Factors to watch - September 21

By Reuters News

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

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