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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.

Commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, as US-Iran talks unfold in Doha

Kushner and Witkoff Were in Doha. The Formal Iran Talks Happened Without Them.

Kushner and Witkoff met Qatar's Emir in Doha while the formal US-Iran talks ran on a separate, lower-level track. The two US tracks did not converge, and Trump's claim that denuclearization was

July 2, 2026

by Arab Desk

US and Iran technical talks in Doha on Hormuz passage and nuclear ceasefire framework

The Doha Talks Concluded. The Nuclear File Was Deferred. Hormuz Remains Unresolved.

Doha talks ended with Iran's nuclear file deferred and Hormuz tolls unresolved. The Strait remains classified as a warlike operations area, reflecting a gap between what diplomacy has announced and what underwriters assess.

July 2, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf who served as Iran's chief negotiator in Doha

Pezeshkian Flew to Qom After Clerics Called the Iran-US Deal a Strategic Mistake

Iran's president traveled to Qom on July 1 after senior clerics called the Iran-US MoU a

Iranians mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at a Tehran shrine July 2026

The Khamenei Funeral Is Pausing Iran’s Nuclear Talks. The 60-Day Clock Is Not.

Qatar confirmed Wednesday that US-Iran nuclear talks will pause for the Khamenei state funeral and resume

Ramadan Kareem: The Islamic world rejoices at the advent of the holy month

Islamic and Arab countries, and countries that witness the presence of Muslim communities, welcomed the first night of Ramadan with welcome and joy in the streets, squares and mosques, as the streets

March 23, 2023

News·Religion

Jumana Al-Qadi: Ramadan in Lebanon… charming customs and traditions

From Lebanon.. Mrs. Jumana Al-Qadi narrates to us the most prominent customs and traditions practiced by the Lebanese in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan. . She pointed out that the

October 4, 2025

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Advice for heart patients

Dr. Musa Bashir, a family medicine consultant at the Umm Ghuwailina Health Center affiliated to the Primary Health Care Corporation, explained, “There are categories of heart patients who must not fast for

April 7, 2026

News

The council of Muhammad Al-Mahmoud’s sons recalls the memories of “Ramadan Lol.” in Al Wakrah

In the blessed month of Ramadan, the Qatari councils are full of activity and movement, and their visitors are many of different nationalities and ages. And the ancestors, and the people of

October 4, 2025

News

Scaloni: The advantage must be regained after the global coronation

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his players need to maintain the high competitive level that helped them beat France on penalties and win their third FIFA,Football,Soccer,Football,Soccer World Cup in Qatar last year.

October 4, 2025

News·Sports

Qatar Chamber: Trade exchange with Russia last year amounted to 566 million riyals

Engineer Ali bin Abdullatif Al-Misnad, member of the Board of Directors of Qatar Chamber, confirmed that the volume of trade exchange between Qatar and Russia last year amounted to 566 million riyals,

October 4, 2025

Climate·News

Doha Old Port organizes 20 activities with the participation of more than 80 commercial units during Ramadan

The old port of Doha is preparing to receive the holy month of Ramadan, to revive the popular heritage with many distinguished Ramadan and heritage activities, by holding 20 activities, with the

March 23, 2023

News

The Minister of Sports and Youth honors the winning schools in the 15th Robot Schools Championship

His Excellency Mr. Salah bin Ghanim Al-Ali, Minister of Sports and Youth, honored the winning schools in the first places in the 15th Robot Schools Championship, which concluded today with the organization

October 4, 2025

News

The dollar fell after the US central bank raised interest rates

The dollar fell today, Wednesday, after the decision of the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) to raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, as was expected. The Federal

October 4, 2025

News

Qatar TV broadcasts the Katara Prize for reciting the Noble Qur’an over 26 episodes during Ramadan

Today, the Public Foundation for the Cultural Village, Katara, announced the start of broadcasting the episodes of the Katara Prize for Holy Quran Recitation, in its sixth session 2023, on Qatar TV,

October 4, 2025

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Arab Desk

Kushner and Witkoff Were in Doha. The Formal Iran Talks Happened Without Them.

The Doha Talks Concluded. The Nuclear File Was Deferred. Hormuz Remains Unresolved.

Pezeshkian Flew to Qom After Clerics Called the Iran-US Deal a Strategic Mistake

The Khamenei Funeral Is Pausing Iran’s Nuclear Talks. The 60-Day Clock Is Not.

Ramadan Kareem: The Islamic world rejoices at the advent of the holy month

Jumana Al-Qadi: Ramadan in Lebanon… charming customs and traditions

Advice for heart patients

The council of Muhammad Al-Mahmoud’s sons recalls the memories of “Ramadan Lol.” in Al Wakrah

Scaloni: The advantage must be regained after the global coronation

Qatar Chamber: Trade exchange with Russia last year amounted to 566 million riyals

Doha Old Port organizes 20 activities with the participation of more than 80 commercial units during Ramadan

The Minister of Sports and Youth honors the winning schools in the 15th Robot Schools Championship

The dollar fell after the US central bank raised interest rates

Qatar TV broadcasts the Katara Prize for reciting the Noble Qur’an over 26 episodes during Ramadan

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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