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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.

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

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 bear' -- drawing an immediate genocide incitement accusation from Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar, who called on NATO allies to condemn the remarks.

July 3, 2026

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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,

Naval mine explodes in water during minesweeping exercise, Strait of Hormuz mine clearance 2026

Doha Can Agree to Reopen Hormuz. Only Mine Sweepers Can Actually Do It.

The Traffic Separation Scheme at the centre of the Strait of Hormuz is blocked by mines,

Ihsan organizes the “Football Sixes” tournament. for the elderly

Organize the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly "Ihsan" In the Aspire Dome, the Sports for All Championship for football six-a-side competitions for the elderly, in cooperation with the Qatar

October 3, 2025

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Qatar: Kindergarten Zainab Bint Jahsh celebrates children with autism

In celebration of International Autism Awareness Day, Qatar organized a forum entitled “Let’s Unite for Them” at Zainab Bint Jahsh Kindergarten for Girls. The forum targeted various segments of society, including special

October 3, 2025

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The Department of Zakat Affairs announces the amount of Zakat al-Fitr

The Department of Zakat Affairs at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs called on the public to take the initiative to pay zakat al-Fitr for themselves and their dependents on time,

October 3, 2025

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Coinciding with the holding of its sixth session.. a global echo of the Katara Award for Quran Recitation

The Katara Award for Holy Quran Recitation gained wide fame in the horizons, and in conjunction with the holding of its sixth session, it achieved a wide resonance at the global level

October 3, 2025

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Sheikh Jassim Quranic Competition honors the winners of the categories and buds branches tomorrow

The Organizing Committee of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will honor, tomorrow / Sunday /, the winners of citizens

April 9, 2023

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Awqaf launches the third edition of the “Hadathna” program With the participation of 1350 people from different countries of the world

The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, launched the annual program of the Noble Hadith Council.

April 9, 2023

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For travelers.. Learn about the advantages of Bluetooth tracking devices to find lost bags and personal belongings

Many travelers to different countries of the world suffer from losing their bags or luggage and personal belongings upon their arrival at their destinations, and it is a problem that it is

April 9, 2023

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Terrifying revenge.. A Turkish woman runs over her husband’s brother and shoots him in the middle of the street (video)

A Turkish woman ran over her 41-year-old brother-in-law with a car and shot him in the head while he was unconscious. He died instantly in the middle of the streets. "Urfa". Site

April 9, 2023

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Up to $ 1,000 .. Google sends money to users of “Google Bay”

Customers of the electronic payment service (Google Pay) reported that the company deposited cash amounts in their accounts without specifying a reason for that, and the cash amounts received by customers ranged

April 9, 2023

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Mutaz Barshim and Abdul Rahman Samba participate in the Doha Diamond League Athletics Tournament

The Qatari athletics duo, Mutaz Barshim, the high jump champion, and Abdul Rahman Samba, the 400m hurdles champion, announced their participation in the Diamond League athletics rounds for the 2023 sports season.

October 3, 2025

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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

Doha Can Agree to Reopen Hormuz. Only Mine Sweepers Can Actually Do It.

Ihsan organizes the “Football Sixes” tournament. for the elderly

Qatar: Kindergarten Zainab Bint Jahsh celebrates children with autism

The Department of Zakat Affairs announces the amount of Zakat al-Fitr

Coinciding with the holding of its sixth session.. a global echo of the Katara Award for Quran Recitation

Sheikh Jassim Quranic Competition honors the winners of the categories and buds branches tomorrow

Awqaf launches the third edition of the “Hadathna” program With the participation of 1350 people from different countries of the world

For travelers.. Learn about the advantages of Bluetooth tracking devices to find lost bags and personal belongings

Terrifying revenge.. A Turkish woman runs over her husband’s brother and shoots him in the middle of the street (video)

Up to $ 1,000 .. Google sends money to users of “Google Bay”

Mutaz Barshim and Abdul Rahman Samba participate in the Doha Diamond League Athletics Tournament

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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