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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-Strong data lifts stocks after tax scare; oil gains
* Oil edges higher as recovery support countered by Asia virus surge
* PRECIOUS-Palladium extends record run, gold dips on strong U.S. data
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Q1 earnings boost most Gulf markets; Egypt retreats
* OPEC urges members to lobby against U.S. NOPEC bill and outline risks
* At least 27 dead in fire at Baghdad hospital for COVID patients- medical sources
* Iran's Al-Alam TV says tanker hit near Syrian city of Baniyas was Iranian
* Iran to bar travellers from India over COVID-19 variant, officials say
* Scuffles in Jerusalem after Israeli-Palestinian Ramadan night clashes
* Sudan says Ethiopia rejected invitation for dam summit
* Maroc Telecom first-quarter profit falls 7.7%
EGYPT
* Egypt's GASC says seeking vegoils for arrival June 26-July 10
* Insurer for Suez grounded ship appeals detention by Egypt
* Egypt allocates 1.074 mln feddans of land for rice in 2021 season
* Egypt and Russia agree to resume all flights, including to resorts - statement
* Egypt raises domestic fuel prices for first time since subsidy reform
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia sees over $200 bln in savings from energy reforms plan - FinMin
* Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi explosives-laden drone - state TV
* Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil facility, air base
* Saudi Arabia to join new forum on climate change - state news agency
* Saudi Arabia bans Lebanese produce over drug smuggling
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE suspends all flights from India due to COVID-19 surge
* Etihad Airways to stop operating Boeing 777-300ER jets this year
* Dubai's DP World says near-term trading environment positive
BAHRAIN
* Bahrain King appoints Chairman of NOGA -state news agency
* Israel, Bahrain to let people with COVID shots travel between countries
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))