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))