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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-Progress in U.S.-China trade talks sparks world stock rally
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai gains, led by Emaar; Qatar slips to four-month low
* PRECIOUS-Gold scales 2-week peak; palladium matches record high
* Oil rises over 2 pct to 2019 highs on tightening supplies
* Turkey urges U.S. to put its weight behind Khashoggi investigation
* Aramco picks banks for debut international bond - sources
* EXCLUSIVE-U.S. general recommends arming, aiding Syrian fighters after pullout
* Islamic State's 'caliphate' on brink of defeat in Syria
* Iran says Pakistan to 'pay high price' over attack, warns Saudi
* ANALYSIS-Airbus A380: from European dream to white elephant
EGYPT
* Egypt c.bank cuts key interest rates after inflation eases
* Eni Has Been Granted By Egyptian Authorities Two Exploration Blocks Onshore Egypt
* Seven militants killed, 15 troops killed or wounded in North Sinai - Egyptian military
SAUDI ARABIA
* MEDIA-Clariant aims for full control of SABIC joint venture - paper
* BREAKINGVIEWS-Khashoggi is ghost at Milken’s Abu Dhabi confab
* Dutch investigate alleged corruption in Saudi metro project
* EU lawmakers urge Saudi Arabia to end women's guardianship system
* Saudi Aramco, Total to develop retail fuel network in Saudi Arabia
* Aramco says facilities, operations including Safaniyah are safe and normal
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* EU okays Mubadala aquaculture deal in Greece
* Eni's Gulf expansion has just started -CEO
* Drones temporarily ground Dubai Airport flights
* Dubai's Emaar Properties reports 27 percent Q4 profit increase
* Abraaj exposure drags Air Arabia to a $166 mln 2018 loss
KUWAIT
* Kuwait's Agility 2018 net profit rises 18.4 pct
* Panalpina could buy Agility's logistics business - sources
* Kuwait bourse in deal to sell 44 pct stake, plans IPO later
BAHRAIN
* Aluminium Bahrain Updates On Line 6 Expansion Project
* Infantino defends FIFA from criticism over Bahraini footballer
QATAR
* ANALYSIS-Qatar's real estate market faces reality check ahead of World Cup
* Vodafone Qatar Shareholders To Discuss Regulatory Decision To Reduce Shares Nominal Value
(Reporting By Dubai newsroom) ((Dubai.Newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))