Once sniffed at as suitable only for children's theatre, authors in the Arab world are now discovering how a murder can help set the scene. Al Majalla looks at four great recent examples.
Artificial Intelligence is helping human endeavour in all manner of fields but the technology is no longer in its infancy and should be equalising imbalances, not accentuating them.
The Iraqi composer and musician is known for his mastery of the oud and the schools he has set up around the Middle East to pass on his knowledge and love of the instrument.
There is a realistic and convincing portrayal of Egypt from a cosmopolitan cast in this 2023 release, but the struggle of the characters to make emotional progress stands out.
In 'Songs for Times of Darkness', novelist Iman Hmeidan brings to life the travails of different eras, demonstrating how personal and collective anguish are often intertwined
The award-winning Syrian journalist and novelist talks to Al Majalla on penning the brutalities of war, ignoring social media, writing about sensuality, and following the characters wherever they lead
The former journalist and thriller writer tells Al Majalla what inspires him to depict the reality of the Middle East and the wars that have gripped the region
Nada al-Azhari's 'An Arabian in Iran' shows how the country's people have been cut off from the region by the regime. Full of insight into daily life, it captures a sense of post-imperial turmoil
The prolific author and pioneering literary critic has a rich creative legacy spanning over five decades. He tells Al Majalla why art should stay faithful and how his work has embraced the future.
The Egyptian novelist and Nobel laureate met an assortment of characters in Cairo's cafes, which helped him capture the vibrancy and colour of the city to great acclaim
The Saudi pioneer of the prose poem reveals why her recent collections were linked by the theme of water and how the artform means she has lived many lives.
One of the biggest names in the stricken financial sector calls for 'hope' amid the crisis that has reduced millions to poverty and ruined the country's reputation. There is now a detailed plan.
Over 6,000 people have been sheltering in woodland in Olala in Amhara for two months having already fled from civil war. The international community is not doing enough to help.
No stranger to rivalries, the governor of the Central Bank of Libya is technocrat who has had to develop his political wiles, most recently clashing with the prime minister. Is this the next Gaddafi?