In 'Songs for Times of Darkness', novelist Iman Hmeidan brings to life the travails of different eras, demonstrating how personal and collective anguish are often intertwined
As we celebrate the political, economic and cultural achievements of Arab women in the region, we also highlight some of their most pressing challenges, particularly for those living in war zones
In the midst of an economic crisis, working Lebanese mothers suffer. This is due to deep-seated societal bias and a lack of legal framework, which recognises their contributions and unique challenges.
Were women in Arab and Islamic history marginalised and excluded from intellectual, scientific, and cultural affairs, or are these simply stereotypical ideas easily refuted by facts?
Women in Middle East and North Africa face many challenges:According to the World Bank, 13 of the 15 countries with the lowest rate of female participation in the workforce are in the Arab world…
Palestinians are beginning to dribble out of the battered enclave as Israel starts implementing its "voluntary migration" plan. Gaza is being ethnically cleansed before our very eyes.
The man many think could end Erdoğan's quarter-century reign was arrested just days before he was nominated as the CHP presidential candidate. Who is he, and why is he behind bars?
The US and Israel want Tehran to completely dismantle its nuclear infrastructure, which it will not do. If they do decide to strike, Iran has limited options on how to respond.
The passion and imagination of the Uruguayan writer remain timeless, not least over Gaza. Ten years since his passing, Al Majalla revisits his works and words.