Factors to watch – December 16

DUBAI, Dec 16 (Reuters) – 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 stocks rise with bond yields as Fed outcome boosts risk sentiment

* Oil prices rise as fuel demand surges in top consumer United States

* PRECIOUS-Gold rises on softer dollar; investors focus on ECB, BOE meetings read more

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets fall as cenbank decisions, Omicron fears loom read more

* U.S. lawmakers call for sanctions against Israel’s NSO, other spyware firms

* Mideast share of Nov Indian oil imports at 16-mth high, African grades slip read more

* Iran to Gulf Arab states: Stop ‘repetitive accusations’ against Tehran

* Iran lets IAEA replace its cameras at Karaj workshop read more

* Climate change imperils world’s oil and gas reserves: research read more

EGYPT

* ADQ establishes office in Cairo as part of its commitment to invest in Egypt – statement

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi inflation up 1.1% in November on higher gasoline prices read more

* Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles targeting Abha – state TV

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* U.S. says it is ready to move forward with fighter jet sale to UAE

* India’s Reliance eyes first oil cargo from UAE trade arm in Dec – source

* UAE investors to take stake in Abu Dhabi chemicals projects read more

* Dubai Investments offers to take over National General Insurance in $127 mln deal read more

* Alpha Dhabi Holding targets AED 8 bln for strategic investment across core sectors

QATAR

* Qatar sells Feb al-Shaheen crude at lowest premiums in 3 months – sources

* Qatar upholds conviction of former 2022 World Cup employee read more

BAHRAIN

* Lebanon to deport non-Lebanese members of Bahrain opposition read more

Compiled by Dubai newsroom

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