Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL * GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian markets retreat on potential new US trade curb against China * Oil gains 3% as India reconsiders Russian oil amid fresh US sanctions * PRECIOUS-Gold inches down as dollar firms, focus on US inflation data * MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets higher on earnings, oil; FAB gains lift Abu Dhabi * World Court says Israel must allow UN aid to Gaza and ensure basic needs of Palestinians are met * Israel's parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation * Netanyahu hints at opposition to any Turkish forces in Gaza * Iran says it won't return to talks as long as US makes 'unreasonable demands' SAUDI ARABIA * Saudi Arabia crude exports rise to six-month high in August UNITED ARAB EMIRATES * Dubai's Emirates NBD reports 23% growth in third-quarter profit * DP World COO says tariff wars raise costs but growth remains strong * Classifieds firm Dubizzle postpones Dubai IPO, to assess timing * Mubadala joins Trustar Capital, Fountainvest, Sinotrans as strategic shareholders in Loscam * Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work * Empower signs a contract to construct its second district cooling plant in Jumeirah village EGYPT * Egypt plans new trade policy to address import costs and regional deals (Compiled by Bangalore newsroom) (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)
