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A handout picture released by the Egyptian Presidency shows Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) receiving the President of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in El Alamein on Egypt. AFP

Egypt redoubles efforts to end Sudan’s war

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's recent visit to Cairo raised hopes for a potential international diplomatic route to end the civil war in Sudan

Amr Emam 09 September 2023
An aerial photograph of a part of Cairo showing the historic Amr ibn al-Aas Mosque in the city of Fustat (right), the Coptic Cairo area and the Nile Island, and Giza appears. April 28, 2023 AFP

Why buying real estate to safeguard savings is hurting Egypt's economy

As inflation soars and the currency plunges, property looks like a sound investment to Egyptians seeking to secure their savings. But this opens the economy up to more danger. Al Majalla explains.

Marcelle Nasr 03 September 2023
An undated picture from the early 1920s shows Saad Zaghloul (L), the leader of Egypt's 1919 revolution against the British occupation, attending a parliament session. AFP

Remembering Saad Zaghloul, one of Egypt's most influential leaders

Saad Zaghloul was undoubtedly one of the great leaders of contemporary Egypt. In his own lifetime, he shaped the cornerstone of Egyptian nationalism during the first half of the 20th century.

Sami Moubayed 23 August 2023
As Egypt hopes to free itself from the pressure posed by the dollar, it looks to join BRICS, which some see as a potential counter-alliance and future rival of G7. Ewan White

Egypt seeks BRICS membership to free itself from the dollar

As Egypt hopes to free itself from the pressure posed by the dollar, it looks to join BRICS, which some see as a potential counter-alliance and future rival of G7.

Marcelle Nasr 16 August 2023
Debt is often described as a burden and linked with times of crisis. And it can be damaging. But if spent wisely, it can help transform economic fortunes and boost wealth. Shutterstock

How external debt can transform fortunes and boost wealth

Debt is often described as a burden and linked with times of crisis. And it can be damaging. But if spent wisely, it can help transform economic fortunes and boost wealth.

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 08 August 2023
First President of Egyptian Republic General Mohamed Naguib (C) salutes the cheering crowd, 21 June 1953 in Cairo, along with vice president of Council Gamal Abdel Nasser. AFP

This day in history: The birth of the Egyptian Republic

Battle-bred and furious with their defeat in the Palestine War of 1948, the Free Officers blamed King Farouk for their ills and came to power, on this day 70 years ago, with vengeance in their eyes

Sami Moubayed 18 June 2023
Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser with Local Affairs Minister Abdel Latif Al-Baghdadi (L) and  Armed Forces commander-in-chief Abdel Hakim Amer (R) as they watch a military parade. AFP

The 1967 Naksa relived through the memoirs of Abdel Nasser’s top generals

Days before the war with Israel, Abdel Nasser's generals said they were ready. But, in fact, they were far from ready, and the Egyptian Air Force was annihilated.

Sami Moubayed 04 June 2023
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Will Egypt’s credit ratings downgrade lead to liberalisation of the pound’s exchange rate?

Downgrade was prompted by declining foreign exchange inflows, continued restrictions to the Egyptian pound's exchange rate, as well as external pressures to the economy

Marcelle Nasr 13 May 2023
Cleopatra (Adele James) rules over the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Queen Cleopatra (2023) Netflix

Netflix docuseries sparks debate and anger over Cleopatra's skin colour

The associated controversy surrounding the docuseries has stirred debate over Cleopatra's true origins and physical features

Areej Jamal 19 April 2023
There is a new way for foreigners to become Egyptians, if they have enough money. It also comes with a political price for an indebted government grappling with debt. Matthew Holland

Decision to sell citizenship stokes controversy in Egypt

There is a new way for foreigners to become Egyptians, if they have enough money. It also comes with a political price for an indebted government grappling with debt

Marcelle Nasr 17 April 2023
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Activists protest near the US Capitol on July 24, 2024, in Washington, DC. Activists staged multiple demonstrations near the Capitol to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington and Israel's war on Gaza. Alex Wong/ AFP
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Americans are tiring of Israel. Will US policy follow?

01 September 2025

While the US public has long been supportive of Israel, its genocide in Gaza appears to have had a big effect, with most young Americans now outright hostile towards it

Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy
Opinion

'The Voice of Hind Rajab' shows cries for justice are only getting louder

07 September 2025

A 24-minute standing ovation at the film premiere was more than a symbolic gesture of justice for Israel's murder of little Hind, but a heartfelt cry of real anguish over the ongoing genocide in Gaza

Samer Abou Hawwach
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Politics

The Lebanese army can confront Hezbollah. Here's how.

02 September 2025

Lebanon's president and prime minister have a big decision to make: whether, and how, to use the army to disarm Hezbollah. Today's army can be trusted, but its task must be well thought through.

Bilal Saab
Al Majalla
Business & Economy

How Saudi Arabia is redefining the global mining map

06 September 2025

The Future Minerals Forum has become one of the world's most influential gatherings in the minerals sector, uniting stakeholders around the shared goal of building sustainable mineral supply chains

Faisal Faeq
Al Majalla
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Al Majalla’s Film Watch

03 September 2025

Every month, Al Majalla offers its take on the screen's newest releases, with the occasional dip into the archives to review an older classic.

Areej Jamal

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