Factors to watch - Oct 28

By Reuters News

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-Stocks get AI lift, dollar holds steady ahead of Fed decision MKTS/GLOB

* Oil prices rise after attack on Saudi Arabian refinery reignites supply concerns O/R

* PRECIOUS-Gold slips on oil-fuelled inflation fears ahead of Fed meeting GOL/

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses advance as Saudi defence pact countries push for peace .MIDEAST

* Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked vote

* OPEC+ oil producers set to keep output targets steady at Sunday meeting, sources say


SAUDI ARABIA

* Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery with missile

* ADES Holding Signs New Contract For Shelf Drilling Perseverance In Indonesia


UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* Canada, UAE sign trade deal as Carney seeks new trading partners

* Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss

* Etisalat Q3 Net Profit Attributable 11.24 Billion Dirhams

* ADNOC offers Murban, Umm Lulu crude via tender, traders say

* DP World Launches First FMCG Contract Logistics Hub In Italy

* Aldar Properties 9-Months Group Development Sales AED 18.9 Billion

* Aldar Properties Qtrly Profit 1.91 Bln Dirhams


ISRAEL

* Israeli military says it detained Egyptian who crossed into its territory

* UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce


JORDAN

* Jordan says its strikes on Syria killed more then 20 Islamic State militants

* Syria says main border crossing with Jordan to resume normal operations Wednesday


IRAQ

* Iraqi court sentences six French men to life in prison for Islamic State membership

* Drone intercepted near Baghdad's Green Zone, military statement says


IRAN

* Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader after talks with Mecca pact countries

* Qatar says Iran needs to show good intentions for mediation efforts to succeed

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