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-Global shares and dollar firm in muted pre-Christmas trade
* Oil prices rise 1% in thin pre-holiday trade
* PRECIOUS-Gold steadies in holiday lull as markets await 2025 Fed moves
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf shares end mixed; Egypt extends losses
* Israeli army forces patients out of north Gaza hospital, medics say
* Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen, army says
* Looting cripples food supply in Gaza despite Israeli pledge to tackle gangs, sources say
* Indian state refiners may buy Mideast spot oil to replace Russian shortfall
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi executions rose sharply in 2024
QATAR
* Israeli negotiation team to return from Qatar for 'internal consultations' on hostage deal
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* BRIEF-Mubadala Acquires Majority Stakes In Global Medical Supply Chain And Al Ittihad Drug Store
EGYPT
* IMF grants Egypt initial approval of $1.2 bln fourth review
* Uncertainty clouds fate of Syrians in Egypt after Assad ouster
SYRIA
* Syrian Christians attend Christmas mass for first time since fall of Assad
* Syria's new foreign minister tells Iran not to spread chaos in Syria
* Syrian ex-rebel factions agree to merge under defence ministry
IRAN
* Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, state media says
TURKEY
* Turkey raises monthly minimum wage by 30% for 2025
* Eleven people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says
* Turkey aiming for maritime agreement with Syria, transport minister says
(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)
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