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The Eastern Herald’s Arab Desk covers the Middle East and Arab world, including Gaza, Israel-Palestine, Lebanon, Hezbollah, Iran, regional conflicts, diplomacy and political developments shaping the region.

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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

The Houthis say they fired missiles and drones at Riyadh and Dammam airports, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and other Saudi targets. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the claims, and it was unclear

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

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Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump is leaning toward renewing military action against Iran, but no final decision has been made. He has pledged not to attack before the November 3 midterms.

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh at a meeting with ambassadors in Ramallah, West Bank, file photo

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

The Palestinian Authority has told France its November 28 legislative elections will be delayed by several

NASA satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, captured December 2, 2020

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say a crude-oil tanker hit a mine and burned in the Strait of

Massive destruction in the US state of Mississippi due to the hurricane. Watch the video

Aerial scenes documenting the devastation in the US state of Mississippi after the hurricane Aerial scenes documented the massive devastation in the US state of Mississippi after the hurricane that hit it

March 27, 2023

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The Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority announces a new framework for the derivatives market in Qatar

The Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) today announced the development of a new regulatory framework for listed derivatives and the issuance of the Derivatives Markets and Exchanges Rules for 2023, after

March 27, 2023

News

Qatar Energy wins the award for the best petrochemical deal in North America

Qatar Energy won the 2022 North American Petrochemical Deal of the Year award, in recognition of its financing of the Golden Triangle Polymers project. Qatar Energy was represented at the award ceremony

March 27, 2023

News

Settlers storm Al-Aqsa, and the occupation forces arrest 3 Palestinians in the West Bank

Today, settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, under heavy security from the occupation police, while three Palestinians from the West Bank were arrested. The Palestinian News Agency, Wafa, reported that dozens of settlers stormed

March 27, 2023

News

Katara celebrates "International Theater Day"

Today, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) is witnessing the celebration of the International Theater Day, which falls on March 27 of each year. The celebration includes a symposium entitled “Qatari Theatre.. Between

March 27, 2023

News

Currency rates against the Qatari riyal today, Monday, March 27, 2023

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 27, 2023

News

Al Meera: Launching more than 900 products at reduced prices during Ramadan

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company is preparing to make the holy month of Ramadan this year exceptional for its valued customers through a wide range of wonderful promotions, competitions and special Ramadan

March 27, 2023

News

Derivatives exchange framework launched

The Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has announced the development of a new regulatory framework for listed derivatives and the issuance of the Derivatives Markets and Exchanges Rules for 2023 after

March 27, 2023

News

Angola’s Minister of Economy told Al Sharq: We are interested in Qatar’s experience in the economy and education

HE Mario Cayetano João, Minister of Economy and Planning of the Republic of Angola, praised the diplomatic efforts made by the State of Qatar to bring peace to the African continent, as

March 27, 2023

News

Health: Approval of licensing allied health practitioners

The Department of Health Specialties at the Ministry of Public Health issued a circular licensing some paramedical practitioners within the cadres of the First Aid Unit or clinics affiliated to schools or

March 27, 2023

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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Massive destruction in the US state of Mississippi due to the hurricane. Watch the video

The Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority announces a new framework for the derivatives market in Qatar

Qatar Energy wins the award for the best petrochemical deal in North America

Settlers storm Al-Aqsa, and the occupation forces arrest 3 Palestinians in the West Bank

Katara celebrates "International Theater Day"

Currency rates against the Qatari riyal today, Monday, March 27, 2023

Al Meera: Launching more than 900 products at reduced prices during Ramadan

Derivatives exchange framework launched

Angola’s Minister of Economy told Al Sharq: We are interested in Qatar’s experience in the economy and education

Health: Approval of licensing allied health practitioners

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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