Israel destroyed Gaza and, along with it, most of its art. Speaking to Al Majalla, Palestinian painters, poets, writers, and filmmakers explain why they feel compelled to keep creating
Yallah Gaza by Roland Nurier was filmed before the war swept devastation over the enclave. Beautiful but flawed, its airing in Paris helps keep Gaza in the minds of an apathetic public.
Western support for the Palestinian cause is increasing, but not in the corridors of power. A prominent Palestinian-American historian speaks to Al Majalla on Gaza's war and its global implications.
In a new Saudi film streaming on Netflix, Sarah's rebellious day-long adventure ends in tragedy, but it perfectly captures how Saudi women are becoming more fearless.
The Yorkshire-born author is today more likely to teach the craft than to engage in it. He speaks to Al Majalla about his four novels and the process of building them.
War and violence are breathing new life into old grievances. It has always been the job of art and culture to help make sense of what we see. Is it still a reliable guide in this tumultuous world?
From the turtles of the Farasan Islands to the ibex of the Asir Mountains, the Horizon documentary captures the Kingdom's diverse wildlife and scenery, alongside its environmental preservation efforts
With politics never far from the classroom or lecture hall, Prof. Daniel Gordon's new book offers a historical peek into the debate on academic freedom in the US from 1915 to the present day
In what could be a historic turning point in US-Syria relations, the new government in Damascus will likely join the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS)
On Monday, the Syrian president shook hands with Trump at the White House. Speaking to Al Majalla, a former State Department official explains why this is a moment she could have never imagined.
The 34-year-old socialist's win is a seismic development, proving that tax rises for the rich to fund social programmes, and unwavering advocacy for Palestinian rights, are politically viable stances
Those who are able to bury their dead are among the lucky. For others, not knowing the fate of their missing loved ones or receiving mutilated corpses impossible to identify adds insult to injury.