There is always a strong reason to come and see the biggest and the most beautiful museum in the world, The Louvre. Formerly a palace for France’s royalty located in the heart of Paris, the museum…
In October, Iraq held its fifth parliamentary election since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. The polls took place in a moment of deep gloom and anger with the political process. Many Iraqis across the…
On the banks of the Nile near an ancient temple built for the god Osiris by Pharaoh Seti I, an elderly Englishwoman lived, but she was no ordinary woman. Dorothy Eady died at the age of three, and…
Greta Thunberg was not satisfied with COP26. At the end of an epic week that saw world leaders and activists deliver inspirational talks, she called the event a failure. Is she right?
Thunberg…
Egypt was one of the first countries in the MENA region and the world to convert the homes of the pioneers of writing into museums although later that idea became very popular.
On the banks of the…
Russia is participating in Expo 2020 Dubai under the slogan of "Creative Mind: Driving the Future", allowing millions of visitors to learn about Russia's current achievements in industry, science,…
I came across an article in the Quarterly Journal of Economics that was different from the others. Where most were talking about macroeconomics sticky prices, regret theory, and the cost of…
Samira Benturki Saïdi is a prodigious Algerian intellectual, filmmaker, camerawoman, journalist, writer, and independent researcher in the field of history. She is also the founder and managing…
Wars and human rights violations forced people worldwide to disperse and flee their homelands to become refugees in other countries. And only their dreams pay the price.
"Refugees need…
Formed three years ago, Mashrou Rooh (Soul’s Project) is not just a musical band to entertain its audience. According to its founder, Mohamed Bakr, it projects a positive message by mixing Sufi…
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