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A painting by Fahad Al-Khalif

The rain-soaked cities of Saudi artist Fahad Al-Khalif

Imagination lies at the heart of Fahad Al-Khalif's distinctive paintings, where architecture, memory, colour, and symbols challenge 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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Houthis seek expansion after reaching Bab al-Mandab

17 September 2026

After rapid advances, the Yemeni rebel group is fortifying its positions along the vital maritime chokepoint, while intensifying pressure in southwestern Taiz, northern Lahj, and Marib

Ibrahim Jalal
Al Majalla
Culture & Social Affairs

Backlash over Macklemore ban shows major US culture shift

16, Sep 2026

The American rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over his 'Free Palestine' speech and the British singer's meek rebuttal sparked an uproar on social media

Samer Abou Hawwach
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Politics

Francesca Albanese: the Palestine question is a global one

16 September 2026

In an interview with Al Majalla, the UN Special Rapporteur says the backlash against her for speaking out against Israel's genocide in Gaza reveals much about the current international order

Elie Kossaifi
Al Majalla
Business & Economy

AI data centres: the costliest infrastructure race in history?

16 September 2026

Investment could reach $50tn by 2050, but electricity, semiconductors and data laws will determine where the factories of the new economy are built

Abdel-Rahman Ayas
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a moment with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during day two of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on 13 September 2026. REUTERS
Politics

Only China, India, and Russia can end the Iran war

15 September 2026

Washington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf

Amir Handjani

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