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-Asia stocks encouraged by bounce in S&P futures; confused on Syria
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi up, Kuwait rebounds; new ownership caps lift some Qatar stocks
* Oil steadies after Friday's falls, but trade dispute weighs
* PRECIOUS-Gold slips as dollar firms, but trade war fears persist
* Syria says suspected U.S. missiles fired at air base; Washington denies strike
* U.N. Security Council to meet on Monday after Syria attack
* Trump says "big price to pay" for Syria chemical attack
* Rebel fighters begin leaving Syria's Douma after weeks-long military assault
* INSIGHT-Cryptocurrency traders use old gold in drive to draw Islamic investors
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi taps France to develop multi-billion dollar open air museum
* Foreigners bought net $229 mln Saudi stocks last week
* INTERVIEW-Saudi exchange counting on foreign funds to aid Aramco IPO, chief says
* Saudi crown prince begins European tour in Paris
* INTERVIEW-Saudi to focus foreign debt issues on dollar for now, official says
* France, Saudi Arabia agree new defence contracts strategy
* Saudis begin investigating detainees who did not settle, newspaper reports
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* ADNOC Distribution to open three stations in Dubai this year, eyes Saudi
* Dubai cryptocurrency firm denies Alibaba trademark infringement
* UK injunction restricts Dana Gas dividends in $700 mln sukuk dispute
(Reporting by Dubai newsroom) ((Dubai.Newsroom@thomsonreuters.com;))
