MIDEAST - Factors to watch - March 20

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DUBAI, March 20 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Monday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Volatility subsides after Credit Suisse rescue, but fears remain
* Oil edges up on historic Swiss banks deal, central banks support
* PRECIOUS-Gold prices drop 1% after Credit Suisse-UBS deal spurs risk-on mood
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi leads most Gulf bourses higher; Egypt down
* Iraq, OPEC stress need to coordinate to stabilise prices
* Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for ministerial talks
* Putin to welcome Xi to Moscow under shadow of Ukraine war
* Iraq and Iran sign deal to tighten border security EGYPT
* Egypt's Sisi discusses nuclear plant, grains trade with Russian officials
* Egypt targets growth rate at 5% in new fiscal year budget
* Orascom Development Egypt FY Consol Profit Rises SAUDI ARABIA
* Eastern Province Cement FY Profit Falls UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Syria's Assad arrives in UAE in official visit -state media QATAR
* Qatar's ex-finance minister to face trial KUWAIT
* Kuwait court reinstates previous parliament
* Petrogulf Board Approves Deal For Marketing And Operating Rigs With An Iraqi Co (Compiled by Dubai newsroom)

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