Egyptian female filmmakers pursue a relentless quest to freely express themselves — along with their experiences and thoughts

Whereas in the past many looked down on different dialects, it is becoming more socially acceptable to speak in colloquial Arabic

The importance of fully examining structural history above and below ground cannot be overstated and preservation efforts are urgently needed in Khaybar to protect what is there

A huge controversy has arisen over whether it is correct to handle kids' psyches with kid (i.e., very soft) gloves

A trawl through the history of immigrant writing in Italy for more than a generation, including its changing nature and the reasons why the authors felt compelled to voice their thoughts in the first

Veteran Lebanese poet describes the decay of in-person interaction and the city amid the rise of technology

Yemeni poet Ali Al Muqri reviews the recent works of Bashaayer Hibras, followed by a selection of her stories

While Arab cinema has traditionally portrayed women as inherently benevolent, other countries have not shied away from depicting mothers as they are — even their flaws

Prose penned by Palestine's national poet has been used repeatedly since his death but commentators say this endangers its original purpose

In an interview with Al Majalla, the accomplished novelist-turned-politician reflects on her fascinating career