DUBAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks up; U.S. Treasury yields rise despite jobs report * MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf rises on oil, global trend; First Abu Dhabi surges * Oil retreats on U.S. output rise after hitting near 2-yr high * PRECIOUS-Gold dips as dollar climbs despite lackluster U.S. payrolls data * Iran stages pro-government rallies, derides Trump 'blunder' at U.N. * OPEC oil cut adherence rises in Dec as Venezuela output slides - survey * "World is doomed": Erdogan denounces U.S. justice after Turkish banker trial * U.S. official denies that funds for Palestinian refugees frozen * Syrian govt presses Idlib offensive as people flee homes in the cold * Libyan oil revenues up sharply in 2017, budget deficit halved - cenbank * White House, senators seek Iran measure ahead of nuclear deadline * Over 20 hurt as magnitude 5.1 quake jolts western Iran * Sudanese police scatter protest sparked by bread price hike * Mine blast injures Yemeni army chief-of-staff * Sudan closes border with Eritrea * Arab League to lobby U.N. to recognise Palestinian state EGYPT
* Egypt orders detention of four men over hot air balloon crash * Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas amid tight security * Sudan recalls its ambassador from Egypt amid tensions * Egypt detains 75 people in human trafficking probe * Egypt's Suez Canal revenues rise to $5.3 bln in 2017 - statement * No evidence fatal stabbing linked to terrorism, Irish police say * Putin OKs resumption of Russian airline service to Cairo -document * Average yields fall on Egypt's 3- and 9-month T-bills * Egypt to issue one-year $850 mln T-bill - c.bank SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia converts Aramco into joint-stock company ahead of historic IPO * Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest over utility bills * Saudi Crown Prince to meet Macron in Paris soon-French TV * Saudi king orders new allowances to offset rising cost of living * Watchdog group calls on Saudi Arabia to release local journalist * Saudi Arabia maintains Feb Arab Light crude oil price to Asia UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE to resume flights to Tunis, ending row over ban on women * ADNOC sets Dec Murban crude premium at highest in nearly 2 yrs KUWAIT
* BRIEF-Noor Financial Investment To Discuss Issue Of Bonds Or Sukuk on Jan 22 QATAR
* Qatar hikes Dec Marine crude OSP premium to highest since Feb 2014 OMAN
* Soccer-Fans injured as Oman celebrate Gulf Cup triumph * Oman signs $210 mln Saudi financing for key industrial project (Compiled by Dubai newsroom)Keywords: MIDEAST FACTORS/
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Metals Inc. nor the author can guarantee such accuracy. This article is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation to make any exchange in commodities, securities or other financial instruments. Kitco Metals Inc. and the author of this article do not accept culpability for losses and/ or damages arising from the use of this publication.