DUBAI  - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares tick up on China property relief, focus shifts to Sino-U.S. talks  

* Oil prices drop on demand worries, rising supplies  

* PRECIOUS-Gold steady as inflation woes offset firmer dollar, yields 

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai hits near 4-year high after Emaar's strong earnings 

 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Arabia's race to attract investment dogged by scepticism  

* Saudi PIF nearly triples U.S. stock holdings; adds Walmart, Pinterest  

* Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to group of "talented" expats  

* Saudi inflation inches up 0.8% in October on higher fuel prices 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* UAE working to de-escalate tensions with Iran, senior official says 

* UAE's flydubai says carries only legitimate travellers as migrants fly to Belarus 

* Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension - officials

* Emirates says it could be listed in Dubai, CNBC Arabiya reports 

* ADNOC, Borealis sign $6.2 billion partnership deal to expand facility - media office 

* UAE says Q1 to see oil supply surplus, current shortage not unexpected 

* Dubai airport sees faster recovery in passenger demand 

* UAE, opening oil and gas summit, says no unplugging from hydrocarbons 

 

KUWAIT

* Kuwaiti dissidents return home after emir's pardon

* Kuwait's ruler hands some duties to crown prince - decree 

* Kuwait's Warba Bank hires banks ahead of sukuk - document 

 

BAHRAIN

* GFH Acquires Majority Stake In UAE'S Multi-Specialty Healthcare Partner Holding Ltd

* GFH Acquires 60% Stake In Multi-Specialty Healthcare Partner Holding Ltd

 

OMAN

* OIFC Says Majan Awarded Extension Of Tender Concerning Meter Reading, Bill Printing

 

(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))