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

Sheikha Al Mayassa: A Distinguished Batch from the "Qatar Leadership Center" They have unparalleled opportunities

celebrate "Qatar Leadership Center" With the graduation of the tenth batch 2022 in leadership programs "government, future, and executive"And the third installment of the program "Executive Masters in Leadership – Qatar"and their

October 4, 2025

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The conclusion of the 16th session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Information Ministers in Kuwait

The work of the 16th regular session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Information was concluded in Kuwait today, with the adoption of recommendations, foremost of which

March 16, 2023

Climate·News

Doha Islamic Finance Conference calls for the design of Sharia-compliant virtual products and services

The closing statement of the Ninth Doha Islamic Finance Conference called for the design of virtual products and services compatible with Islamic law, to accelerate the use of technology by Islamic financial

March 16, 2023

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"Bank for Sha" acquires a non-controlling stake in Starlink. Qatar

Lesha Bank (a public limited liability company) announced its purchase of a non-controlling (minority) stake in Starlink Qatar, which specializes in the field of information and communication technology, and managed services, as

March 16, 2023

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"UEFA" He opens an investigation about the match between Porto and Inter Milan in the Champions League

The European Football Association (UEFA) announced today that it will investigate the prevention of Italian club Inter Milan fans from entering the Dragao stadium in Portugal to watch its team’s match against

March 16, 2023

News·Sports

Details of the sheep meat subsidy initiative for the month of Ramadan and additional costs

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in agreement with the Widam Food Company, announced the provision of approximately 30,000 heads of local sheep, to be sold at reduced prices to citizens (two

March 15, 2023

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Qatar is close to buying Manchester United

According to British media reports, the bidders to buy Manchester United Football Club will hold talks with the club’s management in a stadium "Old Trafford" this week. And Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad

March 15, 2023

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9 people died due to floods in the earthquake-stricken areas in Turkey (video)

On Wednesday, 9 people were killed as a result of floods that hit the state of Sanliurfa, southeastern Turkey, which is one of the states hit by the devastating earthquake in the

March 15, 2023

Climate·News

Cooperation between the Investment Promotion Agency and Knight Frank International to attract foreign investments to the Qatari real estate sector

The Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar and Knight Frank, the global real estate consulting company, signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in attracting foreign investments to the State of Qatar

October 4, 2025

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The Minister of Finance meets with a number of ministers and officials on the sidelines of the Financial Sector Conference in Riyadh

His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, met today with His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His

March 15, 2023

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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

Sheikha Al Mayassa: A Distinguished Batch from the "Qatar Leadership Center" They have unparalleled opportunities

The conclusion of the 16th session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Information Ministers in Kuwait

Doha Islamic Finance Conference calls for the design of Sharia-compliant virtual products and services

"Bank for Sha" acquires a non-controlling stake in Starlink. Qatar

"UEFA" He opens an investigation about the match between Porto and Inter Milan in the Champions League

Details of the sheep meat subsidy initiative for the month of Ramadan and additional costs

Qatar is close to buying Manchester United

9 people died due to floods in the earthquake-stricken areas in Turkey (video)

Cooperation between the Investment Promotion Agency and Knight Frank International to attract foreign investments to the Qatari real estate sector

The Minister of Finance meets with a number of ministers and officials on the sidelines of the Financial Sector Conference in Riyadh

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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