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

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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 State of Qatar calls on the international community to continue raising awareness of the importance of women’s participation in the judiciary

Her Excellency Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, called on the international community to continue efforts to raise awareness and enlightenment

October 4, 2025

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Documentation Law.. Practical solutions for those who are unable to sign papers or who are not fluent in speaking Arabic

The Ministry of Justice confirmed that the new documentation law issued by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, may God protect and preserve him, aims to upgrade

March 15, 2023

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Qatar Chamber: We are keen to develop relations between Qatari businessmen and their Lebanese counterparts

The Qatar Chamber affirmed its keenness to develop relations between Qatari businessmen and their Lebanese counterparts, especially since Qatar is considered a regional trade center, due to the investment incentives it provides

October 4, 2025

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Qatar University announces the launch of the second startup company

Qatar University announced the launch of ClearExhaust, the second start-up company to be established with the support of Qatar University Holding Company, which was announced nearly a year ago to incubate creative

October 4, 2025

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The Council of Ministers approves a draft decree setting the date for the election of members of the Central Municipal Council

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, presided over the regular meeting of the Council, held this morning, at its headquarters in

October 4, 2025

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Currency rates against the Qatari riyal

The following is a statement of the prices of some foreign currencies against the Qatari riyal, as received from Qatar National Bank today: Currency Buy Sell – – – – – –

March 15, 2023

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations: The first International Day to Combat “Islamophobia” A call to eliminate hatred against Muslims

António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, confirmed that the first International Day against Phenomenon "Islamophobia"which was decided to fall on the fifteenth of March every year, is a call to action

March 15, 2023

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Manchester United lose Garnacho

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho said he will be out for upcoming matches at a crucial period of the season after injuring his ankle during his team’s 0-0 draw with Southampton in

March 15, 2023

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The conclusion of the Qatar Arabian Peninsula Horse Championship

Yesterday evening, the 8th Qatar National Championship for Arabian Arabian Arabian Horses (for native owners) was concluded yesterday evening. The Champions category competition for the stallions resulted in a victory "Wasit Al

March 15, 2023

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Muhammad al-Amiri: The Arab forces are ready for Western Asia

Muhammad Al-Amiri, head of the athletics apparatus at the Al-Arabi Club, indicated the importance of participating in the first West Asian Clubs Championship for youth, which will be held in Qatar Club

October 4, 2025

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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

The State of Qatar calls on the international community to continue raising awareness of the importance of women’s participation in the judiciary

Documentation Law.. Practical solutions for those who are unable to sign papers or who are not fluent in speaking Arabic

Qatar Chamber: We are keen to develop relations between Qatari businessmen and their Lebanese counterparts

Qatar University announces the launch of the second startup company

The Council of Ministers approves a draft decree setting the date for the election of members of the Central Municipal Council

Currency rates against the Qatari riyal

The Secretary-General of the United Nations: The first International Day to Combat “Islamophobia” A call to eliminate hatred against Muslims

Manchester United lose Garnacho

The conclusion of the Qatar Arabian Peninsula Horse Championship

Muhammad al-Amiri: The Arab forces are ready for Western Asia

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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