Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise with tech boost, yen weakens after Japan rate hike MKTS/GLOB
* Oil prices climb as US blocks Venezuelan tankers, eyes on Russia-Ukraine talks O/R
* PRECIOUS-Silver climbs to record high, gold posts weekly gain on rate cut bets GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-UAE stocks mixed; Dubai rebounds as oil ticks up, Fed rate path in focus [.MIDEAST]
* Rubio says new governance bodies for Gaza will be in place soon, followed by international force nL6N3XP12E
* Maersk tests Red Sea route as Gaza ceasefire offers hopenL6N3XP0KN
SAUDI ARABIA
* Universal Studios in early planning stages for theme park in Saudi Arabia, WSJ reports nL6N3XQ003
(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)
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