Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on November 16

DUBAI  - 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-Asian shares tick up on China property relief, focus shifts to Sino-U.S. talks

* Oil prices drop on demand worries, rising supplies

* PRECIOUS-Gold steady as inflation woes offset firmer dollar, yields

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai hits near 4-year high after Emaar's strong earnings

SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Arabia's race to attract investment dogged by scepticism

* Saudi PIF nearly triples U.S. stock holdings; adds Walmart, Pinterest

* Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to group of "talented" expats

* Saudi inflation inches up 0.8% in October on higher fuel prices

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* UAE working to de-escalate tensions with Iran, senior official says

* UAE's flydubai says carries only legitimate travellers as migrants fly to Belarus

* Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension - officials

* Emirates says it could be listed in Dubai, CNBC Arabiya reports

* ADNOC, Borealis sign $6.2 billion partnership deal to expand facility - media office

* UAE says Q1 to see oil supply surplus, current shortage not unexpected