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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 in choppy trading, dollar holds gains
* Oil climbs amid slow supply return after Hurricane Ida
* PRECIOUS-Gold steadies below $1,800 as firm dollar, yields weigh
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Etisalat buoys Abu Dhabi bourse as Saudi extends gains
* MIDEAST DEBT-Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia expected to issue bonds by end-2021 - sources
* IAEA says Iran is stonewalling as talks on nuclear deal hang in balance
* U.S. special envoy to visit Moscow, Paris for talks on Iran's nuclear program
* Court blocks Lafarge bid to scrap Syria crime against humanity charge
* Middle East Crude-Benchmarks extend losses after deep price cuts by Saudi
* Sukuk issuance to stop growing for first time in five years - Moody's
EGYPT
* Egypt's GASC seeks wheat in tender for October 25 to November 3 shipment
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia's PIF hires banks to advise on ESG -IFR
* Saudi, UAE leaders hold call amid rising regional rivalry
* Saudi sovereign wealth fund offers to buy 60% stake in Zain Saudi's towers
* Saudi king refers public security director to investigation with corruption charges -SPA
* Saudi Arabia re-allows entry from and travel to UAE, Argentina and South Africa -state media
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Mubadala Petroleum, Eni team up on energy transition
* ADQ plans to list Abu Dhabi Ports on the stock
* Dubai's Aramex splits core businesses as part of reshuffle
* First Abu Dhabi Bank's corporate finance head to leave bank-source
KUWAIT
* National Bank of Kuwait hires banks for dollar senior bonds - document
* Kuwait starts to recycle massive tyre graveyard
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))