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Fatima Abdulhamid with the other shortlisted candidates

Saudi novelist Fatima Abdul Hamid on how everyone can be an IPAF winner

International Prize for Arabic Fiction puts the spotlight on shortlisted books as well as the winner, raising profiles and sales, as the writer of The Farthest Horizon tells Al Majalla.

Abeer Ali 26 June 2023
Renowned Saudi writer with broad experience in literary genres, Ibrahim Al Sinan, is leading a new approach to the written word in the Arab world Supplied

Ibrahim Al Sinan: A revolution is underway in Saudi publishing

A renowned Saudi writer with broad experience in literary genres is leading a new approach to the written word in the Arab world

Abeer Ali 22 June 2023
If Saudi Arabia wins the bid, Riyadh Expo 2030 will coincide with the completion of Vision 2030 cementing the Kingdom's commitment to modernisation and excellence. Nash Weerasekera

Riyadh opens its arms to the world with Expo 2030 bid

If Saudi Arabia wins the bid, Riyadh Expo 2030 will coincide with the completion of Vision 2030 cementing the Kingdom's commitment to modernisation and excellence

Khaled Kassar 18 June 2023
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China's silk road to the Middle East runs through Riyadh

China says its engagement in the Middle East is strictly economic and has no intention of filling political vacuums left by the West. However, Bejing's assurances haven't eased their worries.

Mohamed Sharki 18 June 2023
One of the main characters in the dramatic modernisation of the Saudi cultural scene, Sawsan al-Bahiti, opens up about her landmark rendition of the national anthem and moves to open up the genre in the Arab world. Martin Sati

Meet Sawsan al-Bahiti, Saudi Arabia's first opera singer

One of the main characters in the dramatic modernisation of the Saudi cultural scene opens up about her landmark rendition of the national anthem and moves to introduce the genre to the Arab world

Shadi Alaa Aldin 17 June 2023
The Kingdom already has already had success with sports investments, helping Newcastle United to the Champions League. Now it is bringing that approach home to the Saudi Pro football league. Andy Edwards

Saudi football kicks off bid for world-class growth

The Kingdom already has already had success with sports investments, helping Newcastle United to the Champions League. Now it is bringing that approach home to the Saudi Pro football league.

Shujaa Albogmi 11 June 2023
The Kingdom’s move to boost industry has defied Covid to bring in billions of dollars in foreign investment and boosted an array of local start-ups to bring new meaning to the Made in Saudi brand Majalla

Saudi industry goes global after reforms spark growth

The Kingdom's move to boost industry has defied Covid to bring in billions of dollars in foreign investment and boosted an array of local start-ups to bring new meaning to the Made in Saudi brand

Shujaa Albogmi 03 June 2023
Saudi pavilions at the 32nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair shone a spotlight on Saudi publishers, writers, and thought leaders. Saudi universities also had a remarkable presence. Getty_Majalla

Saudi innovation on display at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Saudi pavilions at the 32nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair shone a spotlight on Saudi publishers, writers, and thought leaders. Saudi universities also had a remarkable presence.

Abeer Ali 30 May 2023
Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni, with their crew Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner pose for a photo ahead of their mission to the International Space Station from Florida, in this photo released on May 20, 2023. Reuters

Saudi astronauts reach International Space Station, making history

The arrival of two Saudi astronauts into space is a big moment for the Arab world. And a reminder of the leading role Islamic nations have long held in humanity's understanding of the stars.

Abdel-Rahman Ayas 22 May 2023
Syrian army chief of staff Hussein al-Zaaim (L), Syrian President Shukri al-Quwatli, Saudi King Abel Aziz al-Saud and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Said during a pan Arab summit in Bludan 08 June 1946. AFP

How Syria’s founding fathers pursued the ‘Saudi Option’

Exploration of the options available to Arab nationalists pursuing their perceived best interests across the Gulf prior to the birth of the Syrian state

Taissier Khalaf 18 May 2023
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The US-Iran war has forced a global trade rethink

06 May 2026

There is now a growing recognition that over-reliance on a single corridor or supplier is no longer feasible. While this may worry some, it is a chance for others.

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Farage emerges as viable PM contender amid Labour losses

11 May 2026

Labour's disastrous showing in the local elections and gains made by the Reform party have sparked calls for Starmer to step down, but he remains defiant

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Cinema's changing face on display at Cannes

11 May 2026

This year, the renowned film festival appears to be addressing a world where films are made and consumed differently, while maintaining its legacy as the world's foremost arena for art cinema

Firas Al-Madi
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Are Lebanon-Israel talks a mistake? The view from Cairo

11 May 2026

Cairo worries that the traditional 'Arab frontline' around Israel is weakening and that bilateral talks with Tel Aviv could be a mistake if Damascus and Beirut concede territory.

Amr Emam

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