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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 stumble as U.S. yields, dollar hold firm
* Oil falls for second day as supply-driven rally peters out
* PRECIOUS-Gold edges up; U.S. rate hike bets cap gains
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most major Gulf markets firm as Aramco leads Saudi higher
* EXCLUSIVE-U.S. has reached out to China about cutting oil imports from Iran, officials say
* White House aide discusses Yemen with Saudi crown prince
* OPEC forecasts oil demand rebound before post-2035 plateau
* FACTBOX-Partners or rivals Russia and Turkey navigate awkward alliance
* Sudan to start gold refinery accreditation process in Dubai on Wednesday - SUNA
* Lucid to start deliveries of electric cars with range exceeding Tesla's in October
* Iran must return to nuclear talks to avoid escalation, French official says
* Iran rejects U.S. demand for U.N. inspectors' access to nuclear site
* Algeria to start Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday
* Five Sudanese security officers killed in clash with IS-linked group - statement
* Jordan's state carrier to resume flights to Syria for first time in decade
* Iraqis to vote in ballot marked by growing social and political fractures
EGYPT
* "Don't worry," says jailed Egypt rights researcher as he is driven from court
* Egypt tries researcher held on return from Italy on false news charge
* Egypt allows immediate COVID-19 vaccination amid fourth wave
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi launches $13 bln plan to turn coastal region into tourism hub
* Saudi Arabia's SIIG and Petrochem plan merger through share exchange
* S&P affirms Saudi rating on expected rebound through 2024
* APICORP to sell $750 million in 5-year green bonds - document
* BUZZ-Australia's Nsx rises on deal to launch second exchange in Saudi Arabia
* Saudi approves licence for National Bank of Egypt branch, SPA reports
* Saudi's CMA approves initial public offering of Almunajem Foods Company's shares
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Debt capital markets banker leaves Credit Agricole in Middle East - sources
* Dana Gas says tribunal awards it $607.5 mln in Iran deal dispute
* Middle East Crude-Dubai hits lowest since May
QATAR
* Soccer-AFC confirms Doha as venue for Australia, Iraq qualifiers
* Doha Bank board approves to increase non-Qatari ownership threshold to 100%
BAHRAIN
* Bahrain's balanced budget delay unlikely to deter debt investors
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))