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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 up, dollar wallows as Fed soothes inflation fears
* Oil steady with investors focusing on possible return of Iranian supply
* PRECIOUS-Gold rises above $1,900/oz as dollar weakens, inflation jitters persist
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi leads major Gulf markets higher; Egypt slides
* U.S. envoy for Yemen to visit Saudi Arabia, Oman -State Dept
EGYPT
* Egyptian delivery firm Bosta aims for Gulf expansion
* IMF expects to approve $1.6 bln in financing for Egypt in coming weeks
* National Bank of Egypt raises $1 bln in foreign financing
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia closes May sukuk program at 3.53 billion riyal -ministry
* Russia and Saudi Arabia prepare for joint manned space mission -statement
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Abu Dhabi sells $2 billion in bonds despite oil rebound
* Abu Dhabi judge rules in favour of Dubai Islamic Bank in NMC case
* Abu Dhabi's KIZAD announces plans for green ammonia plant- statement
* UAE's NPCC wins $744 mln Abu Dhabi oilfield development contract
* Fitch downgrades Dubai's Emirates REIT after sukuk exchange offer
* Emaar The Economic City Applies To CMA To Increase Capital Through Debt Conversion
* UAE opens regional COVID-19 vaccination site for Chinese nationals
OMAN
* Oman orders speedier job creation amid protests over unemployment
* Job-seeking Omanis protest again, press cash-strapped government
QATAR
* Doha Bank Enters Into A Liquidity Provision Agreement
* Qatar National Bank removes ex finance minister from board after arrest
KUWAIT
* Kuwait political standoff escalates in game of musical chairs
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))