Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on December 30

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on December 30

DUBAI - 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-Asia stocks listless as tough year ticks down * Oil rises as fuel demand holds up despite surge in Omicron cases * PRECIOUS-Gold holds above $1,800 as weak dollar checks yield pressure * MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses fall in line with global shares * Saudi king says kingdom concerned about Iran's 'lack of cooperation' * Saudi king says OPEC+ pact 'essential' for oil market stability * Kuwaiti candidate has widespread support for top OPEC job, sources say * PREVIEW-Saudi Arabia may set deep crude price cuts for Asia in February * TABLE-UAE's Fujairah oil inventory data for week ended Dec. 27 EGYPT * Egypt plans power plant share sale * Egypt's GASC buys 300,000 tonnes of wheat in tender * Egypt to increase price of subsidised sugar, says minister * Egyptian gas may reach Lebanon by end-Feb, Lebanese minister says SAUDI ARABIA * Saudi CMA Approves Direct Listing Of Saudi Azm For Communication Shares In Parallel Market * Saudi CMA Approves Direct Listing Of Saudi Parts Center Company