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 MKTS/GLOB
* Oil gains 3% as India reconsiders Russian oil amid fresh US sanctions O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold inches down as dollar firms, focus on US inflation data GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets higher on earnings, oil; FAB gains lift Abu Dhabi .MIDEAST
* World Court says Israel must allow UN aid to Gaza and ensure basic needs of Palestinians are met nL6N3W30N6
* Israel's parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation nL1N3W30PQ
* Netanyahu hints at opposition to any Turkish forces in Gaza nL1N3W30EA
* Iran says it won't return to talks as long as US makes 'unreasonable demands' nL1N3W30HP
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia crude exports rise to six-month high in August nL8N3W30T5
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Dubai's Emirates NBD reports 23% growth in third-quarter profit nL4N3W409G
* DP World COO says tariff wars raise costs but growth remains strong nS8N3TW00X
* Classifieds firm Dubizzle postpones Dubai IPO, to assess timing nL5N3VY0J8
* Mubadala joins Trustar Capital, Fountainvest, Sinotrans as strategic shareholders in Loscam nFWN3W22AC
* Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work nL1N3W309Z
* Empower signs a contract to construct its second district cooling plant in Jumeirah village nFWN3W224S
EGYPT
* Egypt plans new trade policy to address import costs and regional deals nS8N3RO00L
(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)
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