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After a major governmental push to develop the country's pharmaceutical industry, the sector is now a major contributor to the national economy. Barbara Gibson
Business & Economy

Treating Egypt to a bright future: How a push to localise drug production has paid off

Egypt is moving to the forefront of the pharmaceutical market, ramping up production of finished treatments and raw materials used in them as part of…

Marcelle Nasr 08 February , 2024
Israeli teacher Meir Baruchin was fired, jailed and spat at by students for criticising Israel's military conduct in Gaza. Péter Csuth/Majalla
Politics

What’s it like for an Israeli Jew to express sympathy for Palestinians?

An Israeli schoolteacher says his country is committing war crimes against innocent civilians in Gaza in response to the 7 October attacks last year…

Ahmed Maher 08 February , 2024
Non-state actors play an outsized role in the region's conflicts and wars. Hezbollah is a prime example of how these actors have blurred the lines between militancy and national governance. Sebastien Thibault
Politics

Non-state actors no more: The evolution of militant groups in the Middle East

Beirut: Global politics and international relations have long been complex. The terminology – and concepts – used to understand the mechanisms that…

Makram Rabah 08 February , 2024
UNRWA on brink of collapse as donors pull life-saving funding Diana Estefanía Rubio
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UNRWA on brink of collapse as donors pull life-saving funding

In January, the US and other major United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) donors suspended funding after Israel claimed a handful of its…

Al Majalla - London 07 February , 2024
Opinion

Disagreement over Red Sea naval mission reflects EU divisions

Plans by European Union member states to launch their own naval protection mission in the Red Sea may help to improve security along the key shipping…

Con Coughlin 07 February , 2024
Al Majalla looks at how voiceprint technology works, how it has already been used and what might lie ahead for what could be an important part of our AI-driven future. Nicola Ferrarese
Science & Technology

Voiceprint technology: A commercial hit with military utility

An emerging means of online security could prove to be one of the safest means of controlling fast-developing artificial intelligence applications,…

Marco Mossad 07 February , 2024
In her new book 'I Accuse', the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese methodically lays out Israel's countless breaches of international law. Axel Rangel Garcia
Culture & Social Affairs

One UN envoy's quest to hold Israel accountable under international law

On 13 January 1898, French journalist Emile Zola penned an open letter to Felix Faure, then-President of the French Republic, titled J’accuse (I…

Youssouf Waqqas 07 February , 2024
The hand of Iran has helped the Houthis expand. It now controls Yemen’s capital and deep-water port while laying siege to its third city in a land of tribal loyalties and simmering feuds. Sara Gironi Carnevale
Politics

Houthi militias: A minority group with a majority stake

Across the Middle East and North Africa, state structures have dissolved at an alarming rate, opening the door to militias like the Houthis in Yemen…

Mohamed abi Samra 07 February , 2024

World Defence Show in Riyadh dazzles attendees

February, 2024
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The Saudi Falcons aerobatic flight team performs at the 'World Defence Show 2024', north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

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Visitors look at a Saudi Apache helicopter displayed at the 'World Defense Show 2024', north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

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Women walk past an armoured vehicle exhibited at the 'World Defence Show 2024' north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

World Defence Show in Riyadh dazzles attendees

The Saudi Falcons aerobatic flight team performs at the 'World Defence Show 2024', north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

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A military armoured vehicle is displayed in the Chinese pavilion at the 'World Defense Show 2024', north of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on February 4, 2024.

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Visitors attend the 'World Defence Show 2024', north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

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The Saudi Falcons aerobatic flight team performs at the 'World Defence Show 2024' north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

AFP
AFP

Visitors attend the 'World Defence Show 2024', north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

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Military delegates attend the 'World Defence Show 2024', north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

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Visitors attend the 'World Defence Show 2024', north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on February 4, 2024.

Riyadh wants Tunisia's help to build futuristic cities, but domestic issues and mismanaged funds complicate efforts. Al Majalla explains. Ewan White
Business & Economy

Will Saudi Arabia's $1bn Tunisia investment pay off?

As much of the world celebrated Christmas at the end of December, a Saudi delegation flew to Tunisia bearing gifts. Specifically, they bore $1bn in…

Kawthar Zantour 06 February , 2024
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Lina Jaradat
Politics

The Houthis: the new Hezbollah?

24, Sep 2026

Just as Iran used Hezbollah to expand its influence in the Levant, it is now using the Houthis to give it leverage in Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea amid its war with the US

Al Majalla - London
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Culture & Social Affairs

Backlash over Macklemore ban shows major US culture shift

16, Sep 2026

The American rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over his 'Free Palestine' speech and the British singer's meek rebuttal sparked an uproar on social media

Samer Abou Hawwach
A rebel fighter seen behind a Kingdom of Libya flag near the front line along the western entrance gate of Ajdabiyah, on 18 April 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Politics

A tale of two Libya's: internal division meets external unity

19, Sep 2026

In Libya today, things have never been better. They have also never been worse. Just depends on who you ask

Tarek Megerisi
Axel Rangel García
Politics

Francesca Albanese: the Palestine question is a global one

16, Sep 2026

In an interview with Al Majalla, the UN Special Rapporteur says the backlash against her for speaking out against Israel's genocide in Gaza reveals much about the current international order

Elie Kossaifi
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a moment with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during day two of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on 13 September 2026. REUTERS
Politics

Only China, India, and Russia can end the Iran war

15, Sep 2026

Washington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf

Amir Handjani

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