In his new book, the British-Israeli academic shows the methodical tactics Israel has used to uproot Palestinians from their homeland since 1948

We review the latest releases from Arab publishing houses

The Palestinian-German author speaks to Al Majalla about the challenges facing Palestinian voices in Germany and how she engages German readers from within their own cultural and political context

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