Arab Desk

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.

Displaced Palestinians sheltering at a school in Khan Younis as Gaza marks 1000 days of war

Gaza Genocide at 1,000 Days: 73,000 Dead, a Ceasefire That Didn’t Hold

On July 3, 2026, Gaza's war reached its 1,000th day. The toll: 73,000 dead, 21,000 children killed, 2,700 families erased from civil registries, and a ceasefire signed in October 2025 that Israel's

July 3, 2026

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Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz as Iran parliament advances Hormuz toll legislation

Iran’s Parliament Is Writing the Hormuz Toll Into Statute. The MoU Window Is 38 Days.

Iran's parliament approved a Hormuz toll bill in committee that would bar US-linked and sanctioning-nation vessels and convert the IRGC's existing fee system into enforceable statute. The legislative calendar converges with the MoU's August 21 expiry — Iran is running

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz as Iran oil exports surge under sanctions waiver

Iran Sold 40 to 50 Million Barrels in Two Weeks at a 20 Percent Premium. The Gains Disappear if the Deal Fails.

Iran sold roughly 40 to 50 million barrels of crude oil in the first two weeks

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam Oman July 2026

Iran Hit the IMO Corridor, Froze UN Evacuations, and Agreed to a Week of Quiet. The Week Ends Before Doha Reconvenes.

Iran struck a cargo vessel in the IMO-Oman southern corridor on June 25, suspending UN ship

Imprisonment of a Jordanian jewelry expert who stole $23 million worth of diamonds from an Arab businessman

The Amman Jordanian Court of First Instance upheld the conviction of a jewelry expert, on charges of breach of trust, and imprisoned him for 6 months, for attempting to seize rare diamonds,

April 4, 2023

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Egypt: Woman charged for marrying 7 times

An Egyptian court sentenced a woman to 3 years in prison; For accusing her of marrying 7 times and marrying a number of her husbands, by forging documents devoid of legal impediments

April 4, 2023

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Women’s patrols participate in securing the Umrah of Ramadan for the first time

The Saudi security patrols, with their female component, participated for the first time in organizing the Umrah season in the holy month of Ramadan. And the Saudi General Security said, today, through

March 26, 2024

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Did the dog eat the bluebird? The disappearance of the Twitter icon in Qatar and the world

Under the hashtag #twitterdog, thousands are tweeting after the sudden transformation of the blue bird icon of the site "Twitter" to "dog". So what’s the story? Did the dog eat the songbird?

October 3, 2025

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Saudi Arabia arrests 8 residents promoting fake Umrah campaigns

The police of the Saudi capital, Riyadh, arrested 8 residents who violated the residence and work regulations of Indian nationality, for promoting fake Umrah campaigns for the purpose of fraud. He mentioned

April 3, 2023

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The arrest of a Yemeni youth who impersonated a British doctor and diplomat, and Egypt deported him to Aden

The Yemeni authorities arrested a Yemeni young man after his arrival at Aden International Airport, accusing him of committing a strange fraud by impersonating a British doctor and diplomat of Yemeni origins,

April 3, 2023

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The Palestinian Foreign Ministry welcomes the adoption by the Human Rights Council of a resolution on accountability

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the adoption by the Human Rights Council, in its 52nd regular session, in its session today, of Palestine’s first decisions before the Human Rights Council

April 3, 2023

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In Qatar know your real estate worth

Do you want to know how much your real estate is worth?.. Qatar e-government portal (Hukoomi) states that the real estate appraiser service is a service that helps those wishing to buy

April 4, 2023

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It cuts 80% of the time.. A new passenger plane technology that may change the scale of travel

A Swiss company is developing a new hydrogen-powered passenger plane that could reduce travel time from Europe to Australia to around 4 hours, compared to the current 20 hours. Made by researchers

April 3, 2023

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The Ramadan Book Fair embraces the creativity of productive families

The Ramadan Book Fair, which is currently being held at the Darb Al-Saai headquarters in Umm Salal, embraces the creativity of productive families. "from home". The pavilion includes about 46 small and

October 3, 2025

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Gaza Genocide at 1,000 Days: 73,000 Dead, a Ceasefire That Didn’t Hold

Iran’s Parliament Is Writing the Hormuz Toll Into Statute. The MoU Window Is 38 Days.

Iran Sold 40 to 50 Million Barrels in Two Weeks at a 20 Percent Premium. The Gains Disappear if the Deal Fails.

Iran Hit the IMO Corridor, Froze UN Evacuations, and Agreed to a Week of Quiet. The Week Ends Before Doha Reconvenes.

Imprisonment of a Jordanian jewelry expert who stole $23 million worth of diamonds from an Arab businessman

Egypt: Woman charged for marrying 7 times

Women’s patrols participate in securing the Umrah of Ramadan for the first time

Did the dog eat the bluebird? The disappearance of the Twitter icon in Qatar and the world

Saudi Arabia arrests 8 residents promoting fake Umrah campaigns

The arrest of a Yemeni youth who impersonated a British doctor and diplomat, and Egypt deported him to Aden

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry welcomes the adoption by the Human Rights Council of a resolution on accountability

In Qatar know your real estate worth

It cuts 80% of the time.. A new passenger plane technology that may change the scale of travel

The Ramadan Book Fair embraces the creativity of productive families

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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