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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.

A police vehicle parked near the site of the bomb blast at a cafe on al-Nasser Street in central Damascus, Syria, July 2, 2026

Bomb Kills Nine at Damascus Cafe Steps From Syria’s Palace of Justice

A bomb killed nine people and wounded 20 at a crowded cafe on al-Nasser Street in central Damascus on Thursday, meters from the Palace of Justice where trials of former Assad-era officials

July 3, 2026

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Iran Buries Khamenei as 20 Million Mourn and World Signals Who Stands With Tehran

The funeral that began Friday in Tehran is Iran's first public answer to the strike that killed Khamenei in February: a seven-day ceremony drawing 20 million mourners and leaders from 100 countries, each attendance a signal that needs no translation.

July 3, 2026

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks about Iran service fees and Strait of Hormuz transit charges

Iran Recast Its Hormuz Toll as a Service Fee. The MOU Let Them.

Secretary of State Rubio said no country can charge any fee on an international waterway. Iran's

Vessels anchored near Oman's Musandam Peninsula at the Strait of Hormuz during the June 2026 Iran-US escalation

Two Ships Hit, Five Days of Strikes: How the US-Iran Ceasefire Nearly Collapsed Before Doha

An Iranian drone hit the Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely on June 25, triggering the most dangerous

In Qatar and the Arab and Islamic countries.. Here is the date of Eid Al-Fitr and the number of days off expected this year

It is astronomically expected that the number of days for a month for this year will be 29 days, as the first day of the holy month began on Thursday, March 23,

October 3, 2025

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What is the penalty for begging in public places in Qatar?

Legalists confirmed to "the East" The Qatari law has established deterrent controls and severe penalties against beggary practitioners and begged for the sympathy of others and their entreaty to take their money

April 6, 2023

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Aisha Al-Darwish Center is a beacon for teaching girls the Qur’an

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs appreciated the positive impact of the Aisha Bint Jassim Al-Darwish Center for the Memorization of the Noble Qur’an for Women. The impact of these Qur’anic

April 6, 2023

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Lawyers for Qatari media: Community awareness is the first line of defense to confront beggary

Specialists confirmed that the law established deterrent controls and severe penalties against those who practice beggary, begging for the sympathy of others, and begging them to take their money without face, and

April 6, 2023

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Doha University: administrative development for Ashghal employees

Doha University of Science and Technology held a certificate distribution ceremony for the employees of the Public Works Authority “Ashghal”, after completing the 14-week training program in administrative development. . The Continuing

April 6, 2023

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Qatar Charity treats cancer patients in Yemen

In conjunction with the continuation of its campaign “50,000 Lives” in favor of treating patients in need around the world, Qatar Charity continues to implement the emergency health assistance project for patients

October 3, 2025

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Yousef Al-Khulaifi: 2022 was a new challenge for Dlala Holding

Dlala Brokerage and Investment Holding Company held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting for the year 2022 at the company’s headquarters, and through the ZOOM application, where the meeting was chaired by Mr.

October 3, 2025

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Moderate weather during the day on the coast with dust stuck in the open sea

The Meteorological Department expected that the weather on the coast, until six o’clock in the evening today, would be moderately hot during the day, accompanied by suspended dust at the beginning, with

April 6, 2023

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Qatari media tells the stories of children who have recovered from cancer

Statistics issued by the Qatar National Cancer Registry, published by the Qatar Cancer Society, revealed that leukemia and tumors of the brain and nervous system are among the most common types of

October 3, 2025

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Adel Lamy, the former star of Al-Duhail, told Qatari media: The flood will eat everything and everything

Today, Al-Duhail Club is looking forward to its second coronation this season when it faces Al-Sadd in the Qatar Cup final at the expense of its traditional rivals Al-Sadd. Adel Lamy, in

October 3, 2025

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Bomb Kills Nine at Damascus Cafe Steps From Syria’s Palace of Justice

Iran Buries Khamenei as 20 Million Mourn and World Signals Who Stands With Tehran

Iran Recast Its Hormuz Toll as a Service Fee. The MOU Let Them.

Two Ships Hit, Five Days of Strikes: How the US-Iran Ceasefire Nearly Collapsed Before Doha

In Qatar and the Arab and Islamic countries.. Here is the date of Eid Al-Fitr and the number of days off expected this year

What is the penalty for begging in public places in Qatar?

Aisha Al-Darwish Center is a beacon for teaching girls the Qur’an

Lawyers for Qatari media: Community awareness is the first line of defense to confront beggary

Doha University: administrative development for Ashghal employees

Qatar Charity treats cancer patients in Yemen

Yousef Al-Khulaifi: 2022 was a new challenge for Dlala Holding

Moderate weather during the day on the coast with dust stuck in the open sea

Qatari media tells the stories of children who have recovered from cancer

Adel Lamy, the former star of Al-Duhail, told Qatari media: The flood will eat everything and everything

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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