MIDEAST - Factors to watch - March 21

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DUBAI, March 21 (Reuters) - 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-Asia stocks bounce gingerly but bank fears lurk
* Oil prices stabilize as banking deal eases some worries about crude appetite
* PRECIOUS-Gold inches higher as investors focus on Fed meeting
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses end lower as oil prices drop; Egypt rises
* EXPLAINER-Why markets are in uproar over a risky bank bond known as AT1
* Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa
* Iran counts on 'huge volumes' of oil and gas swaps from Russia - RIA
* Netanyahu softens judicial overhaul but showdown with top court looms
* Israeli minister says 'no such thing' as Palestinian people
* World Bank estimates Syria's three-year earthquake recovery needs at $7.9 bln
* Libya says U.S. Congress approval of NOPEC would destabilise oil markets
* EY's 'paused' split dragged into $2.7 bln London lawsuit
* MEDIA-Eight bids could be made for Manchester United before Wednesday deadline for second offers - Sky News EGYPT
* Iraq renews deal to provide Egypt with 4 mln barrels of crude oil SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi National Bank strategy unaffected by hit to Credit Suisse investment
* Saudi Arabia releases US national from prison, says son KUWAIT
* Kuwait Oil Co declares a state of emergency due to leak - statement (Compiled by Dubai newsroom)

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