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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 stocks stumble as weak China data fan global growth worries
* Oil prices climb after drawdown in stocks, positive demand outlook
* PRECIOUS-Gold steadies near $1,800 as U.S. inflation data fuels uncertainty
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai bourse extends losses as Egypt outperforms
* EXCLUSIVE-U.S., EU pursuing global deal to slash planet-warming methane -documents
* Ex-U.S. intel operatives admit hacking American networks for UAE
* Blinken to host event marking anniversary of Israel-Arab normalization deals
* Taliban have broken promises on rights, outgoing Afghan envoy says
* Algeria, Saudi Arabia discuss OPEC, regional, international issues
* Tunisian president rejects dialogue with 'traitors'
* IAEA calls Iran's treatment of watchdog's inspectors 'unacceptable'
* Putin meets Assad, takes swipe at US and Turkish forces in Syria
* Lebanon to sign contract for central bank audit in days
* Germany arrests man for shipping equipment for Iran's nuclear programme
* Vaccines set to unleash pent-up oil demand - IEA
* Protesters block Libya's Es Sider, NOC and engineers say
* Iranian tanker spotted in Syria discharging gasoil for Lebanon - TankerTrackers.com
EGYPT
* UAE's Aldar and ADQ seek to buy control of Egypt's SODIC
* U.S. to hold $130 mln of Egypt's military aid over human rights - State Dept
* Egypt reopens ancient King Djoser's southern tomb to tourists
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia bans beef imports from Brazilian meatpackers
* ACWA Power aims to raise up to $1.2 bln in Saudi IPO
* MEDIA-GII to buy health company as part of $1 billion Saudi expansion - Bloomberg News
* UAE connects second Barakah nuclear power unit to national grid
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE wants quick trade talks, some deals signed in 6-12 months
* UAE seeks $1 trillion in economic activity with Israel by 2031
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))