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 slide on weak China data, yen firms after BOJ decision MKTS/GLOB

* Oil steady as market weighs Trump tariff threats, surprise US stockbuild O/R

* PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds from 1-month low on renewed trade uncertainty GOL/

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf stocks gain on earnings optimism, ahead of US Fed outlook .MIDEAST

* Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state, raising allies' pressure on Israel nL1N3TR0ND

* UK's Starmer, Oman's sultan agree to deepen ties in energy, defence and tech nL1N3TR17H

SAUDI ARABIA

* Brazil's BRF launches chilled chicken line in Saudi Arabia nL1N3TR13M

ISRAEL

* US Senate rejects bids to block arms sales to Israel over Gaza nL1N3TS03R

* Teva Pharm Q2 profit beats estimates as branded drugs gain nL1N3TR0FH

* Data security firm Radware Q2 revenue beats estimates nPLX96B4C7

* Israel's Bezeq Telecom raises 2025 profit amid regulatory shaekeup on fibre costs nL8N3TR0IT

IRAN

* US hits Iranian shipping network with major new sanctions nL1N3TR17P

* US must agree compensation before nuclear talks, Iran's foreign minister tells FTnL1N3TS05S

SYRIA

* Turkey to start providing Syria with natural gas on August 2, minister says nL8N3TR0PP

(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)

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