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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
Saad Yakan

Saad Yakan: I am pessimistic about the future of humanity

Al Majalla speaks to the artist from Aleppo, who says Syria's civil war has dimmed his hope for the future but that painting the ocean helps calm his anxiety

Hoda Salim Al-Muhithawi 01 April 2024
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
For over thirty years, Zuhair Hassib has spent his days in his studio near Damascus, creating art without fuss, noise or pretence. He speaks to Al Majalla about using the light of colours to fight darkness. Eduardo Ramon

Syrian artist Zuhair Hassib: The soft power of art can reveal the horrors of war

For over 30 years, Hassib has spent his days in his studio near Damascus, creating art without fuss, noise or pretence. He speaks to Al Majalla about using the light of colours to fight the darkness.

Ibrahim Haj Abdi 07 November 2023
'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
Despite mention of Umm Kulthum, the Rolling Stone list reveals cultural shortcomings of a title craving influence. Eduardo Ramon

Arab culture still unseen by the West despite Umm Kulthum’s recognition by Rolling Stone

Despite mention of Umm Kulthum, the Rolling Stone list reveals cultural shortcomings of a title craving influence

Shadi Alaa Aldin 04 February 2023
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Iran’s waning influence

27 June 2025

Our July issue features in-depth articles and expert analyses exploring the future of Iran's influence and the long-term reverberations for the region

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Gaza’s ‘death trap’ aid centres: a real-life Hunger Games

02 July 2025

Israel's commandeering of aid distribution in Gaza forces starving Palestinians to run the gauntlet at centres with biometric monitoring systems, armed security, and life-or-death hazards

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People gather to celebrate after Lebanese parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as the new president, on January 9, 2025, in Al-Aaishiyah, Lebanon. Ramiz Dallah/Getty
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Lebanon’s second chance at statehood

02 July 2025

The crippling of Hezbollah's dominance and the Assad regime's fall in Syria have created a narrow but historic opening for the Lebanese people

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Oman is quietly redefining its development model

29 June 2025

It is no longer the Gulf's quiet outlier but a country quietly setting a new standard for sustainable economic development in the region

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How the Middle East can capitalise on Iran’s regional setback

02 July 2025

The US security umbrella will focus on Iran's direct threats, but regional states should deal with Tehran's residual proxy groups in the region

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