MIDEAST — Factors to watch — Sept 20

Sept 20 (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-Global shares edge higher as central banks double down on inflation fight MKTS/GLOB Oil slides after China asks Iran to limit Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities O/R PRECIOUS-Gold rises to one-week high, heads for weekly gain on easing oil prices GOL/ MIDEAST STOCKS-Abu Dhabi gains on IHC rally, Dubai falls.MIDEAST South Korea, US discuss Seoul's role in Middle East, investment pact... Iran says it has conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US... Saudi Arabia Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital... Aramco halts October crude deliveries to some European refiners after pipeline attack,.. Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact... United Arab Emirates OMV to go ahead alone with Austrian hydrogen project after Masdar exit... (Compiled by Bangalore newsroom) ((bangalore-pages@thomsonreuters.com)