The Egyptian novelist—one of the Arab world's renowned writers of epic fiction—reveals the details of his craft to Al Majalla as the fourth book in his 'River' series captures a key moment
The family of the late German Nobel laureate turned his house into a residence for writers – a tradition to continue his literary legacy. Al Majalla visits the cottage and writes about the experience.
Al Majalla caught up with the award-winning author who attributes the decline in literary standards to publishers and readers rather than the authors themselves
In his recent novel "Waiting for the Predicate of Inna," Tunisian scholar Al Taher Labib employs an eloquent and neoclassical style of written Arabic that celebrates the art of storytelling
Expos date back to 1851 and have been responsible for some of the wonders of the world, including the Eiffel Tower. Al Majalla rounds up the best reading on these amazing events.
FIFA bans, ardent fans and an enduring legacy... Iraqi football legend Ahmed Radhi died of Covid-19 in 2020, but his memory remains vivid in the minds of the nation he inspired.
Moroccan writer Mohamed Aslim is a prominent authority on artificial intelligence in the Arab world. He talks to Al Majalla about the promise and the threat of cutting-edge tech and what it may bring.
The acclaimed writer tells Al Majalla about the story of his father's murder at the hands of paramilitaries and the full gamut of his work, including a book to cheer spirits with unusual recipes
Tayma is linked to the renowned tales of the deeds of its ruler, Al-Samaw'al. But archaeological findings have revealed something much greater there – an ancient Eastern metropolis of great stature.
Climate change has become a pressing global issue in recent years as its effects become increasingly evident. But it is not entirely new to our planet. Al Majalla explains.
His emerging strategy shows a willingness to gamble on high-profile assassinations, even at the expense of diplomatic blowback, regional stability, and fragile negotiations
While the US public has long been supportive of Israel, its genocide in Gaza appears to have had a big effect, with most young Americans now outright hostile towards it
A 24-minute standing ovation at the film premiere was more than a symbolic gesture of justice for Israel's murder of little Hind, but a heartfelt cry of real anguish over the ongoing genocide in Gaza
The Egyptian novelist—one of the Arab world's renowned writers of epic fiction—reveals the details of his craft to Al Majalla as the fourth book in his 'River' series captures a key moment