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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 crisis vessels Strait of Hormuz Bandar Abbas May 2026 nuclear talks backdrop

Iran Agreed to ‘Just About Everything.’ Nuclear Talks Haven’t Started Yet.

Trump declared Iran had agreed to 'just about everything' after July 1 Doha talks. His vice president said nuclear discussions were going to start soon. Three weeks into the 60-day window, construction

July 3, 2026

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Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-US crisis, June 2026

Iran Suspended Its Hormuz Shipping Tolls for 60 Days. The Window Closes Around August 16.

Iran's 60-day suspension of Hormuz shipping fees expires around August 16. The IRGC has been charging vessels up to $2 million per transit in yuan since March. Secretary Rubio says the fees violate international law. Nuclear working group talks that

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Mojtaba Khamenei elected as Iran's new supreme leader by the Council of Experts, March 2026

The Nuclear Fatwa Died With Ali Khamenei. His Son Has Said Nothing to Replace It.

Iran's nuclear working group resumes July 9, six days after Ali Khamenei's funeral. His successor Mojtaba

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire dispute over IDF withdrawal 2026

Iran Says No Comprehensive Deal Without IDF Withdrawal From Lebanon. The US Disagrees.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in June that no comprehensive deal is possible while Israeli

Al-Qatrawi challenges Sfaxien in Tunisia

King Al-Qatrawi will meet the Tunisian Club Sfaxien at Al-Tayeb Al-Muhairi Stadium in the Tunisian city of Sfax at exactly eleven o’clock and 55 minutes at night in an Arab confrontation with

October 3, 2025

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Meteorology warns of strong winds on the coast and at sea

The Meteorological Department warned of strong winds on some areas of the coast, and of strong winds and high waves at sea, expecting that the weather on the coast, until six o’clock

April 3, 2023

Climate·News

Strong competitions for the Ramadan Benishan

Amidst a wonderful atmosphere, the competitions of the Nishan Arid Ramadan Shooting Championship and Festival continue today, which will be held until April 11 at the Lusail Shooting Ranges Complex, with the

October 3, 2025

News

Ramadan Al-Nashami in Doha.. is sweet with its customs and traditions

Samira Adnan Awad, a Jordanian journalist on Al Jazeera Net, tells us her beautiful memories of Ramadan, the old days in Jordan, and the customs and traditions that distinguish “Starchy”Where she began

October 3, 2025

Climate·News·Religion

The College of Law at Qatar University obtains the accreditation of the French High Council

The College of Law at Qatar University has obtained accreditation from the French Higher Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES), for the master’s programs in private law and

October 3, 2025

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Qatar National Library launches Qatari research platform “Manara”

Qatar National Library announced the launch of the Qatar Research Platform “Lighthouse”It is an open platform for academic research established in Qatar with the aim of collecting, preserving and facilitating access to

October 3, 2025

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Saudi Arabia reduces its production by 500 thousand barrels, and Kuwait reduces its production by 128 thousand barrels

Today, the Saudi Ministry of Energy announced that Saudi Arabia will implement a voluntary reduction in its crude oil production, amounting to 500,000 barrels per day, starting from next May until the

April 3, 2023

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Qatar Ministry of Interior offers step-by-step guide on issuing residency and visitation certificates for individuals

Qatar e-government portal (Hukoomi) has published how to obtain certificates through the Metrash2 application or the e-services portal of the Ministry of Interior, for a fee of QR10. to testify. And I

April 3, 2023

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The launch of the Nasser Bin Khaled Ramadan Tennis Tournament

Today, the Nasser Bin Khaled Ramadan Tennis Tournament begins at the courts of the Sheraton Doha Club. The tournament coincides with the celebration of the 31st anniversary of the launch of this

October 3, 2025

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Al-Sadd: There was a deliberate intention to catch Akram Afif from Al-Duhail player..and the striker did not provoke anyone

Ahmed Al-Ansari, media officer of Al-Sadd Club, commented on the skirmish that occurred between his team’s striker Akram Afif and the technical staff of Al-Duhail team during the two teams’ match in

October 3, 2025

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Iran Agreed to ‘Just About Everything.’ Nuclear Talks Haven’t Started Yet.

Iran Suspended Its Hormuz Shipping Tolls for 60 Days. The Window Closes Around August 16.

The Nuclear Fatwa Died With Ali Khamenei. His Son Has Said Nothing to Replace It.

Iran Says No Comprehensive Deal Without IDF Withdrawal From Lebanon. The US Disagrees.

Al-Qatrawi challenges Sfaxien in Tunisia

Meteorology warns of strong winds on the coast and at sea

Strong competitions for the Ramadan Benishan

Ramadan Al-Nashami in Doha.. is sweet with its customs and traditions

The College of Law at Qatar University obtains the accreditation of the French High Council

Qatar National Library launches Qatari research platform “Manara”

Saudi Arabia reduces its production by 500 thousand barrels, and Kuwait reduces its production by 128 thousand barrels

Qatar Ministry of Interior offers step-by-step guide on issuing residency and visitation certificates for individuals

The launch of the Nasser Bin Khaled Ramadan Tennis Tournament

Al-Sadd: There was a deliberate intention to catch Akram Afif from Al-Duhail player..and the striker did not provoke anyone

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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