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

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stock markets sink as U.S. virus concerns offset Europe rebound hopes

* Oil settles lower on rise in U.S. coronavirus cases 

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf shares fall as virus cases rise, banks support Saudi

* PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds as record virus infections in U.S. knocks equities

* Syria's hunger crisis worsens, COVID outbreak could intensify -UN 

* Iraqi forces swoop on Iran-backed militiamen in Baghdad 

* Collapsing Lebanese pound hits new lows, food imports reduced 

* Iran central bank chief vows to fight speculation against currency 

* Libya's NOC says Russian mercenaries entered oilfield, with output blocked 

* UN rights expert urges EU to punish any Israeli annexation in West Bank

* Rainy day hastens sovereign wealth funds' refocus to home 

* Yemen economy heading for "unprecedented calamity", U.N. says 

* Iran plans oil exports from the Gulf of Oman to secure crude flow 

* Gulf coronavirus infections surpass 400,000, Reuters tally shows 

* Iran explosion in area with sensitive military site caused by tank leak -TV

EGYPT

* Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan hope for Nile dam deal in weeks

* IMF board approves $5.2 bln, 12-month loan program for Egypt 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Arabia's biggest lender NCB in merger talks with Samba 

* Saudi Arabia says it forces three Iranian boats out of its waters 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* New York court subpoenas Etihad, Fitch in $1.2 bln debt battle 

* Israel, UAE to cooperate in fight against coronavirus 

KUWAIT

* BRIEF-Agility Agreed To Invest In Private Offering Of Securities Of Tortoise Acquisition Corp 

BAHRAIN

* BRIEF-Bahrain's NBB Says In Discussions With Mclaren About A Financing Facility 

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