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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 Gharafa fear Al Markhiya surprises

Al-Markhiya will be the guest of Al-Gharrafa Club at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium, starting at nine o’clock and 45 minutes in the evening, as part of the confrontations of the second day

April 2, 2023

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Global Digital Payments Leader, Visa joins Dubai FinTech Summit as co-host

The Dubai FinTech Summit welcomes Visa as a co-host sponsor for the two-day event taking place on 8 and 9 May this year. Visa is a global leader in digital payments that

April 2, 2023

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Al-Ahly and the North.. the meeting of the two wounded

The Al-Ahly and Al-Shamal teams are looking forward to returning to the path of victories when they meet this evening, starting at 10:15 a.m., at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium in Al-Ahly Club,

October 3, 2025

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Printing and distributing a brief explanation of Sunan Abi Daoud

A book explaining the abbreviated Sunnahs of Abi Daoud by Imam Zaki al-Din Abd al-Azim bin Abd al-Qawi al-Mundhiri, who died in the year 656 AH, in which Imam al-Mundhiri explained his

April 2, 2023

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Ramadan groaned at the burial ground.. Garangao from the palace and the rupee from the Darwish house

From the Dafna area, Al Sharq was hosted by the council of Ali bin Hussein Al-Nama Al-Amer, to retrieve memories of the customs of the people of the north in Ramadan in

October 3, 2025

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Sheikha Al-Thani for Al-Sharq: 43 issues in the wing of Qatar University Press

Qatar University Publishing House is participating in the exhibition, as part of its contribution as one of the Qatari publishing houses in the localization of the book and the promotion of the

October 3, 2025

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Gaza faces the blockade with Ramadan products

Next to a small cart, the 14-year-old boy, Aibak al-Toukhi, from the city of al-Bireh, sells Ramadan juices, hoping to earn some money, to help his large family provide for their needs

April 2, 2023

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He decided to memorize the Qur’an after the Qatar World Cup. The Bayern Munich player recites the Qur’an with reverence (video)

Wearing the traditional Moroccan dress.. Naseer Mazraoui, player of the German club Bayern Munich, appeared in an interview on a YouTube channel, as he recited Surat Al-Duha, with a beautiful voice and

April 2, 2023

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Calmness in real estate dealings during Ramadan

The report of Al-Asmakh Real Estate Projects Company said: The real estate sector is witnessing during the holy month of Ramadan calm in transactions, as it is one of the most sensitive

April 2, 2023

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The Meteorological Department warns of strong winds on the coast and at sea

The Meteorological Department warned of strong winds in most areas of the coast and of strong winds and high waves at sea, expecting that the weather tonight, until six o’clock tomorrow morning

April 2, 2023

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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 Gharafa fear Al Markhiya surprises

Global Digital Payments Leader, Visa joins Dubai FinTech Summit as co-host

Al-Ahly and the North.. the meeting of the two wounded

Printing and distributing a brief explanation of Sunan Abi Daoud

Ramadan groaned at the burial ground.. Garangao from the palace and the rupee from the Darwish house

Sheikha Al-Thani for Al-Sharq: 43 issues in the wing of Qatar University Press

Gaza faces the blockade with Ramadan products

He decided to memorize the Qur’an after the Qatar World Cup. The Bayern Munich player recites the Qur’an with reverence (video)

Calmness in real estate dealings during Ramadan

The Meteorological Department warns of strong winds on the coast and at sea

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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