Factors to watch - Oct 28

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