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DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares on edge as U.S. bond yields rise, oil volatile
* Oil prices drop as coordinated reserve release eases some supply fears
* PRECIOUS-Gold hovers below $1,800-mark on dollar strength, sooner rate-hike bets
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi stocks bounce back, major Gulf markets end mixed
* Turkish lira in historic 15% crash after Erdogan stokes fire sale
* U.S. marshals other nations, challenges OPEC+ with release of oil reserves
* Turkish trial in Khashoggi killing "nearing deadlock" -journalism watchdog
* Saudi-led coalition targets military sites in Yemen's Sanaa -state TV
* Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey on Nov. 24 - Turkish Presidency
* Israeli attack in Syria's central region kills 2 civilians - state media
* Israeli minister says Iran could have nuclear arms within 5 years
* Kuwait reappoints Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid as PM- state news agency
EGYPT
* Egypt set for $3 billion loan, in part for sustainable projects, sources say
* Egypt aims to list five to six state-owned companies before fiscal year-end
* Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approves $360 mln financing for Egypt - minister
* Egypt expects economic growth of 5.6% in FY 2021-2022 - minister
SAUDI ARABIA
* Investcorp Launches Saudi Pre-IPO Growth Vehicle
* Saudi Arabian Amiantit Board Recommends To Reduce Capital And Subsequent Increase
* Citi CEO Jane Fraser Heads Senior Delegation In Saudi Arabia
* Saudi Tadawul Group IPO Books Are Covered - Bookrunner
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE sees no logic in it pumping more oil now, says energy minister
* Moody's says Dubai's DEWA privatisation risks being credit negative
QATAR
* Fitch Says Qatari Banks Face Risks From Increasing External Funding
OMAN
* Sohar International Receives Merger Offer From Bank Nizwa
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))