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

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares extend rally, U.S. earnings to test optimism

* Oil slips as traders eye supply cut easing at OPEC meeting

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses end higher as DAMAC lifts Dubai

* PRECIOUS-Gold holds firm above $1,800/oz on virus fears, weaker dollar

 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Real Estate Signs Debt Restructuring Agreement

* Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi Q1 Profit Rises

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* Government of Sharjah hires banks for 30-yr Formosa bonds - document

* Libya's NOC accuses UAE of being behind oil blockade

* NMC's UAE entity weighing Abu Dhabi option for restructuring -sources

* Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Announces Initial Network Of 6 Routes

* Abu Dhabi fund suspends debt service repayments for countries, companies

 

KUWAIT

* Kuwait asks parliament to approve debt law to help cover deficit - lawmaker

 

QATAR

* QNB's Q2 profit falls after loan provisions more than double

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