Al Majalla explores how two iconic historical neighbourhoods, grouped together as one entity known as Bab Al Hara, have kept their historical charm despite the passing of time and the horrors of war
Speaking to Al Majalla, Saudi artist Ghada Al-Hassan describes art as a living entity: "Its birth alone does not guarantee its survival. It needs continuous care to grow and thrive."
From finding a way to fulfil her mother's last request to a writer's block brought on by the war in Europe, the latest chapter of Jorge's illustrious career has been filled with starts and stops.
As three Saudi films participate in the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, Al Majalla talks to the directors about their ambitious productions, telling Saudi stories and global audiences.
September 15 marks the centenary of the death of the legendary Egyptian musician Sayed Darwish, who revolutionised Arab music. Al Majalla explores his time in Aleppo and how it shaped his music.
The Saudi film now screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the anxiety-ridden story of Fahad, a delivery driver struggling to make ends meet. Al Majalla reviews the film.
The CEO of Telfaz11 talks to Al Majalla about how his media studio revolutionised content creation in Saudi Arabia. Two of its films are currently screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.
A simple snapshot of a small grocery shop in Amsterdam reveals the power of human geography and how it can shape society. Without embracing diversity, European cities cannot re-invent themselves.
How to Become a Cult Leader is not really an instruction manual. It is a look at how some of the most disturbing figures of the 20th century cast their spell over people, seeking total control an
The Sursock family found wealth in war and marriage, but later generations squandered it. Yet one thing endures: the Sursock Museum, now re-open three years after it was hit by the Beirut port blast.
France's 'Suez Moment' has been a drawn-out one. Its influence has waxed and waned since the 1960s, but it has been on an overall downward trajectory throughout. Al Majalla explains.
The SDF commander rejects demands to disband his forces and tells Al Majalla in an exclusive interview that US-Russian tension east of the Euphrates is 'under control'
Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa recalls the joy that bulgur season used to bring to his village in Syria. Now the simple pleasure is disappearing from households as a harrowing consequence of war.