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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))