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DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares fall despite China GDP beat as Sino-U.S. tensions, virus fears weigh
* Oil prices slip after OPEC, allies agree to loosen oil supply curbs
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Banks lift Saudi index; blue-chip sell-off dents Egypt
* PRECIOUS-Gold holds steady as virus concerns counter positive China data
* OPEC+ eases record oil cuts as economy recovers from pandemic
* U.S., Gulf nations issue sanctions on 6 targets for ties to Islamic State
* Tanker off Yemen risks spilling four times as much oil as Exxon Valdez - U.N.
* Under fire over coronavirus policy, Netanyahu announces money for all
* Tunisian PM resigns triggering political crisis
* Seven ships catch fire at Iran's Bushehr port, agency says
* Jordan issues new tender to buy 120,000 tonnes wheat
EGYPT
* Ethiopia dam reservoir filling as talks with Egypt, Sudan stall
* Carlyle, Cairn Energy-backed group among bidders for Shell’s Egypt assets - sources
SAUDI ARABIA
* Reliance's $15 bln stake sale deal with Aramco delayed
* Saudi Arabia's Bindawood postpones IPO to September - sources
* Saudi inflation slows in June before VAT increase
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE postpones Mars mission again due to weather at Japan launch site
* MIDEAST DEBT-Real estate giant's downgrade may increase Dubai financing cost
QATAR
* Soccer-Four games a day confirmed for 2022 World Cup in Qatar
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))