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
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.
In one of the first major economic forecasts since the US president waged his tariff war, the IMF has downgraded growth forecasts, much to the chagrin of countries still reeling from past crises
After the euphoria of liberation has worn off, Syrians are now confronted with the daunting task of rebuilding a country ripped apart by a decade-long war. It will be a long road, but there is hope.
Uncle Zezo, Uncle Mickey, and Dr Alloush perform in displacement shelters and hospitals, striving to restore fragments of a joy last felt in 2023. Al Majalla meets them.