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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.

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 Saturday, the IDF announced, as Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington concluded with a framework agreement intended to

July 5, 2026

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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 on Saturday, killing two, in an operation the Intelligence Ministry attributed to groups trained abroad and linked to US and Israeli intelligence services. The

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

Palestinian civilians amid the Gaza ceasefire standoff as US-Iran nuclear diplomacy advances

Gaza Is Being Left Behind as Washington and Tehran Reshape the Middle East

As American and Iranian diplomats finalize a regional settlement, the Palestinian people who set the Middle

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the joint UK-France summit, where both nations agreed to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz

Britain and France Send Mine-Clearing Ships to Hormuz as UK and France Back Oman on Maritime Safety

Britain and France co-signed a joint statement with Oman on July 3 pledging to ensure the

Dr. Aisha Al-Sada to Qatari media: Expectations that 1,000 emergency patients will visit Hamad during the Eid

Dr. Aisha Al-Sada, a resident of the Emergency and Accident Department at Hamad General Hospital of Hamad Medical Corporation, expected an increase in the number of patients in the emergency departments of

April 18, 2023

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Student technical researches to solve the challenges facing Qatar

The Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, concluded its training program for 10 students from the Qatar Academy for Science and Technology, who presented innovative ideas for important

October 3, 2025

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Meteorology: Scattered clouds and light dust at some areas on the coast today

The Meteorological Department expected that the weather on the coast, until six o’clock in the evening, will be accompanied by scattered clouds and light dust in some areas, sometimes, and at sea,

April 18, 2023

Climate·News

11 finalists for the WISE Awards

Announced the World Innovation Summit for Education "Wise"Qatar Foundation’s global initiative announced the finalists for the 2023 WISE Awards. The finalists, who come from countries around the world, were selected for their

April 18, 2023

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Citizens for the Orient: Companies in the private sector are managed according to the "mood"

Specialists and citizens affirmed that job security supports the giving of employees in all sectors, especially the private sector, which is responsible for promoting development efforts, and that it raises professional efforts,

April 18, 2023

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Cancer Society organizes "Iftar of Hope"

Organized by Qatar Cancer Society "Hope Breakfast" For those living with the disease, as part of the psychological and community support programs launched by the association for this category. The ceremony, which

October 3, 2025

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Qatar participates in the official opening ceremony of the Hannover International Industrial Fair 2023

The State of Qatar participated in the official opening ceremony of the Hannover International Industrial Fair 2023, which was inaugurated by His Excellency Mr. Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the friendly Federal Republic

October 3, 2025

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Msheireb Museums hosts the second episode of the "Earth Conversations Series" Entitled "Islam and the Environment"

Msheireb Museums, the leading cultural and tourism destination in Msheireb Downtown Doha, in partnership with the Arab Youth Climate Movement in Qatar, hosted the second session of the Earth Conversations series under

October 3, 2025

Climate·News

Health centers working hours during the Eid holiday

The Primary Health Care Corporation announced working hours in health centers during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, from April 19 to April 27. During the leave, 20 health centers out of a total

October 3, 2025

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Tahajjud.. the practice of the righteous, the recipe for the successful, and a Sunnah followed by the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers

The holy month of Ramadan is not a month like other months, nor its days like all other days, but it is a season of acts of worship and good deeds full

April 18, 2023

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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

Gaza Is Being Left Behind as Washington and Tehran Reshape the Middle East

Britain and France Send Mine-Clearing Ships to Hormuz as UK and France Back Oman on Maritime Safety

Dr. Aisha Al-Sada to Qatari media: Expectations that 1,000 emergency patients will visit Hamad during the Eid

Student technical researches to solve the challenges facing Qatar

Meteorology: Scattered clouds and light dust at some areas on the coast today

11 finalists for the WISE Awards

Citizens for the Orient: Companies in the private sector are managed according to the "mood"

Cancer Society organizes "Iftar of Hope"

Qatar participates in the official opening ceremony of the Hannover International Industrial Fair 2023

Msheireb Museums hosts the second episode of the "Earth Conversations Series" Entitled "Islam and the Environment"

Health centers working hours during the Eid holiday

Tahajjud.. the practice of the righteous, the recipe for the successful, and a Sunnah followed by the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers

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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