Factors to watch - September 21

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-Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips MKTS/GLOB
* Oil hits over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold slips as focus remains on Middle East, rate outlook GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi, Gulf stocks fall after Houthis claim Riyadh attacks .MIDEAST
* Iran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict
* Vessels trickle through Strait of Hormuz as Mideast tension persists
* Palestinian gunman shoots dead Israeli in the West Bank, soldiers kill motorist
* Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say
* European Commissioner discussed EU-Israel relationship, Gaza with Israeli minister

SAUDI ARABIA

* Group Five Pipe Saudi Signs Contract With Saudi Aramco
* PIF Launches Tawrid To Provide Supply-Chain Financing Products In Saudi Arabia
* East Pipes Signs Contract Sign With Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* AD Ports, Etihad Rail Launch Integrated Rail Service Connecting Fujairah Terminals With ICAD-ADMO

Qatar

* Qatar launches wealth fund division for domestic investments
* QatarEnergy says Hormuz crisis may delay some expansion projects

Turkey

* Turkish firm Tera Portfoy says it is working to repay investors amid liquidation investigation
* Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact
* Turkey says working with US on 'creative ideas' to solve S-400 missile issue
* Turkey detains five as part of fund liquidation investigation, ministry says
* Turkey awaiting response from Ukraine, Russia on offer to end Black Sea fighting

Iran

* Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad, judiciary says
* France vows response after Iran closes language centre in Tehran

Iraq

* Iraqi court opens trial of six French Islamic State suspects

Egypt

* Egypt diversifies wheat imports away from Russia and Ukraine, minister quoted as saying

Lebanon

* UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out

Kuwait

* Kuwait's JTC To Enter Into MoU To Start Negotiations For Potential Investment Opportunity

Oman

* Asyad Shipping Announces Sale Of Mr Tanker Al Amerat For OMR 6.74 Million
* Galfar Shareholders To discuss Sale Of Stake In Al Khaleej Heavy Equipment And Engineering To UGER
* Arabia Falcon Insurance Appoints Mujtaba Abdul Hussain Shabaan As Acting Ceo On Temporary Basis