Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Political jolts, US government shutdown casts cloud over markets MKTS/GLOB

* Oil extends gains on smaller-than-expected OPEC+ output hike O/R

* PRECIOUS-Gold at all-time high on safe-haven demand, Fed rate cut bets GOL/

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets ease on economic uncertainty .MIDEAST

* Gaza talks turn to key sticking points between Israel, Hamas nL3N3VN0AJ

* Putin, Netanyahu discuss Middle East, Iranian nuclear programme nS8N3TR01Y

* China uses a hidden funding conduit to pay Iran for oil, bypassing US sanctions - WSJ nL3N3VN09T

* Thunberg greeted by cheering crowd in Athens after Israel expels flotilla activists nL2N3VN06Z

* Trump to meet Edan Alexander, Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas in May nL3N3VO01N

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Arabia's PIF wealth fund plans dual-tranche green bond sale nL2N3VN05Q

* Saudi Arabia holds steady on Arab Light prices to Asia after OPEC+ output hike nL2N3VN050

* Pakistan looks to unlock Saudi investment in visit following defence pact nL6N3VN0I7

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* Robust remedies should secure EU okay for $17 bln Covestro deal, ADNOC says nL2N3VN0BV

* Blackstone, Abu Dhabi's Lunate team up to invest $5 billion in Gulf logistics nL2N3VN09Y

* Abu Dhabi, Norway, Singapore wealth funds to buy shares in LG's $1.3 billion India IPO as anchor investors - Bloomberg News nL3N3VN0F3

* Standard Chartered Launches UAE-Domiciled Signature CIO Islamic Funds nFWN3VN1BA

EGYPT

* POLL-Egypt inflation expected to dip to 11.0% in September nL5N3VN0VV

* Egypt's net foreign reserves rise to $49.534 bln in September nAPN5I2L4F

KUWAIT

* Goldman Sachs Opens Office In Kuwait nFWN3VN1CD

BAHRAIN

* Bahrain's Q2 real GDP up by 2.5% y/y, state news agency reports nS8N3UX06A

QATAR

* Qatar to resume maritime activities, night suspension remains for tourist vessels nS8N3SV01L

* QNB Announces Refinancing Of $1.5 Billion Senior Unsecured Syndicated Term Loan Facility nFWN3VN1SH

SYRIA

* First results for Syria's new parliament show low share for minorities, women nL2N3VN0MR

* Syrian army and SDF reach ceasefire deal in Aleppo city following clashes nL2N3VN0XR

(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)

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