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A painting by Fahad Al-Khalif

Rain-soaked cities in the paintings of Saudi artist Fahad Al-Khalif

Imagination lies at the heart of Fahad Al-Khalif's distinctive visual world, where architecture, memory, colour, and symbols create cities beyond familiar laws of place and perspective

Mimoza Al-Arrawi 10 September 2026
Installation "The Black Arch" by Saudi sisters Raja and Shadia Alem is seen at the pavilion of Saudi Arabia taking part in the Venice Biennale for the first time on 2 June 2011, in Venice, Italy. Marco Secchi / Getty

Shadia Alem and the art of sacred continuity

From Mecca to the global stage, Saudi artist Shadia Alem's work unfolds as a continuous practice shaped by memory, spirituality, and place

Mimoza Al-Arrawi 18 March 2026
The Saudi National Choral Orchestra at the Westminster Theatre

London is treated to an evening of Saudi music and dance

Showcasing the traditions of different Saudi provinces and performing British classics with the Royal Philharmonic (and even an Adele song), these Saudi artists left their mark on the British capital

Ibrahim Qaadouni 01 October 2024
Saudi poet Jassim Al-Souhaih.

Jassim Al-Souhaih: Poetry is the oxygen of the soul

One of the most renowned Saudi and Arab poets speaks to Al Majalla about his upcoming television programme and the Kingdom's literary and cultural expansion.

Abeer Younis 02 October 2023
In an interview with Al Majalla, Film Commission CEO Abdullah Al-Eyaf explains the important role that films play in enhancing the country, both socially and economically. Getty Images

How Saudi Arabia is empowering filmmakers to tell its story

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture is investing heavily in nurturing local film talent, with the understanding that cinema is a key tool of soft power, reflecting each country's unique culture

Abeer Albraheem 15 February 2023
Saudi Artist Abdulnasser Gharem’s installation, Message/Messenger. (Source: Christie’s)

Saudi Arabia’s Buzzing Visual Arts Scene

Saudi Arabia has been changing -rapidly - and art and culture are playing a pivotal role in this significant social shift. Last year Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the creation of the…

Yasmine El Geressi 31 May 2019
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Government drones redraw the rules of war in Yemen

09 September 2026

A military expert writes about new weaponry on the battlefield that could tip the balance of power away from the Houthis, while also highlighting the challenges

Robert Tollast
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Inside Assad’s nuclear secrets

09 September 2026

Al Majalla reveals the structure of Syria's nuclear programme 19 years after Israel bombed the Al-Kibar reactor, detailing the involvement of other states and the assassinations that followed

Al Majalla - London
Underwater image of a diver among fish at the North Seymour Island dive site in the Galapagos archipelago, Ecuador, taken on 8 March 2024. ERNESTO BENAVIDES / AFP
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The global race for rare earths reaches the ocean floor

07 September 2026

A critical mineral found on Japan's seabed has caught US attention, and the two are teaming up to see whether it can yield future benefits and reduce their dependence on China

Abdulfattah Khattab
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The murky origins of al-Qaeda explained

09 September 2026

Thousands of Muslim volunteers flocked to Afghanistan in 1979 to fight the Soviets in response to a rallying cry, aided by the largest covert operation in CIA history

Steve Hewitt
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Culture & Social Affairs

Susan Sarandon on fear, freedom, and refusing to change

08 September 2026

The renowned American actress tells Al Majalla about her gnawing drive for justice at the Venice Film Festival, where her new film 'Echo Chamber' premiered

Leila Amar

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