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Ahmad Abu Dahman, the Saudi author of the internationally acclaimed novel 'The Belt', has died at the age of 76. AFP/Al Majalla

What Saudi writer Ahmad Abu Dahman narrated in ‘The Belt’

The great Arabian novelist, who has died at the age of 76, carried the mountains of southern Arabia to the heart of France in his famous work, published in 2000.

Jaber Muhammad Madkhali 21 December 2025
Andy Potts

Saudi entertainment: a soft but growing economic power

Strategic investments aim to stimulate the economy, attract tourists, and elevate culture and the arts in Saudi Arabia as part of the country's Vision 2030 goals

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 24 October 2025
A deal being signed at the recently held  Cultural Investment Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 30, 2025. SPA

Saudi Arabia ramps up investment in culture

Whether in cinema or heritage, there are dozens of big cultural projects that investors are interested in, as the sector increasingly contributes towards growth and development.

Turki Harbi 10 October 2025
Saudi novelist Abdullah Al-Hawas

Abdullah Al-Hawas: writing is a cry against stagnation

The famous Saudi writer tells Al Majalla what drives him to write and how managing a library is not just a job but a cultural responsibility

Abeer Younis 03 October 2025
National Cultural Awards Media Centre of the Minister of Culture

The National Cultural Awards: investing in Saudi creativity

The importance of culture in the Kingdom was reflected in the diversity of honours dished out during a recent Riyadh ceremony. From anime to archaeology, Saudi identity shone through.

Jaber Muhammad Madkhali 25 September 2025
Saudi Arabia's Cultural Houses will provide a place where creatives can refine, engage, and learn from leading figures. Albane Simon

Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Houses: a new vision for public libraries

To set up 153 Cultural Houses across the Kingdom by 2030, Saudi Arabia wants to foster creativity and dialogue in pursuit of its vision for a knowledge-based society.

Jaber Muhammad Madkhali 29 July 2025
The Saudi Film Festival saudi film festival

Saudi Film Festival 2025 focuses on the cinema of identity

Featuring a production market, workshops, discussions, and international collaborations, this year's festival shows that the event has evolved into a space that shapes films before they are made.

Noor Hisham Alsaif 17 April 2025
Axel Rangel Garcia

Ali Makki on balancing Saudi culture with its modern aspirations

In an interview with Al Majalla, the Saudi journalist explains how his country is advancing without compromising its values and that younger and older generations each have an important role to play

Wael Said 15 January 2025
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
Alshaikh Idris, “Abstract 5” on view at Sotheby’s London as part of the Hafla exhibition Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s exhibition celebrates 50 years of Saudi art

What entered school curriculum in the late 50s under the influence of Crown Prince Faisal experienced a renaissance with the advent of the internet, which continues to this day

Bryn Haworth 26 September 2024
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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
Axel Rangel García
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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
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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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