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Newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Humza Yousaf signs the nomination form to become First Minister for Scotland.

Humza Yousaf: First Muslim leader of Scotland and independence die-hard

Yousaf's narrow victory over his rival owed much to his status as the SNP establishment's preferred candidate, but he will have his work cut out if he is to revive the SNP's flagging fortunes

Con Coughlin 29, Mar 2023

Italy’s new premier Giorgia Meloni has brought stability to Italy’s turbulent politics which raises the prospect of her fulfilling a broader leadership role in European affairs

Andy Edwards

Can Meloni fill Merkel’s shoes?

Italy's new premier Giorgia Meloni has brought stability to Italy's turbulent politics which raises the prospect of her fulfilling a broader leadership role in European affairs

Con Coughlin 10, Mar 2023

Moroccan writer and academic Abdelfattah Kilito in Strasbourg.

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Abdelfattah Kilito: A modernist with a passion for Arab heritage

Al Majalla sheds light on Kilito's long list of literary achievements as well as his literary style and writings

Haitham Hussein 23, Feb 2023

The descendant of Sharaf al-Din rose to prominence immediately after the 2003 invasion and subsequent occupation of Baghdad.

Martin Satí

Al-Sadr III: The Sadr legacy lives on through Muqtada

The descendant of Sharaf al-Din rose to prominence immediately after the 2003 invasion and subsequent occupation of Baghdad

Sami Moubayed 20, Feb 2023

King Charles III inherits throne in uncertain time

During his many decades as Prince of Wales, Britain’s new king earned a reputation for his strongly held views on subjects ranging from climate change to his commitment to interfaith dialogue. …

Con Coughlin 26, Jan 2023

Despite the fact that he is no longer in office, opinion polls continue to show he remains the Conservative Party’s most popular candidate.

Sèbastien Thibault

Boris fell, but is not finished

Despite the fact that he is no longer in office, opinion polls continue to show he remains the Conservative Party's most popular candidate

Con Coughlin 03, Feb 2023

Kevin McCarthy: The Republican Speaker of the House

Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, was elected House Speaker for the 118th US Congress last Saturday, a powerful position that puts him second in line for the American presidency. Mr…

Majalla 13, Jan 2023

George Wassouf: Sultan of Arab Music

Syrian singer George Wassouf made a remarkable appearance on New Year’s Eve at the Trio Arabic Night which was organized by the Saudi Entertainment Authority in Riyadh. An exceptional evening was…

Majalla 06, Jan 2023

Meghan Markle: Actress, Campaigner, Blogger, and Then a Duchess

Those who dislike Meghan Markle have joked that the American should be nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for her performance in the Netflix documentary about her and Prince Harry's…

Majalla 30, Dec 2022

Alberto Fernandez: Leader of A Country with Economic Woes

Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez has caused a political stir since he first burst into the limelight of Argentine politics in 2019 as a politician who was running for president. Although…

Majalla 23, Dec 2022

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