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A new look at literary icon Jorge Luis Borges' life

The Argentine writer's life and works have been the source of study since his death in 1986, but a new book looks anew at the factors that made both the man and his texts

Najeeb Mubarak 27 October 2025
Al Majalla

Henrique Schneider on literature's power to hold a torch for justice

In an interview with Al Majalla, the Brazilian novelist and lawyer speaks about the role intellectuals can play in promoting human rights and why anyone with a conscience should support Palestine

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 22 August 2025
Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim during an interview at his home in Cairo. AFP

Sonallah Ibrahim: the maverick novelist who never betrayed his convictions

An Egyptian author who remained forever the revolutionary bows out at the age of 88, his works leaving a lasting legacy

Khalil Sweileh 18 August 2025
Gerda Blees

How Dutch author Gerda Blees gave the night a voice

In her critically acclaimed debut novel We Are Light, the poet tells the story of an unusual death through a series of unique perspectives.

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 28 May 2025

Youssef Habchi El-Ashkar: writing is my salvation

In a never-before-published interview, the late Lebanese novelist explains how the characters in his epic trilogy reflect his distaste for city life and lost faith in humanity

Mohamed abi Samra 22 April 2025
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Finnish writer Martta Kaukonen on film, fame, and fjords

Fêted on the literary scene, the Finnish film critic turned novelist still finds all the attention a little surreal, but that watching so many movies—and having an encouraging editor—helped her write

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 13 March 2025
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Katharine Halls: AI is diluting literary translations

Al Majalla interviews the award-winning translator, whose work on Ahmed Naji's prison memoir 'Rotten Evidence' won the Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 25 February 2025
Author Leonardo Garzaro

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Brazilian writer Leonardo Garzaro on names and identity

The author and journalist's latest well-researched book, 'The Guardian of Names', explores the power and impact of naming. He speaks to Al Majalla about the creative process and his influences.

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 08 February 2025
Sudanese novelist Hammour Ziada.

Sudanese author Hammour Ziada on embracing the surreal

The award-winning novelist who was forced into exile has a new book in the works, but with the horrors of war in his homeland still unfurling, this latest offering is different, he tells Al Majalla

Abeer Younis 10 December 2024
Writer and researcher Lina Meruane David Levenson - Getty Images

Lina Meruane on Palestinian erasure and genocide in real time

The acclaimed writer tells Al Majalla that Israel has used October 7 as a pretext to seize Palestinian land and erase their culture and history

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 02 December 2024
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US-Saudi ties are the cornerstone of Trump’s Mideast policy

14 November 2025

When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House to meet with US President Donald Trump on 18 November, there will be no shortage of issues for the two leaders to discuss

Brian Katulis
This handout photograph released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on 10 November 2025, shows US President Donald Trump (L) shaking hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House in Washington DC. SANA / AFP
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Syria-US rapprochement sees cooperation surge

13 November 2025

Since Trump began lifting sanctions in May, no time has been wasted. US investment delegations have been flocking to Damascus, and security cooperation has already started.

Charles Lister
Sara Padovan
Politics

Is support for Israel becoming toxic at the ballot box? 

11 November 2025

As Americans rethink the moral—and strategic—calculus of US support for Israel, politicians are scrambling to keep pace

Alfred J. Naddaff
Ewan White
Politics

How Trump reshaped the world

03 November 2025

Al Majalla examines key developments in the US and across the globe less than a year into Trump's second presidential term

Al Majalla - London
Lina Jaradat
Politics

Israel's Olive War aims to uproot more than just trees

09 November 2025

The olive tree is no longer just a source of sustenance for West Bank Palestinians, but a silent witness to their profound struggle between permanence and erasure

Mohammed Najib

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