Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on February 25

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on February 25

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets close lower; Dubai declines 1.5% * PRECIOUS-Gold slips as strong U.S. Treasury yields dull appeal * OPEC+ to weigh modest oil output boost at meeting - sources * New normal 'Green Pass' opens music concert to vaccinated Israelis * Israel's Netanyahu sets April target for reopening economy * Iran arrested French tourist nine months ago, says his lawyer * Iran says up to U.S. to move first on saving nuclear deal * Syria's health ministry denies local report on Chinese vaccine arrival * U.N. aid chief urges Gulf states to step up to avert Yemen famine * Yemen warns against possible second coronavirus wave * Iraqi Christians, decimated by Islamist violence, prepare for pope's visit EGYPT* Egypt registers Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine * Vodafone Egypt plans to buy stakes in two digital payment firms within 3 months - official SAUDI ARABIA* U.S. report on Khashoggi death expected to single out Saudi crown prince-sources * Saudi Arabia's PIF launches $3 bln tourism, infrastructure venture - SPA * Saudi Arabia crown prince has successful surgery for appendicitis -state news agency * Saudi Arabia completes second foray in euro market with 1.5 bln bond deal * Saudi