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DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Monday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares defensive; eyes on EU summit, U.S. stimulus talks
* Oil falls as worsening pandemic threatens recovery
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Egyptian shares fall amid fears of intervention in Libya
* PRECIOUS-Gold holds firm on coronavirus worries, weaker dollar
* Netanyahu's corruption trial resumes amid coronavirus protests
* Israel approves pipeline deal to sell gas to Europe
* Foresight to begin pilot for its COVID-19 symptom detection system
* Iranian health officials play down president's figure of 25 million people infected
* Blast at power plant in Iran’s central Isfahan province - IRNA
* Iran’s judiciary has suspended execution sentences of three men linked to November anti-government protests - lawyer
* Turkey suspends flights to Iran, Afghanistan due to coronavirus outbreak
* Five dead, 85 wounded in car bomb attack in Syria's Azaz -Turkish state media
EGYPT
* Egypt aims to import 600,000-700,000 tonnes of sugar in FY 20-21 - official
* Egypt's wheat storage capacity at 4 million tonnes - official
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi King Salman, 84, admitted to hospital
* Saudi Real Estate Refinance Co signs 3 bln riyals deal with pension agency
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars
* Dubai real estate fund considers de-listing amid sector downturn
KUWAIT
* EXCLUSIVE-Kuwait scrambles to boost coffers with up to $16 billion debt plan
* Kuwait banking sector to remain stable, strength depends on length of crisis - c.bank
* Kuwait ruler had successful surgery, state news agency says
OMAN
* Oman Investment Authority restructures boards of 15 companies
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))