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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.

Oil tanker in Iraqi waters near Basra as Iran allocates crude oil to IRGC aerospace force

Iran’s President Defended the IRGC’s Oil Allocation. The Corps Didn’t Say Thank You.

Iran's president publicly defended the IRGC's 20-million-barrel oil allocation on July 2, as the corps declined to treat the concession as meaningful. The military's financial interest lies in a Hormuz transit toll

July 2, 2026

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US military response to Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz 2026

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 five-day exchange of the ceasefire period. US aircraft struck Iranian sites twice, Iran hit US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and talks were threatened

July 2, 2026

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at GCC summit in Bahrain discussing Gulf states position on Iran deal

Gulf States Backed the Iran Deal to Avoid the Alternative, Not Because They Trust Tehran

The Gulf states backed the US-Iran ceasefire not out of trust for Tehran but as a

A man and child near unexploded artillery shell from Israeli bombardment in Syria Daraa province near Golan Heights June 2026

Katz Declares IDF Will Stay in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza Indefinitely

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that IDF forces will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza

Triple Al-Duhail exceeds Al-Sadawiya

Al-Duhail Club qualified for the final round of the Ooredoo Cup after defeating Al-Sadd with a score (3-1) in the semi-final round that was held yesterday at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in

March 24, 2023

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The curtain falls on the Qatar Satellite Championship. to squash

The curtain fell on the Qatar championship competitions "Styles" The international squash tournament organized by the Qatar Squash Federation on the courts of the Khalifa International Complex with the participation of 16

October 4, 2025

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In the shadows of Jerusalem… a spiritual Ramadan atmosphere

Brightly colored lamps illuminate the narrow alleys of the Old City leading to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. The lights add joy to the city, which is different in the month

March 24, 2023

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10 tips to prevent headaches while fasting in Ramadan

Headache is a primary symptom for many fasting people, especially during the first days of the blessed month of Ramadan, as a result of the rapid change that occurs in food habits,

March 24, 2023

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Civil Aviation: The State of Qatar has started managing the "Doha Flight Information Region" Fully

The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that the State of Qatar began at dawn on Thursday, March 23, 2023, with the administration of "Doha Region Flight Information" And completely to the

March 24, 2023

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Doha Festival City celebrates mothers

Doha Festival City, Qatar’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination, which recently launched its new slogan “This is where I am, this is where I choose”, will celebrate Mother’s Day this year

March 24, 2023

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The Ninth Super Grade launches Sunday

Next Sunday, the ninth edition of the Super Grade Championship will be launched on the QNB Cup, which will continue with the support of Qatar National Bank, with the participation of the

March 24, 2023

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Meteorology warns of strong winds and high waves at sea

The Meteorological Department warned of strong winds and high waves at sea, expecting that the weather on the coast, until six o’clock in the evening today, will be moderately hot during the

March 24, 2023

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Al-Sharq hosted by the Algerian media, Nawal Al-Qadi: Our Ramadan customs are close and there is no strangeness in Doha Al-Khair

Members of the Algerian community in Qatar live in a wonderful atmosphere on the first days of the holy month of Ramadan, as many of them prefer to spend the holy month

October 4, 2025

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Qatar flag and Al Sharq newspaper in Antarctica

Retirement of Captain Adel Malallah Al-Sharq newspaper published on 19 Ramadan 1410 corresponding to April 14, 1990 the news of the retirement of Captain Adel Malallah, the star of the first football

March 24, 2023

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Iran’s President Defended the IRGC’s Oil Allocation. The Corps Didn’t Say Thank You.

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

Gulf States Backed the Iran Deal to Avoid the Alternative, Not Because They Trust Tehran

Katz Declares IDF Will Stay in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza Indefinitely

Triple Al-Duhail exceeds Al-Sadawiya

The curtain falls on the Qatar Satellite Championship. to squash

In the shadows of Jerusalem… a spiritual Ramadan atmosphere

10 tips to prevent headaches while fasting in Ramadan

Civil Aviation: The State of Qatar has started managing the "Doha Flight Information Region" Fully

Doha Festival City celebrates mothers

The Ninth Super Grade launches Sunday

Meteorology warns of strong winds and high waves at sea

Al-Sharq hosted by the Algerian media, Nawal Al-Qadi: Our Ramadan customs are close and there is no strangeness in Doha Al-Khair

Qatar flag and Al Sharq newspaper in Antarctica

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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