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-Asian shares turn cautious, dollar loses early edge
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi lower as weak banks outweigh rising petchems
* Oil steady near 2-week high as Saudi to keep export curbs
* PRECIOUS-Gold prices rise after worst week in 2-1/2 months
* Jordan PM reshuffles cabinet to soothe anger over poor economy
* Russia sets stage for U.N. veto of western bid to call out Iran
* Iran says Damascus suburbs assault to continue as fighting rages
* Virgin Hyperloop eyes doubling capital, in talks with Dubai, Saudi Arabia, EU - The National
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi January inflation jumps to 3.0 pct on VAT, gasoline price hike
* Saudi developer Dar Al Arkan meets bond investors for non-deal roadshow -sources
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* First Abu Dhabi Bank eyes entering Saudi market in 2018
BAHRAIN
* Bahrain's Alba on track to complete debt financing for smelter expansion -official
(Compiled by Dubai newsroom)
