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Diana Estefanía Rubio

Russia's economy reels under war and sanctions

The Russian economy witnessed considerable economic strain following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions by the United States and its partners.This led to a contraction of…

Al Majalla - London 27 February 2024
Is the Russian bear right to be bullish on its economy? The answer is not straightforward. Laura Salafia

After two years of war, can Russia be bullish on its economy?

Despite sanctions, a brain drain, investor withdrawal, inflation, high interest rates, falling oil prices and reducing reserves, Vladimir Putin thinks Russia's economy is A-grade. Is it?

Nazareth Seferian 22 February 2024
El-Dabaa is Egypt’s first nuclear power plant. Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority

Dabaa nuclear power plant puts Egypt on the global clean energy map

The revival of a long-shelved plan highlights Egypt's ambition for a secure, low-carbon source of power also capable of driving development and growth.

Marcelle Nasr 19 February 2024
Despite its ideal geography, the Arab Maghreb Union missed out on tens of billions due to political spats. Al Majalla looks at its highs and lows on its 35th anniversary. Nash Weerasekera

Sink or swim: Can the AMU overcome rifts to realise its massive potential?

Despite its ideal geography, the Arab Maghreb Union missed out on tens of billions due to political spats. Al Majalla looks at its highs and lows on its 35th anniversary.

Mohamed Sharki 16 February 2024
As the world moves away from oil, the region must move its national economies into a new era. But for most states, their starting position is far from ideal. Where and how should they change? Axel Rangel Garcia

Multiple crises in Arab world make economic recovery difficult

As the world moves away from oil, the region must move its national economies into a new era. But for most states, their starting position is far from ideal. Where and how should they change?

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 30 January 2024
Banque Franco-Tunisienne (BFT) Reuters

How the international dispute over Tunisia’s first bank failure ended in drama

A high-profile businessman seeking billions of dollars after a botched deal over the famous BFT bank was awarded a tiny fraction by an international panel, in a case with consequences for the country

Kawthar Zantour 31 December 2023
With one of its best-known and most well-connected businessmen Marouane Mabrouk in prison after President Saied toughed up his crackdown on corruption, a nation is waiting to see what happens next. Majalla

Arrest of business tycoon Marouane Mabrouk sends shockwaves across Tunisia

With one of its best-known and most well-connected businessmen in prison after President Saied toughed up his crackdown on corruption, Tunisia is waiting to see what happens next

Kawthar Zantour 15 December 2023
A $100 banknote with the face of Argentine President-elect Javier Meli printed during his election campaign ahead of the runoff elections he won on November 19. Reuters

Argentina: From the peso crisis to the dollar curse

President-elect Javier Milei wants to shut a central bank and ditch a currency to end hyperinflation and achieve monetary stability, but there are pitfalls amid the promise of El Loco

Toufic Chanbour 05 December 2023
Majalla

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

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

Lina Khatib 02 December 2023
Habib Bourguiba Street near the 5th of October monumental clock in Tunis. Shutterstock

Tunisia breaks with four decades of privatisation policy

Tunisia breaks with Bretton Woods policies which have been adopted by successive governments for four decades

Kawthar Zantour 27 November 2023
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A municipal worker fixes a sign in Sharm el-Sheikh, as the Egyptian resort town gets ready to host a US-brokered Gaza peace summit, on October 12, 2025. Khaled DESOUKI / AFP
Politics

Gaza ceasefire takes off, but expect turbulence ahead

11 October 2025

Al Majalla lays out four key hurdles to clear to ensure the truce sticks this time around

Brian Katulis
US President Donald Trump greets Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. Evan Vucci / AFP
Politics

Can Palestinians trust Donald Trump?

14 October 2025

Only US pressure will ensure that Israel honours the Gaza ceasefire

Omar H. Rahman
Nesma Moharam
Politics

Two years after October 7

06 October 2025

Al Majalla examines the repercussions of Hamas's attack on Israel, which set into motion a series of significant changes and power shifts in the Middle East

Al Majalla - London
Malagasy Colonel Michael Randrianirina, head of the CAPSAT military unit, reads out a statement in front of the presidential palace, where he announces the army is taking power in Antananarivo on October 14, 2025. Luis TATO / AFP
Politics

Madagascar's military coup is part of a wider African trend

14 October 2025

A rapid chain of events led to the president fleeing for his life following deadly clashes with citizens. But what happened is not uncommon for Africa. Al Majalla explains why.

Sergey Eledinov
Iraqi painter and sculptor Dia al-Azzawi
Culture & Social Affairs

Dia Azzawi’s latest murals mourn the ruin of Arab cities

09 October 2025

Iraqi sculptor's epic wall-mounted installations evoke the destruction of Aleppo and Mosul, displayed in Beirut in the shadow of ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Mohamed abi Samra

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