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DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares creep higher as markets wait for Fed
* Oil falls as U.S. inventory rise revives oversupply concerns
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Profit-taking weighs on Dubai; Saudi rises as bank stocks gain
* PRECIOUS-Gold gains as equity rally pauses ahead of Fed verdict
* Palestinian PM says not informed of new UAE aid flight via Israel
* Turkey relaxes coronavirus restrictions further, vows to boost economy
* Russia, China build case at U.N. to protect Iran from U.S. sanctions threat
* EU calls on conflict parties in Libya to withdraw foreign forces
* Lebanon banking association criticises government stats given to IMF
EGYPT
* Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan resume talks on Blue Nile dam
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia aims to boost investment with new mining law
* Saudi cabinet commends efforts of OPEC+ and calls on other producers to help stabilize oil market
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Emirates lays off thousands of pilots, cabin crew, plans more job cuts -sources
* Abu Dhabi's Etihad to operate second flight to Israel carrying Palestinian aid
* Dubai Islamic Bank sells $1 bln in long 5-yr dollar sukuk - document
* Dubai ruler incorporates property firm Meraas into Dubai Holding
* Dubai's economic downturn continues in May but at slower pace - PMI
QATAR
* Qatar to lift lockdown in four phases from June 15
BAHRAIN
* Bahrain releases leading rights activist Nabeel Rajab -lawyer
* BRIEF-GFH Completes $500 Million Sukuk Issuance
OMAN
* Oman eases some business restrictions, seals off tourist areas
* Oman's ruler announces 300 million Omani riyals in development projects - state news agency
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))