MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Jan 17

(adds UAE, Bahrain press items)

DUBAI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Here are 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

* Brent steady above $111 on China demand, supply worries


* OPEC: Downside risk to oil demand from euro crisis


* Defiant Iran says Asia oil customers stay loyal

* Saudi oil min says any Hormuz block would be brief

UAE

* ADNOC to tender for oil concession renewal

* ADIA keen to invest in India-ministry

* Brokers urge bourses to reduce fees (www.thenational.ae)

EGYPT

* Libya says no plans to dispose of Egypt investments


* Egypt asks IMF for $3.2 bln in support

* Islamist set to be new parliament speaker

* Egypt tycoon gets retrial over singer's death


SAUDI ARABIA