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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.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed Hani Ballan to the esteemed position of Chairman of the Referees Committee. Mr. Ballan will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the AFC’s refereeing regulations and ensuring the highest standards of officiating in the region. His appointment is a testament to his extensive experience and expertise in the field of refereeing, and the AFC is confident that he will be a valuable asset to the organization.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Hani Talib Ballan, member of the Executive Committee of the Qatar Football Association, as Chairman of the AFC Referees Committee, and
March 4, 2023
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Al-Sadd achieved its second successive victory after beating Al-Sailiya 4-0 in the match that brought them together today in the sixteenth round of the Qatar League (QNB Stars League). The defending champion
October 4, 2025
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