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In a tale of generals and presidents, Al Majalla illustrates how Lebanese politics overlapped with its army. Andrei Cojocaru
Documents & Memoirs

When generals become presidents: A history of Lebanese military leaders

In March 1976, the Lebanese people sat glued to their black-and-white television sets, watching a dramatic scene that although frequent in most Arab…

Sami Moubayed 03 February , 2023
Despite the fact that he is no longer in office, opinion polls continue to show he remains the Conservative Party’s most popular candidate. Sèbastien Thibault
Profiles

Boris fell, but is not finished 

It is one of the worst-kept secrets in British politics that Boris Johnson, despite being ousted as prime minister last year, remains determined to…

Con Coughlin 03 February , 2023
Jury members pose for the Closing Night Gala Awards at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 08, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Culture & Social Affairs

Saudi Arabia’s cinematic credentials on display at Red Sea Film Festival

Riyadh: The second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival held in December 2022 showcased some fresh, young names ready to drive the…

Majalla 02 February , 2023
The e-commerce giant founded Amazon Style, a physical store that opened in Los Angeles, with the aim of breaking into the more traditional aspect of the business. Amazon
Science & Technology

Amazon’s push into new sectors worries rivals and regulators

After a decade of optimism tied to e-commerce, an economic depression hit the United States in the year 2000, ending what had been referred to as the…

Abdel-Rahman Ayas 02 February , 2023
The death of Mahsa Amini has given Iranian protesters the determination to continue their fight for democracy through the gateway of women's rights. Eduardo Ramon
Opinion

Mahsa Amini: The girl who was born twice

Mahsa was born twice. She was born in a small town in September 2000 and several relatives knew that "God endowed Kak Amini, a daughter." She was…

Shirin Ebadi 02 February , 2023
This is the story of the high-flying crypto king and the collapse of the empire he built. Axel Rangel Garcia
Business & Economy

Sam Bankman-Fried’s $16 billion-foot fall from grace

A 30-year-old man in shorts and T-shirt, with the unruly hair typical of any so-called “crypto bro”, was the friendly image that young billionaire…

Khaled Kassar 02 February , 2023
Despite late entry into the film industry scene, there are several positive indicators which point to a bright future. Cat O'Neil
Culture & Social Affairs

Saudi cinema poised for dramatic comeback

Riyadh: After a long hiatus, cinemas are back in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The return of one of the world’s favourite pastimes is a hot topic…

Saad Almuharib 02 February , 2023
Opinion

MENA in key position to realise promise of metaverse 

Earlier this year, NEOM, the futuristic city taking shape in Saudi Arabia, announced a “cognitive digital twin metaverse.” This is a first of its…

Fares Akkad 03 February , 2023
Opinion

Al Majalla and the cover story

Since the CEO of the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), Jomana Rashed AlRashid, commissioned me months ago to launch Al Majalla magazine as part…

Ibrahim Hamidi 05 February , 2023
Opinion

Saudi Arabia experiencing transformational development in the realm of philosophy

In the mindsets of Arabs and Muslims, philosophy is a long-standing and long-term cultural journey. As it passes many milestones, it sparks just as…

Saad Almuharib 01 February , 2023
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Politics

Iran-Houthi escalation could backfire. Here is how

05, Oct 2026

The more Iran and its regional allies try to corner Yemen's government, the more international support it is getting to fight back

Ibrahim Jalal
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 5 October 2026. Turkish Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS
Politics

The Mecca Defence Alliance faces its first practical test

07, Oct 2026

Türkiye and Pakistan have stepped up to help Saudi Arabia after it came under attack from the Houthis. The trio's coordination comes at a crucial time

Kaswar Klasra
Nash
Politics

After October 7: new faces, changing maps

08, Oct 2026

Al Majalla examines this changed landscape—from Israel's domestic political scene to its external ambitions, where it occupies large swathes of new territory in the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria

Al Majalla - London
Al Majalla
Business & Economy

Why Europe’s gold is on the move

07, Oct 2026

Headlines have centred on the flight of bullion while commentators have speculated about the prompts. The reality is a little more nuanced

Abdulfattah Khattab
Culture & Social Affairs

The 9 Arab films vying for an Oscar

08, Oct 2026

From Gaza to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, and Algeria, this year's Arab Oscar submissions explore stories of conflict, displacement, memory, and survival

Wael Said

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