Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Nikkei surges in boost to Asia as Trump announces Japan trade deal MKTS/GLOB
* Oil prices pause slide on US-Japan trade deal O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold eases as US-Japan trade deal lifts risk appetite, but weak dollar caps losses GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses fall on US tariff concerns, weaker oil .MIDEAST
* Trump envoy Witkoff to travel to Europe and discuss Gaza, US official says nL1N3TK02L
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE's biggest bank FAB beats Q2 profit estimates nL8N3TI0G1
* Emirates goes on a hiring spree for cabin crew, pilots and ground services staff nL1N3TJ0H8
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi-Syrian investment forum to be held in Damascus on Wednesday, SANA reports nL1N3TJ0UK
* Saudi Arabia's Dar AlMajed plans to list 30% stake via IPO nL1N3TJ0FA
QATAR
* Qatar Olympic committee confirms participation in talks over hosting 2036 games nL1N3TJ0D4
EGYPT
* Egypt quarterly current account deficit eases to $2.1 billion on higher remittances nL1N3TJ0D4
* KUFPEC announces final investment decision with Shell Egypt to develop gas exploration at Mina West field nS8N3SJ07Y
IRAQ
* Iraq signs contract with Schlumberger to develop production at Akkas gas field nS8N3SN012
(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)
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