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Insurance stocks dragged down Saudi Arabia's market early on Wednesday while bourses in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar were firm.

Shares in Saudi Arabian insurance companies may remain under pressure on Wednesday, while a technical rebound by Qatar's stock market could continue.

Gulf stock markets were generally weak in early trade on Tuesday with telecommunications companies weighed down by the Iraqi government saying it would seek control of Kurdistan-based mobile phone operators.

Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Tuesday.

US dollar, debt yields fall on N. Korea missile test report

Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday.