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The History of Monologue Art in Egypt

THE MONOLOGUE In theatre, a monologue is a speech presented by a single character, often expressing their thoughts aloud, though sometimes also directly addressing another character or the…

Salma Adham 16 January 2022

Guests watch a performance of the West End show 'The Show Must Go On' at the Palace Theatre, amid the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in London, Britain, June 2, 2021. (Reuters)

All the World's an Audience Whether Theatres are Light or Dark

For many it is theatre’s darkest hour. For others, Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company included, lockdown has speeded up the use of technology that has transformed stagecraft and revealed new…

06 July 2021

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Peacemaker or evil genius? Kissinger’s mixed legacy in the Middle East

01 December 2023

Henry Kissinger will be remembered for his controversial legacy in the Middle East

Iraqis hold a mass rally supporting the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023., in Baghdad

Gaza war poses political dilemma for Iraq

20 November 2023

The prime minister in Baghdad must deal with the demands of the US, Iran and armed groups at home, while trying to prioritise his own national interests. Here's a three-option plan on how he can.

Business & Economy

Killer profits in Lebanon’s medicine trade reveal the dystopia faced by its people

02 December 2023

The story of the pharmaceuticals crisis reveals the country's wider social, political, and economic dynamics

CEO of Red Sea International Film Festival, Mohammed Al Turki speaks on stage during the Closing Night Gala Awards at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 08, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Culture & Social Affairs

Red Sea Film Festival kicks off with international and Saudi productions

30 November 2023

The festival kicks off with the world premiere of the Saudi film "Inheritance", directed by Yasir Al-Yasiri, along with 35 other Saudi films.

Abdul Rahman Farouk

President of China Xi Jinping attends the plenary session as Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his remarks virtually during the 2023 BRICS Summit

Can China become a mediation superpower?

01 December 2023

Mediation is not always an easy win and can carry downsides.

Christopher Phillips

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Egypt commemorates Saeed Adawi, the father of its modern art scene

Gaza is Biden's other defining foreign policy issue

Comparing the plight of Arab Jews to Palestine’s Nakba is problematic

US attack on Nujaba in Iraq lays bare widening rifts

Shelly Kittleson