Since it was first published in 1980 from its head office in London, <em>Majalla</em> has been considered one of the leading political affairs magazines in the Arab world. We offer a wide array of articles addressing the most significant political, economic and social issues facing the Middle East today, as well as the evolving cultural scene in the region. <em>Majalla</em> prides itself in being an ideas-driven publication that goes beyond reporting and headlines to provide original analysis.

Slaves of Two Masters

[escenic_image id="5511132"]So far, in the talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program, President Obama hasn’t shown any…

The Dream That Became A Nightmare

[escenic_image id="5510965"]The place: The courtyard of the Holy Mosque in Mecca. The time: the dawn of the first of Muharram 1400 A.H, 20 November…

The End of Jihad

[escenic_image id="5510973"]November 20, 1979, is the first day of muharram, or the first month of 1400 according to the Islamic calendar. It is also…

Dangerous Liaisons

[escenic_image id="5510969"]The escalating fighting in Yemen between government forces and the al-Houthi rebels has reawakened concern that Yemen is…

Yussef Al-Dini: The Political Internet

According to statistics on trends in Internet, we can say that the political field is the least affected by the rising numbers of Internet users in…

Reforming Education in Saudi Arabia

[escenic_image id="5510770"] Mounira Jamjoom Arab Scientific Publishers, Inc. Bold education is the pillar among which civilizations are built…

What’s In A Name?

[escenic_image id="5510773"]In the computer industry, a name can conjure images of entrepreneurial success, but above all, some names are filled with…

The Insights of an Old-time Veteran

[escenic_image id="5510772"] The Majalla: What are the most serious challenges Yemen face and will face in the future? There are long and short-term…

Dr Ali Al-Khchiban: A Catalyst of Change

The twentieth of November 1979 was not an ordinary day for Saudi society. On that day a group led by a man called Juhayman-Otaibi occupied The Holy…