Factors to watch - September 22
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