The Egyptian novelist—one of the Arab world's renowned writers of epic fiction—reveals the details of his craft to Al Majalla as the fourth book in his 'River' series captures a key moment
Doha says it will keep up its efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, despite Israel's targeting of Hamas leaders on its soil, but some are doubtful. But is peace even possible at this point?
A metal that can be converted into a fissile material for nuclear power is plentiful in the Arab world's most populous country. If science can harness its potential, Egypt has a valuable asset.
The joint and combined military exercise is a benchmark of Egypt-US relations, yet it also raises questions about the two countries' long-term strategic alignment
Türkiye's 2019 agreement with Tripoli on maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean irked Athens at the time. The idea that Tobruk may ratify it has set off Greek alarms.
For Benjamin Netanyahu, it would be a 'humanitarian zone'. For most countries, it would be a war crime. For Egypt, it could be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
Peace with Israel had crossed the Egyptian president's mind as early as 1952, when he engaged in secret negotiations with Israel, which ultimately failed
The Israel-Iran war threatens the country's energy security, foreign currency reserves, tourism, and investment. There are Plan Bs but none are attractive, and the situation could yet get worse.
As support for Israel weakens across the US political spectrum, once-taboo questions about military aid, lobbying influence, and US backing are moving into the mainstream
Algeria is one of Africa's largest producers of hydrocarbons, and its proximity to customers in Europe makes it of growing interest as importers fret over a prolonged supply crisis from countries
Through extravagant processions led by palace women, the Mamluk state projected a message of power and prestige at home and abroad, turning the Hajj obligation into a soft-power tool