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-After bleak January, world stocks start new month adrift  

* Oil rises after draw in U.S. stocks, eyes on OPEC+ decision  

* PRECIOUS-Gold steady as Ukraine tensions counter Fed rate-hike bets 

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most stock markets end higher; Dubai extends losses  

* OPEC+ seen sticking to policy despite oil price rally -sources 

* Qatar says it cannot unilaterally replace Europe's gas needs in case of shortage 

* Amnesty accuses Israel of enforcing 'apartheid' on Palestinians 

* Qatar reaches deal with Taliban to resume evacuations - Axios  

 

EGYPT

* Egypt eyes bread subsidy overhaul as global inflation bites 

* Egypt's Suez Canal revenues reach $544.7 mln in Jan - statement  

 

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Arabia announces $6.4 billion investments in future tech  

* Saudi's Savola Group Posts Qtrly Loss 

 

UAE

* Dubai government to consider decreasing government fees on commercial activities 

* Aldar Completes First Investment In Ras Al Khaimah With Plans For Further Expansion In Emirate 

* Spanish investment bank Alantra launches Dubai office 

* CBUAE Launches New General Terms For Standing Credit And Liquidity Insurance Facilities 

* Commercial Bank International FY Profit Rises 

 

QATAR

* UK watchdog warns Banque Havilland over Qatar bonds' presentation 

 

KUWAIT

* Boubyan Bank Gets Central Bank Approval For Capital Increase 

 

BAHRAIN

* Gulf Air Adds Extra Flights To London Heathrow - Statement 

* ARIG Signs Engagement Letter For Appointment Of Emirates NBD Capital As Financial Advisor 

(Compiled by Dubai newsroom) ((dubai.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com))