Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on September 5

Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on September 5

DUBAI - 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-Global stock benchmark at new high, dollar slips * Oil slips as weak U.S. jobs report gives 'reality check' * PRECIOUS-Gold climbs as slower U.S. jobs growth clouds Fed taper timeline * MIDEAST STOCKS-Major Gulf markets end mixed, Abu Dhabi extends weekly gains * Saudi state media companies to start moving from Dubai to Riyadh * U.S. sanctions Iranians over alleged plot to kidnap NY-based journalist * Kabul airport reopens to receive aid, domestic flights restart * U.S. general says most of those evacuated from Afghanistan to Qatar are now in Europe, U.S. * Blinken to discuss Afghan evacuees at meetings in Qatar and Germany * Lebanon deported Reuters journalist after questioning * Lebanese ministers to make highest level visit to Syria in years * Syria says Israeli air strikes target areas near Damascus * Tunisia union and parties refuse to discuss crisis with U.S. senators * Worst Tripoli fighting in a year shows limits of Libya peace push * Flow of Afghans crossing into Pakistan, Iran remains