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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-U.S. stocks close mostly lower with tech; dollar up after factory data
* Oil jumps on weather concerns in Gulf of Mexico
* PRECIOUS-Gold eases as dollar climbs on strong U.S. data, but set for weekly gain
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai shares rise, other major Gulf markets subdued
* Israel and Hamas both claim victory as ceasefire holds
* EXCLUSIVE-In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias
* As Iran eyes end of oil export sanctions, will former Asia clients buy
* Lebanon's president did not mean to revoke Hariri's mandate, son-in-law says
* Egyptian mediators try to build on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
* U.S. sanctions Houthi military leaders as peace efforts stall
EGYPT
* Ship owner says Suez Canal was at fault over Ever Given grounding- lawyer
* Egypt's GASC seeking wheat in tender for Aug. 8-22 shipment
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi king condemns Israeli 'aggression' in Jerusalem, Gaza Strip
* Saudi Arabia inflation rate up in April
* BRIEF-Saudi's CMA Disapproves Capital Increase Of JAZADCO For Acquisition of Jazil Investment
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* BRIEF-DP World appoints Abdulla Bin Damithan as CEO - statement
* Dubai's Emirates NBD sells $750 million in AT1 bonds at 4.25%
* UAE firm Shuaa Capital seeks Middle East venture debt deals
QATAR
* Qatar to try to help stop Israeli "aggression" against Palestinians, emir says
KUWAIT
* BRIEF-Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Qtrly Profit Falls
BAHRAIN
* Bahrain restricts access for unvaccinated as COVID-19 cases spike
OMAN
* BRIEF-Ooredoo Oman Appoints Noor Al Suliati As CEO
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))