MIDEAST - Factors to watch - March 8

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DUBAI, March 8 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks tumble after hawkish Powell comments
* Oil stabilises as surprise US crude draw offsets rate hike jitters
* PRECIOUS-Gold prices at 1-week low as Fed's Powell flags higher rates
* MIDEAST STOCKS-MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf stocks end mixed ahead of Powell's speech; Egypt down
* CERAWEEK-OPEC, US energy executives discuss tight capacity at Houston huddle
* CERAWEEK-Kuwait Petroleum Corp sees global oil market in balance - CEO
* Kyiv holding online talks with partners on grain export deal extension - source
* Islamic Development Bank set to raise $2 bln with sukuk
* Trafigura gets $135 mln loan from Abu Dhabi Exports Office, SMBC - WAM EGYPT
* POLL-Egypt February inflation seen rising to highest in more than 5 years
* Egypt's Suez Canal revenues rise to $1.5 bln in Jan-Feb
* Telecom Egypt Says Government Has Started Study To Offer Additional Stake In Co SAUDI ARABIA
* Theeb Rent A Car FY Profit Rises
* Arabian Contracting Services Seeks Shareholders Approval On SAR 1.05 Bln Bank Loan Request
* DIFC Grants Captive Licence To Ma'aden To Support Its Growth - Statement UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Fertiglobe Says Purchase Agreement Between Fertiglobe Distribution And OCI Nitrogen For DEF
* Al Seer Marine Ordered Two Additional MR Tankers QATAR
* Qatar's emir names top diplomat as premier, reappoints energy and finance ministers
* Qatar Airways eyes rapid growth as travel demand rebounds KUWAIT
* Al Soor Fuel Marketing Qtrly Profit Rises (Compiled by Dubai newsroom)

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