In the aftermath of war, due to the death, disability and displacement of men, many Syrian women have become the sole providers in their households. This has had a profound impact on Syrian society.

Satire has become an effective weapon against Israeli propaganda. Al Majalla explores how social media — free from the shackles of traditional media — has helped to shift Western public opinion.

The famed Saudi writer tells Al Majalla why being a poet and a critic complement each other, how he channels emotion onto the page and why Vision 2030 has been revolutionary in the Saudi arts scene.

Best known to the Arab world for a novel translated from French, this Algerian visionary playwright thought that true poetry came from chaos

Conflict and crisis reveal the tip of the iceberg the world's vulnerable face in accessing their right to health

The visionary painter died 50 years ago. He was just 35 and had only put his work on show once. Cairo is displaying his influential and unique pieces, which helped modernize Egyptian and Arabic art.

While the media rarely showed Gaza before the destruction, artists have always tried to amplify its vibrant character and essence.

Al Majalla revisits the life and legacy of Palestinian-American intellectual Edward Said, a steadfast voice who championed the Palestinian cause and afforded it a space in Western discourse.

Since the Nakba, Palestinians have endured the agony of displacement. Refugee camps became makeshift homes for Palestinians uprooted by the relentless waves of aggression.

An Iranian poet residing in Germany bears witness to the resilient spirit of her people in the face of bloodthirsty mullahs