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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-Asia stocks off highs, yields up on looming U.S. stimulus
* Oil prices fall on renewed coronavirus concerns as China cases mount
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Egyptian stocks outperform in rising Middle Eastern markets
* PRECIOUS-Gold hits near 6-week low on firmer dollar, higher Treasury yields
* U.S. to designate Yemen's Houthi movement as foreign terror group as soon as Monday -sources
* End in sight Israel rolls out COVID booster shots
* Iran tells S.Korea not to politicise seized vessel, demands release of fund
* Iran raises February crude official selling prices to Asia -source
* Algerian president returns to Germany to be treated for COVID-19 complications
* Lebanon Christian leader rules out joining Hariri government
* Pope unsure if March trip to Iraq can take place because of COVID-19
EGYPT
* Egypt's December headline inflation decelerates to 5.4%
* Three-way talks on Ethiopian dam reach new impasse
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Crown Prince launches zero-carbon city in NEOM business zone
* Saudi cut to boost oil market de-stocking, even as demand falters
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE's SHUAA Capital buys out Stanford Marine's debt as part of restructuring
* ADNOC raises Feb Murban crude OSP to Platts Dubai plus $0.75/bbl
* Celtic player tests positive for COVID-19 after squad return from Dubai
BAHRAIN
* Bahrain says it will open airspace to Qatar from Monday
* Bahrain airport's new passenger terminal to open Jan. 28
KUWAIT
* Kuwait raises February KEC crude export price for Asia
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))