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

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares subdued for central bank, data test

* MIDEAST STOCKS-SABIC beat fails to lift Saudi; Dubai, Abu Dhabi lower

* Oil prices mixed; Brent eases as trade tensions weigh 

* PRECIOUS-Gold price eases on firm dollar ahead of central bank meetings 

* Iraqi PM suspends electricity minister amid unrest over poor services 

* Syrian army fights IS despite hostage threat 

* Iran currency extends record fall as U.S. sanctions loom

* "Very positive signals" after U.S., Taliban talks-sources

* King Mohammed VI urges action to address Morocco’s social problems 

SAUDI ARABIA

* As U.S. pushes for Mideast peace, Saudi king reassures allies 

* Saudi's SABIC expects H2 positive growth; eyes overseas expansion 

* Saudi Electricity Co Q2 net profit falls 17.3 pct 

* TABLE-Saudi Arabia Q2 earnings estimates (1) 

* TABLE-Saudi Arabia Q2 earnings estimates (2) 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* Emaar Malls Q2 Profit Rises 

* TABLE-Abu Dhabi Q2 earnings estimates 

* TABLE-Dubai Q2 earnings estimates 

QATAR

* Ooredoo Q2 profit plunges on challenges in Indonesia, Algeria 

* TABLE-Qatar Q2 earnings estimates 

KUWAIT

* TABLE-Kuwait Q2 earnings estimates 

 

BAHRAIN

* GFH Financial Settles $200 Million Sukuk 

 

OMAN

* TABLE-Oman Q2 earnings estimates 

(Reporting By Dubai newsroom) ((Dubai.Newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))