MIDEAST - Factors to watch - April 18

DUBAI, April 18 (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
* Asian stocks trim losses as China beats GDP forecasts
* Oil steady as markets look ahead to China GDP data
* PRECIOUS-Gold rises on dollar pullback; clarity on Fed policy awaited
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi leads most Gulf markets higher; Qatar retreats
* Israeli PM: Peace with Saudi Arabia would be 'giant leap' towards ending Arab-Israeli conflict
* Egypt, UAE working on Sudan ceasefire initiative -two Egyptian security sources
* Baghdad, KRG take step towards resuming Iraq northern oil exports
* Iran invites Saudi king to visit Tehran - Iran foreign ministry spokesperson SAUDI ARABIA
* SASCO Completes Payment Of 300 Mln Riyals Of Total Outstanding Loans
* Saudi unilaterally releases detainees to Yemen amid peace push
* Jarir Marketing Qtrly Profit Falls
* Saudi Arabia crude exports slip in February EGYPT
* Egyptian troops held in Sudan were not there to support any party -Sisi UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* Abu Dhabi's TAQA launches $1.5bln dual-tranche bond
* Rakbank Board To Discuss Capital Increase To AED 2.01 Bln By Issuing Bonus Shares
* UAE bank ADCB reports record profit in Q1, up 27%
* TAQA Completes US$1.5 Bln Dual Tranche 5-Year And 10-Year Bond Offering QATAR

* Qatar's Commercial Bank Q1 Profit Rises
* Masraf Al Rayan Q1 Profit Falls
* Qatar's Ahli Bank Q1 Profit Rises
* Qatar International Islamic Bank Q1 Profit Rises
* Qatari Investors Group Q1 Profit Falls KUWAIT

* Kuwait crown prince says reinstated parliament to be dissolved, elections held (Compiled by Dubai newsroom)

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MIDEAST - Factors to watch - April 18

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