Factors to watch - September 22

By Reuters News

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-Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers MKTS/GLOB
* Oil rises slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold muted as higher-for-longer rate outlook weighs GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses end lower on Middle East conflict despite diplomatic hopes .MIDEAST
* Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes
* Gaza students return to in-person schooling for first time in three years
* Trump administration proposes $5 billion to kickstart investment fund to rebuild gulf energy sites, WSJ reports
* Man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont
* Charges against pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters to be dismissed

Saudi Arabia

* Saudi Arabia ramps up Gulf oil exports after pipeline attack, data shows
* Saudi's Ceer unveils first EVs in bid to build regional auto powerhouse
* SHL Finance Renews Sharia-Compliant Credit Facility Agreement With Saudi Investment Bank
* PIF Says Saudi Crown Prince Reveales EXOBOT, The Flagship Electric Vehicles From CEER

United Arab Emirates

* UAE developer Eagle Hills unveils $12 billion project in the Maldives
* Emaar expects return to pre-war occupancy levels at Dubai hotels in next 12 months
* Mubadala Says Paymob Raises $35 Mln In Pre-Series C Round Co-Led By Mubadala And EBRD

Qatar

* QatarEnergy says Hormuz crisis may delay LNG expansion projects
* Qatar's wealth fund and JP Morgan Asset Management to launch $20 billion partnership
* Doha Bank And KKR Announce MoU To Explore Strategic Partnership In Qatar

Turkey

* Turkey detains 15 over Katilimevim shares, freezes assets of investment firms
* Turkey launches AI initiative ahead of COP31 climate summit
* Turkish Sept manufacturing confidence falls to 102 points - RTRS

Kuwait

* Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Signs Market Maker Agreement With Al Madar Kuwait Holding

Iraq

* Iraq exports 4 million barrels in one day in September, average at 2.6 million bpd

Syria

* Syrian ammunition depot explodes in fourth such blast this month

Yemen

* Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources
* World Food Programme ramps up response in Yemen as hunger fears escalate, official says

Libya

* Libya's NOC warns of force majeure after armed group shuts Sharara pipeline valve

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