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Artists bring Ala Tannir’s family home in Beirut back to life again

Built a century ago by Ala's grandparents, her 97-year-old uncle Aziz still lives on the third floor of this grand sea-facing property that developers would love. Instead, it is now a public space.

Charbel Khoury 26 June 2025
From peasant talk and Euphrates clay to late-night cigar smoking in Rome, and later-life doctor’s appointments, Al Majalla explores Iraqi artist Jaber Alwan's life and works Irene Blasco

Iraqi painter Jaber Alwan: A life as rich and vibrant as his art

From peasant talk and Euphrates clay to late-night cigar smoking in Rome, and later-life doctor's appointments, Al Majalla explores his life and works

Ibrahim Haj Abdi 14 January 2024
'Ten Fatigued Horses Converse with Nothing' painted by Iraqi artist Kadhim Hayder. Bryn Haworth

Arab art under Western eyes

In the largest exhibition of Arab art ever to be showcased in London, the Barjeel Foundation is displaying over 100 pieces at Christie's

Bryn Haworth 05 August 2023
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Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (R) and Deputy Foreign Minister and chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi react as they listen to President Hassan Rouhani (unseen) speaking during a press conference in Tehran on 3 April 2015 ATTA KENARE / AFP
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Zarif’s peace gambit meets Tehran’s limits

15 April 2026

Tehran can likely contemplate a deal, but it is far less clear that it can yet imagine lasting peace

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Tight squeeze: economic effects of Iran war linger despite truce

13 April 2026

A two-week truce has sparked a cautious market rebound, but deep anxiety persists over renewed escalation and its impact on global growth and inflation

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‘Kushner and Witkoff spoiled the US-Iran talks’

13 April 2026

Sources tell Al Majalla that Iran was able to build a rapport with US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad, but sensed his hands were tied in the presence of Trump's son-in-law and close friend

Kamal Alam
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Business & Economy

The Iran war exposed the fragility of Europe’s economy

15 April 2026

Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and rising energy prices are exposing the structural vulnerabilities of Europe's economy

Mohamed Sharki
Opinion

Lebanon’s Shiites are fighting a two-front war

15 April 2026

The first is on the border against Israel, which seeks to seize their land and drive them northwards; the second is within Lebanon itself, against a state that seeks to marginalise them

Houssam Itani

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