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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.

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

July 5, 2026

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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 Saturday, the IDF announced, as Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington concluded with a framework agreement intended to consolidate the ceasefire and address the unresolved question

July 5, 2026

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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

Iran Busts Four Armed Militant Cells in Sistan and Baluchestan, Killing Two

Iran's IRGC and police dismantled four armed militant cells across five cities in Sistan and Baluchestan

Qatar is unique in the “Desert Embraces Imagination” exhibition.

The Al-Thakhira area and the Qatar National Museum are distinguished by a unique artistic phenomenon, as the Icelandic-Danish artist, Olafur Eliasson, presents his exhibition “The Desert Embraces Imagination”, until August 15, within

October 3, 2025

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Tales for children in Qatar Library

On Wednesday, May 10, Qatar National Library will organize a story time event for young children, which will be hosted by the multi-purpose hall in the children’s library of Qatar National Library

October 3, 2025

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Prince Cup.. Al-Arabi defeats Al-Sailiya by seven and reaches the final match

Al-Arabi reached the final match of the Prince’s Football Cup after scoring a wide victory over Al-Sailiya with seven goals to one in the meeting that brought them together today, at Abdullah

April 26, 2023

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A good health system and quality of life… Qataris live the longest in 2023 among Arabs, with a life expectancy of more than 80 years

The State of Qatar topped the list of Arab countries in average life expectancy at birth in 2023, with an estimated average life expectancy of 81.73 years for both sexes, and according

October 3, 2025

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The Cooperation Council praises the Kingdom’s efforts in the process of evacuating its citizens and the nationals of a number of countries from Sudan

SPA – Riyadh: His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Mr. Jassim bin Muhammad Al-Budaiwi, praised the great diplomatic and logistical role provided by

April 26, 2023

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Al-Markhiya Gallery is preparing to launch the largest art exhibition, May 2

Al-Markhiya Gallery is preparing to launch its new huge art exhibition “Art Book” on May 2, at the gallery’s headquarters at the Artists’ Fire Station, with the participation of 33 artists from

October 3, 2025

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The “Islamic Cooperation” praises the Kingdom’s role in evacuating stranded people

SPA – Jeddah: His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Hussain Ibrahim Taha, praised the various and determined efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that contributed to

April 26, 2023

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The deterioration of the situation in the Sudanese arena and breaches of the armistice

Al-Jazeera – Agencies: The situation deteriorated significantly in the Sudanese arena yesterday, a few hours after the new truce entered into force in Sudan, and the sound of shelling and clashing with

April 26, 2023

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After defeating Al-Gharafa in the top of the 13th round.. Al-Duhail’s hand climbed to the top of the league

Al-Duhail handball team stopped the series of positive results for Al-Gharafa Club, after defeating it 32-30 in the confrontation that brought them together at the top of the 13th round of the

April 26, 2023

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Msheireb continues to receive visitors to celebrate Eid

Msheireb Downtown Doha continues to welcome visitors of all ages to enjoy a wide range of activities and events in all neighborhoods and streets of the city as part of the Eid

October 3, 2025

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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

Iran Busts Four Armed Militant Cells in Sistan and Baluchestan, Killing Two

Qatar is unique in the “Desert Embraces Imagination” exhibition.

Tales for children in Qatar Library

Prince Cup.. Al-Arabi defeats Al-Sailiya by seven and reaches the final match

A good health system and quality of life… Qataris live the longest in 2023 among Arabs, with a life expectancy of more than 80 years

The Cooperation Council praises the Kingdom’s efforts in the process of evacuating its citizens and the nationals of a number of countries from Sudan

Al-Markhiya Gallery is preparing to launch the largest art exhibition, May 2

The “Islamic Cooperation” praises the Kingdom’s role in evacuating stranded people

The deterioration of the situation in the Sudanese arena and breaches of the armistice

After defeating Al-Gharafa in the top of the 13th round.. Al-Duhail’s hand climbed to the top of the league

Msheireb continues to receive visitors to celebrate Eid

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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