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

Deliveroo Qatar launches a Ramadan awareness program for drivers in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy

** Deliveroo cooperates with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy to host an educational session on the health and well-being of drivers in preparation for the holy month ** The Occupational

October 4, 2025

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Doha Port receives 5,121 tourists aboard the Italian ship Costa Tuscany.

Doha port received the Italian ship "Costa Tuscany" On its last trip during the current season, with 5121 tourists and a crew of 1500 on board. It accommodates and manages the Italian-flagged

March 12, 2023

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Civil Service and Governmental Development Bureau launches “ADAA” system

The Bureau of Civil Service and Government Development launched the “ADAA” system, which aims to raise the level of performance of the government sector in the State of Qatar in line with

October 4, 2025

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In conjunction with International Women’s Day..The official opening of the Printan Doha store in Msheireb

Printan Doha, the largest luxury department store in the Middle East, celebrated International Women’s Day with its official grand opening in Doha Oasis with an unforgettable event, combining fashion, fun, food and

October 4, 2025

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The former Iraqi prime minister reveals the fate of Saddam Hussein’s body and its burial place after his execution

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi revealed the fate of the body of the late Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and its burial place. Al-Kazemi said – in an interview with a newspaper

March 12, 2023

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Qatar continues to lead

The State of Qatar continues to lead at the global level in many indicators, the latest of which is the trademarks index, as the State of Qatar recorded a significant improvement of

October 4, 2025

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The launch of the Global Security Forum in Doha tomorrow

The activities of the fifth session of the Global Security Forum will start tomorrow, under the slogan “Reshaping the features of the global system: conflicts, crises and cooperation.” The event will be

October 4, 2025

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A strong start for the “Cricket Legends” tournament. Masters’ Doha

Today, Sunday, the first round of the “Masters” cricket legends tournament, organized by the Qatar Cricket Committee, will be concluded for the first time at the Asian City Stadium in the Industrial

March 12, 2023

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Chinese ship completes first deep-sea scientific research mission

China announced the arrival of the scientific research vessel “Tansuo-1”, which carries the manned submersible boat “Funduche”, which is qualified for deep-sea diving, to Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. The ship returned

March 12, 2023

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Hungarian Foreign Minister hails Qatar’s role in calling for peaceful dialogue, resolving disputes and contributing to supporting international cooperation

HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Sjärto stressed the depth of relations between Hungary and Qatar, which are based on mutual respect through concern for the sovereignty of

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

Deliveroo Qatar launches a Ramadan awareness program for drivers in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy

Doha Port receives 5,121 tourists aboard the Italian ship Costa Tuscany.

Civil Service and Governmental Development Bureau launches “ADAA” system

In conjunction with International Women’s Day..The official opening of the Printan Doha store in Msheireb

The former Iraqi prime minister reveals the fate of Saddam Hussein’s body and its burial place after his execution

Qatar continues to lead

The launch of the Global Security Forum in Doha tomorrow

A strong start for the “Cricket Legends” tournament. Masters’ Doha

Chinese ship completes first deep-sea scientific research mission

Hungarian Foreign Minister hails Qatar’s role in calling for peaceful dialogue, resolving disputes and contributing to supporting international cooperation

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