What’s in a Name? The name “Majalla” literally means “magazine” in Arabic. Some might wonder why our publication has…

In 1988, a special banquet was held in celebration of Asharq Al-Awsat’s founding. During the proceedings, British minister David Mellor gave a speech…

This month Majalla is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The magazine was founded on February 16, 1980, by publishers Hisham and Muhammad Ali Hafez…

In the evolving world of journalism, newly appointed editors-in-chief like to take on the role of a revolutionary leader. After filtering the…

When I think back to when I began working with Majalla 33 years ago, I remember the hardships I faced while settling in and adjusting to life in…

The year 1990 was difficult for everyone in the field of journalism and politics. The Arab media was divided, war was declared on all levels, and…

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Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyhas staked his presidency on ending the war againstMoscow-backed insurgents in the Donbas region of…

In the coming decades, the developed world will face a daunting demographic challenge. As life expectancy goes up and fertility rates go down…

Late last week, the Taliban and the US signed a historic peace deal. This seemed like a landmark moment in the US’s almost two-decade presence in…