Upon reaching the two-storey bridge in the centre of Baghdad from the Rusafa direction, you can start seeing the Green Zone and high rise towers…

The rise in the number of people living alone is one of the most important social changes unfolding in the modern world. Until the mid-20th century,…

In 2023, as the West is preoccupied with the war in Ukraine and the governments of the Middle East embrace a self-described era of “de-escalation,”…

Lebanon’s culture minister recently banned the summer blockbuster "Barbie" from cinemas, but the news has left many scratching their heads over the…

Ever since its inception in 1980, Al Majalla has been a leading Arabic-language news magazine. As such, it has a rich archive to pull from that…

Ongoing archaeological digs in Saudi Arabia are continuing to unearth clues that may help solve the famous mysteries of a bygone age.As the third…

The multipolar world order is here.Exactly when it began is a debate for scholars and historians. Some argue it came with Russia’s attack on Ukraine…

It is no exaggeration to say that Lebanon has become a hostage — a hostage to armed militias that control its sovereignty and decisions; a hostage to…

Arab poets often lament not receiving the same recognition as dancers and singers.Some of them consider it a sign of an era marked by decadence and…