Easter, Passover, and Ramadan were held this year at the same period. It is a strong sign for our three dominant religions, insofar as through these holidays, the Christians, Jews, and Muslims share…
I wonder what makes someone take up a challenge like wanting to complete a marathon. Why would someone endure this with his body? It is a huge distance of 42km to be run within a certain time frame,…
Now in its fourth week, the Johnny Depp – Amber Heard domestic violence courtroom drama is a cautionary tale of how they ended up there 13 years after their on-set spark turned into a brief marriage…
Egypt has been a land rich in many cultures and industries throughout the ages. The ancient Egyptians knew many crafts and arts, including the art of textile making and they created one-of-a-kind…
You are the First and the Last, the Evident and the Immanent, the Exalted, the subjugator over Your servants, Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful, and the One, the Only, Self-Sufficient Master.
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A broadcaster, actor, singer, and producer, these are qualities that are rarely found in one person, but his talent enabled him to break into all these fields, after he became a high-level…
The current individual immigration cases coming from Russia, whether they were for cultural, political, or sports-related reasons, do not fall under any of the scientific or academic concepts for…
Ever since the dawn of time, we humans have struggled with one thing: our ego. This struggle is evident and emphasized in religious scriptures, language (e.g., We are humans instead of animals) and…
In an attempt to save surplus food and reduce its wastage,MennaShaheenlaunched theTekeyaapplication in 2019, which allows food providers from restaurants, hotels and supermarkets to offer surplus…
In 1936, Francis Bacon offered some of his works to the International Surrealist Exhibition, but they were rejected as ‘not sufficiently surreal.’ One suspects Bacon would have taken the rebuff in…
In this week's cover story, Al Majalla examines the military balance of power on the ground, the networks through which the Houthis obtain weapons, and the foreign support they receive
Education reform is at the heart of the demonstrations shaking Paris and beyond, with thousands already arrested, but the government's ability to meet learners' demands is limited
As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids
From Gaza to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, and Algeria, this year's Arab Oscar submissions explore stories of conflict, displacement, memory, and survival