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DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-World shares slip after U.S. retail sales dampen vaccine euphoria
* Oil mixed as hopes OPEC+ delays supply increase offset demand concerns
* PRECIOUS-Gold inches lower as COVID-19 vaccine optimism weighs on appeal
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets ride on vaccine optimism
* EXCLUSIVE-OPEC+ sees oil cut extension curbing 2021 rise in oil stocks, document shows
* Saudi calls on OPEC+ to be flexible as it weighs oil cut extension
* Trump to cut troop levels in Afghanistan but stops short of full withdrawal
* Israel says air strikes in Syria hit Syrian, Iranian military targets
* Netanyahu has 'warm' talk with Biden, 10 days after Democrat declares victory
* Palestinian Authority resuming cooperation with Israel, Palestinian official says
* ANALYSIS-'No free lunch' for Lebanon any more, donor states warn
* Iranians warned coronavirus deaths may double as cases hit record high
* Iran says U.S. move against it would face 'crushing' response
* Jordan registers record-high daily COVID-19 cases
* Trump could withdraw troops from Somalia as part of global pullback
* MEDIA-G20 nearing IMF funding boost for developing nations, Saudi minister says - FT
* Sudanese banks take first steps to end decades of isolation
EGYPT
* Investors pour $250 mln into new Africa pharmaceuticals company
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Aramco gets $8 billion with jumbo five-part bond deal
* Saudis seek buffer zone with Yemen in return for ceasefire - sources
* Saudi wealth fund cut U.S. stocks by $3 bln last quarter, reduced ETFs
* Saudi Arabia concerned over Israeli moves in East Jerusalem - statement
* Saudi SAGO launches platform for importing barley for private sector businesses
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE crown prince, Israeli president exchange invitations for visits
* UAE energy minister urges full compliance before any revised OPEC+ deal
QATAR
* Soccer-FIFA Club World Cup to be held in Qatar in February
* INTERVIEW-Soccer-Qatar learns lessons for Asian Champions League Part II
KUWAIT
* National Bank of Kuwait sells $300 mln in Tier 2 bonds -sources
* Kuwait International Bank hires banks for dollar sukuk - document
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))