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-Hopes for stimulus drive risky assets higher despite weak U.S. jobs report

* Oil rises, hovers below $50/bbl on hopes for U.S. stimulus 

* PRECIOUS-Gold eases but on track for first weekly gain in four weeks 

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi shares end week lower; other Gulf markets boosted by vaccine news

* OPEC+ agrees slight easing of oil cuts from January

* Saudi Arabia says resolution of Gulf dispute seems within reach 

* Iran tells IAEA it will accelerate underground uranium enrichment

* Istanbul to seek more foreign funding as Turkish banks won't help -mayor 

* Erdogan says he hopes France will get rid of Macron "burden" soon 

* Turkish lira slips as U.S. moves closer to sanctions over S-400s 

* U.S. considering blacklist for Yemen's Houthis - Oman foreign minister

* UK Maritime Trade Operations says aware of attack on vessel off Yemen coast 

EGYPT

* Egypt's strategic wheat reserves enough for 5.7 months - supply minister

* Egypt frees members of leading rights group

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Aramco restores full flow of operations in Jazan's petroleum derivatives distribution station - SPA 

* Saudi-led coalition in Yemen intercepts explosive-laden drone launched by Houthis - state TV

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* NMC founder challenges Indian immigration's move to prevent him flying to UAE 

QATAR

* Pompeo says U.S. 'very hopeful' Gulf rift be resolved, doesn't say when

KUWAIT

* Kuwaitis go to polls as economy poses challenge for new emir 

* Kuwait's emir happy with efforts to solve the Gulf dispute -state news agency

* Iran's Zarif says welcomes Gulf understandings announced by Kuwait 

BAHRAIN

* Bahrain says it won't allow imports from Israeli settlements 

* Bahrain approves Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

* BRIEF-Bahrain Bourse Signs MoU With Israel Diamond Exchange

OMAN

* Oman to enact labour, taxation and subsidy reforms, says minister

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