Factors to watch - September 29
Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks wobble as bonds slump to monthly loss MKTS/GLOB
* Oil prices rise for second session on continued Middle East supply concern O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold lingers near 7-week low ahead of US economic data GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses retreat after Trump dismisses Iranian overture .MIDEAST
* US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war
* US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says
* Tether USDT aids Iran funding, Senate report says
* UAE president discussed bilateral relations with Israel's Netanyahu, state news agency says
* Saudi defense minister invites UAE vice president to visit kingdom
* EU renews mandates of Palestinian border and police missions
SAUDI ARABIA
* Mideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia boosts shipments
* Saudi Aramco considering discounts for Oman STS crude to counter high freight rates, sources say
* BRIEF-Saudi Steel Pipe announces contract sign off with Saudi Aramco
* BRIEF-Arabian Pipes announces contract sign off with Saudi Aramco Company
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE and Kuwait boost naphtha exports to Asia, sidestepping Hormuz, sources say
* BRIEF-Emirates and Dubai Chambers sign MoU to support Dubai SMEs on the global stage - GDMO
* BRIEF-Seviora and FAB announce strategic partnership to unlock new investment and market opportunities
* BRIEF-Borouge International inaugurates specialty compound plant in Austria
* BRIEF-Dubai's DIFC Says China Securities Gets Licence To Establish Regional Presence In DIFC- GDMO
* BRIEF-AD Ports Group says Jingdong Property to establish advanced logistics facility in KEZAD
QATAR
* Qatar extends force majeure notices on LNG supply to Edison, some Asian clients
BAHRAIN
* BRIEF-Investcorp announces $800 million of U.S. industrial real estate transactions
LEBANON
* Lebanon hopes for new staff-level agreement with IMF