DUBAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS- Equities up, aided by U.S. manufacturing data; dollar higher
* Brent hits 2- Brent hits 3-week high above $112 on Africa supply cut
* MIDEAST STOCKS- Telecom Egypt surges on hopes it may sell Vodafone Egypt stake
* Gold drifts lower, set for biggest annual loss in three decades
* Soaring compliance costs clip wings of Mideast, African banks
* Iranian MPs propose bill to enrich uranium up to 60 percent
* Hit by scandal and resignations, Turk PM names new ministers
EGYPT
* Egypt designates Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
* ANALYSIS-As Egypt hardliners gain, scope for conflict grows
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Dubai's DIB approves foreign ownership increase to 25 pct
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Ma'aden secures $4.2 bln for phosphate project (Compiled by Dubai newsroom)