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Lina Jaradat

The Arabian Peninsula: A cradle of ancient kingdoms

The anniversary of Saudi Founding Day seems like an apt time to reflect on the influential civilisations that have risen from the sand, powered by trade, cultural exchange, and Arab ingenuity.

Abdullah Al-Rashid 22 February 2025
This transformational development is part of the Kingdom's broad Vision 2030 reforms, which also support women's rights, a developed legislative system, and a renewed economic policy Julien Pacaud

Saudi Arabia experiencing transformational development in the realm of philosophy

This transformational development is part of the Kingdom's broad Vision 2030 reforms, which also support women's rights, a developed legislative system, and a renewed economic policy

Saad Almuharib 05 March 2023
During the reigns of Abdulaziz bin Muhammad and Saud bin Abdulaziz, Diriyah became the most important city the Arab world, second only to the two Holy Mosques Nash Weerasekera

Diriyah: The capital of the first Saudi state

During the reigns of Abdulaziz bin Muhammad and Saud bin Abdulaziz, Diriyah became the most important city the Arab world, second only to Mecca

Abdullah Al-Rashid 22 February 2023
Not only is cultural development great for citizens, but it is expected to add more than 5% to the GDP by 2030. Albane Simon

Why Saudi Arabia is investing in culture

Not only is cultural development great for citizens, but it is expected to add more than 5% to the GDP by 2030

Abeer Albraheem 22 February 2023
People walk beneath advertisement billboards at Boulevard entertainment city in the Saudi capital Riyadh, late on January 19, 2022. Getty Images

Economic reforms help insulate Saudi Arabia from global crises

Economic indicators show that the Saudi economy recorded 8.7% growth in 2022, surpassing experts' estimates, due to the economic, legislative, and structural reforms it has implemented

Shujaa Albogmi 22 February 2023
This region tells the story of the first Arab men, the journey and interweaving of cultures, with many secrets still buried. Barry Falls

Hinat and the Queens of the Nabataean Kingdom

This region tells the story of the first Arab men, the journey and interweaving of cultures, with many secrets still buried

Abdullah Al-Rashid 18 February 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
Jury members pose for the Closing Night Gala Awards at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 08, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images

Saudi Arabia’s cinematic credentials on display at Red Sea Film Festival

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

Majalla 02 February 2023
Despite late entry into the film industry scene, there are several positive indicators which point to a bright future. Cat O'Neil

Saudi cinema poised for dramatic comeback

Despite late entry into the film industry scene, there are several positive indicators which point to a bright future

Saad Almuharib 02 February 2023
Saudi Arabia celebrates for the first time the Founding Day. (Getty Images)

Unity, Security Established in Arabian Peninsula After Centuries of Disunion

On February 22nd, Saudi Arabia celebrates for the first time the anniversary of the founding of the Great Emirate of Diriyah nearly 300 years ago. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King…

Fayza Diab 19 February 2022
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US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to hold

07 April 2026

If the ceasefire collapses, China has an interest in getting the two sides back to the table, but it would be a difficult task given Tehran's deep mistrust of the US and Israel.

Xiaotong Yang
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5 unanswered questions on the US-Iran ceasefire

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The fragile truce faces significant obstacles.

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Al Majalla
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The US-Iran war tanked Trump's popularity at home

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Instead of the "no endless wars" they were promised, Americans were thrown into a disastrous war and were feeling the economic pinch at the gas pump

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Behind the truce: Pakistan mediation proves pivotal

08 April 2026

Islamabad is humming with behind-the-scenes diplomacy to turn this tentative pause into lasting peace.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shake hands during a session at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on 29 March 2026. Reuters
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Palestinian executions are now official Israel policy

08 April 2026

Israel's parliament approved a draconian death penalty law last week that only applies to Palestinian prisoners, in a move that the UN says "would constitute a war crime"

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