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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.

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 and fuel depots were bombed, leaving 500,000 residents and 100,000 refugees without reliable water. Fifteen RSF

July 4, 2026

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Foreign and Iranian officials pay respects to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3 2026

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports After Alleged Airspace Violation Over Sanaa

Yemen's Houthis threatened to strike Saudi airports after warplanes allegedly blocked an Iranian civilian aircraft with 200 sick passengers from landing at Sanaa. Saudi Arabia made no statement; the Houthi warning arrived against the backdrop of the fragile 2022 ceasefire

July 3, 2026

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Called Israel a Burden on Humanity. Israel Called It Genocide Incitement.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Thursday Israel had become a 'burden that humanity can no longer

Exterior of Syria's Palace of Justice in Damascus near where a bomb killed ten at a cafe July 2026

Damascus Cafe Bombing Kills Ten Near Syria’s Palace of Justice

A bomb planted at a cafe on al-Nasr Street killed ten people Thursday in central Damascus,

East monitor scraping rawd in the rock

Qatari media monitored in the Al-Sakhama area the bulldozing of vast areas of wild rawhd, and the uprooting of large numbers of samar trees, which are considered ancient trees and have great

April 13, 2023

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Alia Al-Suwaidi Center is a beacon for teaching the Qur’an and values

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs reviews the efforts of the Alia Al-Suwaidi Center for the Memorization of the Noble Qur’an, which operates under the supervision of women’s activity in the

April 13, 2023

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4 planets meet the moon in the sky of Qatar

The Qatar Calendar House announced that four of the planets of our solar system (Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Mars) will meet the moon in the sky of the State of Qatar this

October 3, 2025

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The month of Ramadan is an opportunity for communication and solidarity among Muslims in the United States of America

Muslim communities across the United States celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in their own way, as this celebration reflects their authentic culture in the countries from which they come, not caring

October 3, 2025

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Qatar Airways launches special travel packages for Formula 1 fans during the "Qatar Grand Prix 2023"

Qatar Airways, the airline partner and official sponsor of the Formula 1® races, in partnership with Qatar Holidays, announced the launch of travel packages for the upcoming Formula 1® races for this

October 3, 2025

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I want a sponsor for Al-Duhail Club

Inc. announced"I want" About signing a new sponsorship agreement for Al-Duhail Sports Club for a period of two seasons. According to a tweet posted by I want, it will provide "I want"

April 13, 2023

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How do Qatar and the Arab countries receive the last ten days of Ramadan?

The blessed month of Ramadan is considered a month of worship in which spirituality overflows and its atmosphere is distinguished by focusing on worship and drawing closer to God. However, the last

October 3, 2025

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In 8 hours.. this is how two Canadians transformed "transit" In Qatar to an unforgettable trip

Two Canadians had an unforgettable experience in Qatar during only 8 hours of transit before their flight from Hamad Airport to Kenya. The story began with a video published by two Canadians

October 3, 2025

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Qatar releases 17 Iranians for violating its territorial waters

Hamid Reza Dehghani, Iran’s ambassador to Doha, said that the Qatari authorities released, on Tuesday, 17 Iranian sailors who entered the territorial waters by mistake. The Iranian ambassador said – through his

April 13, 2023

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Watch.. Traffic stops a vehicle required for reservation

The General Traffic Department announced that the Investigation Department of the Patrols and Traffic Investigation Department was able to arrest and seize a vehicle wanted for seizure. Traffic explained – through its

April 13, 2023

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

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports After Alleged Airspace Violation Over Sanaa

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Called Israel a Burden on Humanity. Israel Called It Genocide Incitement.

Damascus Cafe Bombing Kills Ten Near Syria’s Palace of Justice

East monitor scraping rawd in the rock

Alia Al-Suwaidi Center is a beacon for teaching the Qur’an and values

4 planets meet the moon in the sky of Qatar

The month of Ramadan is an opportunity for communication and solidarity among Muslims in the United States of America

Qatar Airways launches special travel packages for Formula 1 fans during the "Qatar Grand Prix 2023"

I want a sponsor for Al-Duhail Club

How do Qatar and the Arab countries receive the last ten days of Ramadan?

In 8 hours.. this is how two Canadians transformed "transit" In Qatar to an unforgettable trip

Qatar releases 17 Iranians for violating its territorial waters

Watch.. Traffic stops a vehicle required for reservation

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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