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Behind the scenes of Saudi film 'Hajjan', which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Saudi cinema shines at Toronto International Film Festival with three participating films

As three Saudi films participate in the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, Al Majalla talks to the directors about their ambitious productions, telling Saudi stories and global audiences.

Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 15 September 2023
A still from 'Night Courier'.

Night Courier: A dark character study about class divide and hustle culture

The Saudi film now screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the anxiety-ridden story of Fahad, a delivery driver struggling to make ends meet. Al Majalla reviews the film.

Obaid al-Tamimi 15 September 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken walks during a joint press conference with the Saudi foreign minister (not pictured) after a ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State in Riyadh in June 2023. AFP

The costs and benefits of Saudi-Israeli normalisation

Seeking US protection against Iranian aggression is key for Riyadh. Biden has a good bit of wiggle room, given that Republicans are willing to work with him. But is this enough? Al Majalla explains.

Bilal Saab 14 September 2023
Alaa Youssef Faden, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Telfaz11.

Alaa Faden: Telling Saudi stories is key to global success

The CEO of Telfaz11 talks to Al Majalla about how his media studio revolutionised content creation in Saudi Arabia. Two of its films are currently screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 14 September 2023
US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after delivering a speech at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem May 2017. Getty/Majalla

7 things Saudi Arabia should keep in mind in talks with Israel

Saudi Arabia has a strong hand in discussions. Israel is well aware that many countries are eager to be involved in the economic and social transformations underway in Saudi Arabia.

Brian Katulis 13 September 2023
Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. In Saudi Arabia, there is a dedicated agency to harness its power. Al Majalla talks to one of its leading figures about what's next. Paul Ryding

In the age of AI, Saudi Arabia preps for a state-of-the-art, high-tech future

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. In Saudi Arabia, there is a dedicated agency to harness its power. Al Majalla talks to one of its leading figures about what's next.

Ahmed Maher 12 September 2023
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks on "China challenge to US national security and academic freedom," on December 9, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. AFP

Exclusive: Pompeo says Putin seized on Biden’s mistakes, urges united front against China

In an exclusive interview with Al Majalla, the former US secretary of state praises Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and predicts better relations with Riyadh if the Republicans win the White House

Ibrahim Hamidi 11 September 2023
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a session as part of the G20 summit. AFP

Mohammed bin Salman: New corridor linking India to Europe via Mideast will boost global economy

The Saudi crown prince along with US President Biden and leaders of the EU, India and the UAE, jointly announced the project on the sidelines of the G20 summit

Shakir Husain 09 September 2023
A pro-Iranian Hezbollah cleric and his family pass near heavy artillery during a military exhibition in the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek in the Bekaa valley. DPA

Is a new Israel-Hezbollah war looming?

Heartened by unprecedented internal strife in Israel, Hezbollah has ramped up its provocations against Israel. It has faced little repercussions, which has emboldened it even more.

David Schenker 09 September 2023
"Sattar" is coming soon to Netflix. Netflix

Saudi film "Sattar" premieres on Netflix amid great fanfare

With hit Saudi film streaming in our homes soon, we revisit "Sattar", a comedy about a disillusioned wrestler, to hear what Saudi critics have to say about its commercial success and artistic merit.

Mohamed Jameel Ahmed 08 September 2023
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