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The ‘Altman incident’ at OpenAI shows how money talks

There was a new dawn for artificial intelligence last year, and much has happened since. AI broke out into the mainstream and created its first well…

Khaled Kassar 29 November , 2023
US and China at forefront of AI investment Diana Estefana Rubio
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US and China at forefront of AI investment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically transform many aspects of the society we live in today. But this potential will go…

Al Majalla - London 29 November , 2023
The central theme of Riyadh Expo 2030, "Together we look forward to the future," reflects the depth of the Kingdom's aspirations and its readiness to play a leading role on the global stage. Eduardo Ramon
Business & Economy

Riyadh wins Expo 2030 bid in crowning achievement for Saudi Arabia

With the big win for Saudi Arabia today, Riyadh gets ready to launch the process of construction and preparation to host an exceptional edition of…

Shujaa Albogmi 28 November , 2023
Paul Lynch, author of "Prophet Song", accepts the 2023 Booker Prize at the Winner Ceremony at Old Billingsgate in London, Britain, 26 November 2023. EPA
Culture & Social Affairs

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch: Feminine power is the social glue that holds us all together

Al Majalla spoke to Irish author Paul Lynch, who won the esteemed Booker Prize on Sunday for his latest novel Prophet Song. The interview was…

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 28 November , 2023
Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Egypt reflects European fears that the expulsion of 2.3 Palestinians from Gaza would create an unprecedented wave of illegal migrants to Europe across the Mediterranean. Twitter
Politics

Europe moves to boost ties with Egypt amid Israel's war on Gaza

The war in Gaza has sharply divided opinion in Europe. Pro-Israel supporters sympathised with Tel Aviv's grievances and backed Israel's "right to…

Amr Emam 28 November , 2023
Sam Altman, programmer, founder, and CEO of OpenAI. Getty
Science & Technology

The Sam Altman drama points to a deeper split in the tech world

Even by the pace of the tech world, the events over the weekend of November 17th were unprecedented.On Friday, Sam Altman, the co-founder and boss of…

The Economist 28 November , 2023
Opinion

There is talk of a potential military coup in Israel – could it happen?

When Israel began, the cornerstone around which it was built – democratic pluralism – was more than just a founding principle.It represented a vital…

Wahid Abdel Maguid 28 November , 2023
"Where to?" Ismail Shammout's painting tells a story of Palestinian suffering
Culture & Social Affairs

"Where to?" Ismail Shammout's painting tells a story of Palestinian suffering

In the wake of each Israeli mass exile of Palestinians, the haunting masterpieces of Ismail Shammout reverberate in our mind’s eye.At the forefront…

Ismail Ghazaly 27 November , 2023
Habib Bourguiba Street near the 5th of October monumental clock in Tunis. Shutterstock
Business & Economy

Tunisia breaks with four decades of privatisation policy

For the first time in 40 years, the Tunisian authorities are moving towards adopting reforms targeting state-owned companies – the companies are no…

Kawthar Zantour 27 November , 2023
The latest film version of Napoleon Bonaparte is, like his name suggests, good in parts Andy Edwards
Culture & Social Affairs

Napoleon: Ridley Scott puts English touch on famous French emperor

It’s difficult to say whether the world needed a new film about Napoleon. For anyone who has had the pleasure of watching Abel Gance’s silent biopic…

Bryn Haworth 27 November , 2023
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A US Navy sailor directs a Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma helicopter on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is supporting US military operations in the war with Iran on 16 August 2026. US. Navy/REUTERS
Politics

US troops leave Iraq, but double down in the region

30, Sep 2026

Why 30 September should be understood less as a US exit from the Middle East than as the end of a particular model of American intervention

Caroline Rose
Eduardo Ramón
Documents & Memoirs

Exclusive interview with the man who caught Eli Cohen

30, Sep 2026

Ibrahim Hamidi spent years following the story of Mossad's 'spy in Damascus ', but some secrets remained untold. He then learned that the man who could answer them was still alive

Ibrahim Hamidi
Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita & Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar agreed to advance their
relationship on security, trade, and regional integration on 16 September 2026. @USAmbUN/X
Politics

Morocco expands ties with Israel: why now?

28, Sep 2026

After months of behind‑the‑scenes talks, Rabat and Tel Aviv are deepening ties under a new phase of the existing Abraham Accords, with Western Sahara being dangled as an incentive

Mohamed Sharki
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping view portraits of former US presidents at the White House, Washington, DC, on 24 September 2026. Reuters
Politics

US-China summit: did Xi get what he wanted?

29, Sep 2026

Why the Chinese president's visit to Washington could be considered a success, despite no big movement on trade, Taiwan, and technology

Charbel Barakat
Soldiers from the Ethiopian National Defence Force chant slogans after completing their training at an officers' training ground 70 kilometres northeast of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia, on 14 September 2021. AFP
Politics

Turmoil in Tigray: the view from Ethiopia's neighbours

30, Sep 2026

While many would like to see Addis Ababa distracted, they also worry about a refugee spillover should a civil war break out. It might be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'

Sergey Eledinov

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