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.

Iranian IRGC speedboat approaches US Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf

Iran Rules Out US Talks in Qatar as Trump Claims a Tuesday Meeting in Doha

Iran's foreign ministry says it has no plans to negotiate with the United States in Qatar in the coming days, contradicting President Trump's claim that a meeting is set for Tuesday in

June 29, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast boat in the Strait of Hormuz as US strikes test the Iran ceasefire

US Strikes Iran Near Hormuz, Testing the Truce Washington Signed

The truce was seventeen days old when American warplanes struck Iran's coast over a drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has already hit back, leaving a deal sold as the off-ramp from war as

June 28, 2026

by Arab Desk

Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman

Iran IRGC Strikes Evergreen Ship on UN Hormuz Route, IMO Halts Sailor Evacuation

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a Singapore-flagged Evergreen container ship following the UN's southern Hormuz

Ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz evacuation corridor before the IMO suspended the programme

IMO Halts Hormuz Evacuation After Cargo Ship Hit on Route Iran Explicitly Rejected

The IMO suspended its Hormuz evacuation after the Ever Lovely was struck on the corridor Iran

The former US president is making headlines amid lawsuits that could threaten his career

Former US President Donald Trump returned to the forefront of American and global events again, after he called on his supporters to demonstrate in support of him, saying that he would be

October 4, 2025

Government and Politics·News

Qatari calendar: 3 cases in which it is impossible to see the crescent of Ramadan

The Qatari Calendar House clarified the cases in which it is impossible to see the crescent of the holy month, as it is astronomically expected that the blessed month of Ramadan for

October 4, 2025

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Mandarin Oriental offers the perfect Ramadan experience for families

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Doha is honored to welcome our valued guests during the holy month of Ramadan. Mandarin Oriental, Doha is ideally located in Barahat Msheireb, the cultural center of Msheireb, the

October 4, 2025

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Currency rates against the Qatari riyal today

The following is a statement of the prices of some foreign currencies against the Qatari riyal, as received from Qatar National Bank today:- The currency of buying and selling – – –

March 19, 2023

News

60,000 visitors to the Qatar Kite Festival

The activities of the Qatar Kite Festival, which lasted for three days, were concluded yesterday in the garden of the Museum of Islamic Art, during which more than 60,000 visitors enjoyed the

October 4, 2025

News

A new achievement added to the company’s records .. Al-Haramain perfumes: selling one million units of Amber Oud in 2022

Al Haramain Perfumes – a well-known perfume brand – recently achieved a major milestone by selling 1 million units of Amber Oud in 2022 worldwide. This achievement is a testament to the

March 19, 2023

News

Report by Al-Asmakh: Real estate agents focus their attention on the leasing sector

The report of Al-Asmakh Real Estate Projects Company said: The real estate sector is currently considered a safe haven in economic activity in Qatar, indicating that many investors are looking to employ

October 4, 2025

News

Doha Festival City, the golden sponsor of the Tarsheed Carnival

Doha Festival City, the first destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in Qatar, which had recently launched its new slogan “Here is my place, this is my choice”, announces its golden sponsorship

October 4, 2025

News

A memorandum of understanding between the Doha Expo and the Basketball Federation

Under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Subaie, Minister of Municipality, on the sidelines of the activities of the Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition in its

March 19, 2023

Climate·News

Meteorology warns of thunderstorms in some areas of the coast and at sea

The Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms expected in some areas of the coast, and of expected thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and high waves at sea.. It is expected that the weather

March 19, 2023

Climate·News

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Arab Desk

Iran Rules Out US Talks in Qatar as Trump Claims a Tuesday Meeting in Doha

US Strikes Iran Near Hormuz, Testing the Truce Washington Signed

Iran IRGC Strikes Evergreen Ship on UN Hormuz Route, IMO Halts Sailor Evacuation

IMO Halts Hormuz Evacuation After Cargo Ship Hit on Route Iran Explicitly Rejected

The former US president is making headlines amid lawsuits that could threaten his career

Qatari calendar: 3 cases in which it is impossible to see the crescent of Ramadan

Mandarin Oriental offers the perfect Ramadan experience for families

Currency rates against the Qatari riyal today

60,000 visitors to the Qatar Kite Festival

A new achievement added to the company’s records .. Al-Haramain perfumes: selling one million units of Amber Oud in 2022

Report by Al-Asmakh: Real estate agents focus their attention on the leasing sector

Doha Festival City, the golden sponsor of the Tarsheed Carnival

A memorandum of understanding between the Doha Expo and the Basketball Federation

Meteorology warns of thunderstorms in some areas of 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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