Are 'Oriental' perfumes really linked to sensuality and ill repute, or are they a Western invention nourished by an unwarranted sense of superiority?

In this monthly round-up, Al Majalla surveys the latest releases from Arab and international cinema, from arthouse to blockbuster and everything in between

Sliman Mansour, the renowned Palestinian painter who used clay from his land to make his works after deciding to boycott art materials produced by Israel, has died at the age of 79

A new book about the controversial Dutch philosopher shows how an intricate system of thought devised more than 350 years ago can apply today

The acclaimed novelist from Liechtenstein tells Al Majalla what drives him as a writer and why Scotland holds a special place in both his heart and literary works

From comedy and romance to grief and mourning, the films explore what death reveals about love, faith, family, and society

The Egyptian novelist's latest book, 'Contrary to What Came Before', prompts a deeper meditation on life, death, and the possibility of renewal

The Arab world has a vibrant and rich literary scene. Al Majalla picks out some choice titles in our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books

The spoken word has kept a key component of Algeria's social mosaic alive for generations, but now technology is stepping in to do the heavy lifting

In this monthly round-up, Al Majalla surveys the latest releases from Arab and international cinema, from arthouse to blockbuster and everything in between