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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.

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

July 5, 2026

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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 Eastern crisis in motion find themselves diplomatically sidelined, absent from the very peace deal their war made necessary.

July 4, 2026

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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

People affected by RSF drone attacks in el-Obeid, Sudan North Kordofan, as UN Human Rights Council issues red alert over imminent paramilitary assault

UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as RSF Threatens Half a Million People in Sudan’s el-Obeid

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk issued a 'red alert' on Friday as el-Obeid's power station

470 studies at the Abdullah Al-Thani Center for Teaching the Holy Quran

In this report, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs reviews the positive and constructive impact of the Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Thani Center for Teaching the Holy Qur’an to Women, whose

April 17, 2023

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An event to educate children about the importance of family bonding

The Ministry of Social Development and the Family organized an event that included an awareness activity for children about the value of “tolerance” and the importance of family bonding, through their participation

April 17, 2023

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The National Agency: An awareness campaign in schools to prevent cyber threats

The National Agency for Cybersecurity, represented by the Department of National Cyber Excellence, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education represented by the Department of E-Learning and Digital Solutions,

April 17, 2023

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The game of chairs ignites the conflict in our league

The excitement and suspense of the QNB Stars League competitions increased with its decisive and final turn just 3 rounds before the finish line, as the nineteenth round witnessed rapid and exciting

October 3, 2025

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Awqaf supports the Qatar Diabetes Association

The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced its continued support for the Qatar Diabetes Association for the current year 2023 AD, which will benefit (146)

October 3, 2025

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With the participation of Qatar.. The Arab League Council calls for an immediate end to the clashes and a return to the peaceful path in Sudan

The Council of the League of Arab States stressed, at the level of permanent delegates, during its emergency meeting today to discuss developments in Sudan, the need for an immediate cessation of

April 17, 2023

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5 characteristics for entering Qatar on the new Haya platform.. This is the situation of those who have a card approved by the World Cup

Qatar Tourism launched "Haya platform" In a new look, to provide an opportunity with immediate effect for more tourists who currently need visas. According to the joint press conference held today, Sunday,

October 3, 2025

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The burning of an Egyptian plane at Meroe Airport, Sudan

Al-Jazeera reported that an Egyptian plane was burning at Meroe airport in northern Sudan. Fighting continued in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after the army and the Rapid Support Forces announced, in two

April 17, 2023

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The World Food Program announces the temporary suspension of all operations in Sudan

Today, the United Nations World Food Program announced the temporary suspension of its activities in Sudan due to developments in the security situation. Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Program,

October 3, 2025

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Doha Port achieves a record tourist season, with 273,666 visitors arriving

announced "Mwani Qatar" Doha Port achieved a record tourist season, with 273,666 visitors arriving, an increase of 166 percent, on board 55 cruises, an increase of 62 percent compared to the previous

October 3, 2025

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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

UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as RSF Threatens Half a Million People in Sudan’s el-Obeid

470 studies at the Abdullah Al-Thani Center for Teaching the Holy Quran

An event to educate children about the importance of family bonding

The National Agency: An awareness campaign in schools to prevent cyber threats

The game of chairs ignites the conflict in our league

Awqaf supports the Qatar Diabetes Association

With the participation of Qatar.. The Arab League Council calls for an immediate end to the clashes and a return to the peaceful path in Sudan

5 characteristics for entering Qatar on the new Haya platform.. This is the situation of those who have a card approved by the World Cup

The burning of an Egyptian plane at Meroe Airport, Sudan

The World Food Program announces the temporary suspension of all operations in Sudan

Doha Port achieves a record tourist season, with 273,666 visitors arriving

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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