - minister
* Iran says its economy not at "dead end" from U.S. sanctions
EGYPT
* Higher living costs, fees force many Egyptians to drop haj plans
* Egypt central bank keeps overnight interest rates steady
SAUDI ARABIA
* Britain's 'Aramco' listing category attracts interest from a single firm
* Muslim pilgrims flock to Mecca ahead of haj
* Saudi banks see no significant impact from lira depreciation - Alekhbariya TV tweet
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE's Amanat Holdings Acquires 69.3 Pct Stake In Royal Maternity Hospital
* Brazilian fund Previ rejects Mubadala bid for infrastructure co- filing
QATAR
* Qatar accuses Saudis of barring haj pilgrims, Riyadh says untrue
* Qatar sells Oct al-Shaheen crude at lower premiums
BAHRAIN
* Bahrain government rejects U.N. criticism over jailing of campaigner
(Reporting By Dubai newsroom) ((Dubai.Newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))
