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

As war continues to erase the physical landscape of Gaza, the Palestinian artist turns to photography, testimony, and digital media to preserve the city's human fabric

The beautiful game cuts across class and conflict, changing relationships and communities. Al Majalla looks at its depiction in Arab literature

Apparel representing national teams from yesteryear is not just a nod to identity but a new fashion language

In Menoh Fih and Qishr al-Bayd, the Egyptian oud player absorbs from his Eastern heritage a sense of freedom in handling, play, and improvised surprise

A monthly tour of the newest movie releases from the Arab world and beyond

The acclaimed German novelist of Russian and Armenian descent talks to Al Majalla about her creative process and her search for belonging

A forgotten lecture by the renowned Italian writer at the University of Bologna in 2008 traced the history of hatred through language, myth, and imagination, all of which still apply today

All of life can be seen and understood through the world's most popular sport, as authors from different countries and eras have shown. Al Majalla looks at the books with the biggest impact.

Artists use paintings, sculpture, murals, and digital designs to iconise, idolise, and mythologise football culture in a language understood by all