Set to the stunning backdrop of AlUla, Norah by Tawfiq Al-Zaidi has broken new ground for Saudi cinema with a story about two people who inspire one another.
The horrors in Gaza have led to accusations of genocide, denunciations at the Oscars, and even self-immolation by a US Air Force serviceman. When will enough be enough?
The London-based Syrian author discusses the power of language, seeing things through a child's eyes, creating a world of odes, tales, and myths, and nursing the scars from 'the tyrant of Damascus'.
The US network news star often hears people express surprise over her heritage. Her new book weaves her personal journey with stories of the Middle East and the world of international journalism.
Egyptian journalist Mohamed Al-Tabii recounts in his book how the Syrian singer navigated the turbulent waters of life in the ancient city during her 31 short years.
Filmmakers are being adventurous, and production quality is superb, but the tendency to over-indulge has lessened the impact of some Saudi films. Still, the future is bright.
After a decade of conflict, natural disasters, and economic woes, Syrians are increasingly turning to art to express themselves. 'The Cirque' exhibition in Damascus displayed some promising works.
The award-winning Turkish novelist tells Al Majalla about the importance of literary expression and why he chose to write his next book in his mother tongue of Kurdish
The Palestinian thinker speaks to Al Majalla about his books, the complexities of the Arab world, thought itself, defining the nature of evil, and why 'racist Zionism' will not last.
Several universities have banned their Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace chapters, two anti-Zionist student clubs, as donors and Congress ramp up pressure
With $175bn worth of annual business between the two blocs, a free trade deal seems only sensible, yet visas and vested commercial interests remain obstacles.
Set to the stunning backdrop of AlUla, Norah by Tawfiq Al-Zaidi has broken new ground for Saudi cinema with a story about two people who inspire one another.