DUBAI, April 18 (Reuters) - 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-World stocks at new peaks on strong China, U.S. data MKTS/GLOB
* Oil nudges down but secures weekly gain on recovery hopes - O/R
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Qatar shares outperform as cap on foreign ownership removed PRECIOUS-Gold heads for best week in 4 months on subdued dollar, yields IAEA confirms Iran has started enriching uranium to 60% purity Iran, China say signs of progress at nuclear talks ] Biden says Iranian enrichment to 60% unhelpful, but glad about talks Yemen's Houthis say they have hit Saudi Arabia's King Khalid air base Iran identifies suspect behind blast at Natanz nuclear site EXCLUSIVE-As Biden advances UAE F-35 sale, senators seek more control of arms deals With food and fuel, Hezbollah braces for the worst in Lebanon collapse [nL8N2M75F7
* Soccer-Qatar aims to host COVID-free World Cup -foreign minister Suez Canal to allow two crew members of ship that was stranded to go home BRIEF-Airbus Signs Major Integrated Support Contract With Egypt For C295 ARABIA
* EXCLUSIVE-Aramco pipeline investors to refinance loan with bonds next year - sources BRIEF-Saudi Aramco (SE:2222) Looks To Supply-Chain Finance To Free Up Cash - WSJ MEDIA-Saudis may bid again for Newcastle despite takeover setback - The Telegraph Binladin expects initial debt restructuring deal by June - Al Arabiya Saudi's Bank Albilad Completes 3 Bln Riyals Sukuk Offering ARAB EMIRATES
* Dubai expands vaccine eligibility in certain cases Gulf Marine Services FY Adjusted EBITDA $50 Mln Mubadala Partners with LOGOS And KKR Co To Develop Logistics Facilities In Australia - Tweet ADNOC Keen To Explore Potential Of Hydrogen Market With India's Public And Private Sectors UDC Qatar Purchases Allotted Shares From National Central Cooling In Qatar Cool IMF calls for "strong" fiscal consolidation in Kuwait Kuwait's HEISCO Gets Direct Contact Of 5 Mln Dinars