DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) - 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-Shares, bonds rally as markets bet on glacial Fed
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Confidence in banking sector ahead of Fed testimony supports Middle East
* Oil prices dip as OPEC expects less demand for its crude
* PRECIOUS-Gold steady after Yellen hints at only gradual tightening
* Middle East Crude-Sept light crude trade at premiums
* U.S. Democrats introduce new bill on Russia and Iran sanctions
* Top U.S. diplomat ends talks in Gulf; no sign Qatar crisis resolved
* UK government declines to publish review on funding of extremism
* S&P warns more sovereign downgrades likely this year
* Sudan halts talks with U.S. after decision on lifting sanctions postponed
* As Qatar row smoulders, world markets tot up dependence on Gulf petrodollars
* Global sovereign credit cycle seen improving - Fitch
EGYPT
* U.S. confirms it has lifted laptop ban on EgyptAir flights
* Egypt to halt flour subsidy and cut wheat imports by up to 10 pct
* Egypt's Eastern Co raises cigarette prices on higher import costs
* Fitch: Egypt's Budget, Energy Price Rises Show Fiscal Commitment
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Ma'aden to develop Mansourah, Massarah gold mine- sources
* Saudi crown prince discusses defence ties with Turkish minister
* Saudis to cut Aug oil exports to lowest level this year - source
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* ADNOC stalls diesel term talks because of fuel uncertainty after Qatar spat
* Goldman, JPMorgan, HSBC vie for lead roles in listing UAE's ADNOC unit -sources
* TABLE-UAE's Fujairah oil inventory data for week ended July 10
* TABLE-Dubai Q2 earnings estimates
* TABLE-Abu Dhabi Q2 earnings estimates
QATAR
* American Airlines says Qatar Airways refiles for clearance to buy stake
* Qatargas asks suppliers to set up local offices amid Arab boycott
* France's Le Drian to visit Gulf states, seeks to help ease Qatar tensions
* Turkey sent some 200 cargo planes to Qatar since dispute began - minister
* TABLE-Qatar Q2 earnings estimates
KUWAIT
* Kuwaiti lessor ALAFCO seeks $300 million loan -sources
* TABLE-Kuwait Q2 earnings estimates
BAHRAIN
* Fitch Upgrades GFH to 'B'; Outlook Positive
OMAN
* TABLE-Oman Q2 earnings estimates
(Compiled by Dubai Newsroom)
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares, bonds rally as markets bet on glacial Fed
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Confidence in banking sector ahead of Fed testimony supports Middle East
* Oil prices dip as OPEC expects less demand for its crude
* PRECIOUS-Gold steady after Yellen hints at only gradual tightening
* Middle East Crude-Sept light crude trade at premiums
* U.S. Democrats introduce new bill on Russia and Iran sanctions
* Top U.S. diplomat ends talks in Gulf; no sign Qatar crisis resolved
* UK government declines to publish review on funding of extremism
* S&P warns more sovereign downgrades likely this year
* Sudan halts talks with U.S. after decision on lifting sanctions postponed
* As Qatar row smoulders, world markets tot up dependence on Gulf petrodollars
* Global sovereign credit cycle seen improving - Fitch
EGYPT
* U.S. confirms it has lifted laptop ban on EgyptAir flights
* Egypt to halt flour subsidy and cut wheat imports by up to 10 pct
* Egypt's Eastern Co raises cigarette prices on higher import costs
* Fitch: Egypt's Budget, Energy Price Rises Show Fiscal Commitment
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Ma'aden to develop Mansourah, Massarah gold mine- sources
* Saudi crown prince discusses defence ties with Turkish minister
* Saudis to cut Aug oil exports to lowest level this year - source
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* ADNOC stalls diesel term talks because of fuel uncertainty after Qatar spat
* Goldman, JPMorgan, HSBC vie for lead roles in listing UAE's ADNOC unit -sources
* TABLE-UAE's Fujairah oil inventory data for week ended July 10
* TABLE-Dubai Q2 earnings estimates
* TABLE-Abu Dhabi Q2 earnings estimates
QATAR
* American Airlines says Qatar Airways refiles for clearance to buy stake
* Qatargas asks suppliers to set up local offices amid Arab boycott
* France's Le Drian to visit Gulf states, seeks to help ease Qatar tensions
* Turkey sent some 200 cargo planes to Qatar since dispute began - minister
* TABLE-Qatar Q2 earnings estimates
KUWAIT
* Kuwaiti lessor ALAFCO seeks $300 million loan -sources
* TABLE-Kuwait Q2 earnings estimates
BAHRAIN
* Fitch Upgrades GFH to 'B'; Outlook Positive
OMAN
* TABLE-Oman Q2 earnings estimates
(Compiled by Dubai Newsroom)