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DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares edge up, China factories show flicker of life
* Crude rises after U.S., Russia agree to oil market talks
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Weak oil, fears of prolonged lockdowns weigh on Mideast
* PRECIOUS-Gold prices set for sixth straight quarterly gain
* Hard times shape speedy Saudi and Kuwaiti coronavirus response
* Gulf countries set to face headwind from coronavirus, low oil prices, capital flight -S&P
* Saudi, UAE businesses battle cash crunch despite anti-coronavirus stimulus
EGYPT
* Egypt's Sisi calls for boost of strategic food reserves during coronavirus outbreak
* Egypt's 2020-21 draft budget is based on oil at $61 per barrel
* Egypt's current account deficit narrows in Q4 of 2019
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi king offers to pay for coronavirus patients' treatment
* Saudi Arabia's wheat strategic reserves exceed 1 mln tonnes
* Saudi Arabia plans to boost oil exports to 10.6 mln bpd from May
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Expo 2020 Dubai organisers support one year delay due to coronavirus
* flydubai to reduce staff pay for three months due to coronavirus
* UAE extends distance learning until end of academic year - WAM
* UAE adopts law to organise food strategic stocks in emergencies
KUWAIT
* IMF urges Kuwait to reduce oil dependence, boost savings
* Kuwait central bank ready to take all necessary measures to ensure stability
QATAR
* Qatar National Cement to halt two factories due to coronavirus, lower demand
OMAN
* Oman bonds weaken following S&P rating downgrade
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))