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The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

Hamas spokesman Ismail al-Thawabta at podium announcing Emergency Committee dissolution in Gaza City

Hamas Dissolves Its Gaza Governing Body After 20 Years, Making Way for Civilian Committee

Hamas on July 6 dissolved its Emergency Committee after twenty years governing Gaza, with acting chairman al-Farra resigning as the NCAG assumes civilian rule. Israel called it 'a deception with no practical

July 6, 2026

by Arab Desk

Qatar maritime navigation resumed for all vessels after six-day suspension July 2026

Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation for All Vessels After Six-Day Safety Suspension

Qatar's transport ministry restored maritime navigation for all vessels Sunday, ending a six-day suspension imposed after a Qatari citizen was killed by shrapnel from a military operation near a vessel in Qatari waters. The ministry announced the resumption effective July

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

IDF soldiers from the 98th Division operating in southern Lebanon security zone

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

Israeli troops shot and killed an armed individual inside the security zone in southern Lebanon on

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter speaks at the Lebanon ceasefire framework discussions at the US State Department in Washington

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

Israeli troops shot and killed an armed individual inside the security zone in southern Lebanon on

Scientists warn of dangerously hot weather in 2023… and a summer that may be the hottest ever

A recent study by British researchers who spoke to the New York Times showed that global warming makes for hot weather "More dangerous" Not only because of the increase in temperatures, but

April 28, 2023

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The arrival of 247 nationals of a number of countries who were evacuated from Sudan to Jeddah

Today, 247 nationals of a number of countries in Sudan, who were evacuated earlier, arrived in the city of Jeddah, as part of the efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

October 3, 2025

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The Qatari league.. Al-Arabi coach confirms striving to win tomorrow, and Al-Wakra coach admits the difficulty of the task

Younis Ali, coach of Al-Arabi team, confirmed that his team will seek to win tomorrow against Al-Wakra in the match that will bring them together in the 20th round of the Qatar

April 28, 2023

News

Real Madrid announces Modric’s injury

Real Madrid announced that Croatian player Luka Modric had injured his left thigh, to miss the team’s match against Almeria, and reports suggested he might miss the cup final against Osasuna. The

April 28, 2023

News

Al-Annabi raises his tally to 13 medals in the West Asian powers

The Qatari athletics team raised its tally to 13 colored medals in the competitions of the second day of the West Asian Championship for men and women – Qatar 2023, which is

October 3, 2025

News

In pictures, a Turkish evacuation plane was exposed to gunfire in Sudan

The General Command of the Sudanese Armed Forces stated today, Friday, that a Turkish evacuation plane, C130, was attacked by rebels while it was landing at Wadi Sayedna Airport, which damaged the

April 28, 2023

News

An exciting Clasico between the leader and the terrible

Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan teams meet today evening, starting at 6:30 pm at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, within the twentieth week of the QNB Stars League, in an exciting Clasico of great importance

April 28, 2023

News

Huawei announces the transition to the “Meta ERP” system

In the context of implementing its strategic plans to meet challenges and adopt alternatives to the systems and products covered by US sanctions, Huawei announced that it has replaced the old legendary

April 28, 2023

News

Issuing the second issue of Festival City Magazine

Doha Festival City, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Qatar, is pleased to have recently launched its new logo. "This is my place, this is my choice", to announce the

April 28, 2023

News

Planning Authority: 21.3 billion riyals surplus of the trade balance in March

The Planning and Statistics Authority issued its preliminary report on foreign trade statistics for the month of March 2023. The report includes data on exports of local origin, re-exports and imports. The

October 3, 2025

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Hamas Dissolves Its Gaza Governing Body After 20 Years, Making Way for Civilian Committee

Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation for All Vessels After Six-Day Safety Suspension

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

Scientists warn of dangerously hot weather in 2023… and a summer that may be the hottest ever

The arrival of 247 nationals of a number of countries who were evacuated from Sudan to Jeddah

The Qatari league.. Al-Arabi coach confirms striving to win tomorrow, and Al-Wakra coach admits the difficulty of the task

Real Madrid announces Modric’s injury

Al-Annabi raises his tally to 13 medals in the West Asian powers

In pictures, a Turkish evacuation plane was exposed to gunfire in Sudan

An exciting Clasico between the leader and the terrible

Huawei announces the transition to the “Meta ERP” system

Issuing the second issue of Festival City Magazine

Planning Authority: 21.3 billion riyals surplus of the trade balance in March

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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