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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
Axel Rangel Garcia

Saudi Arabia to host World Cup 2034 in yet another crowning achievement

Saudi Arabia continues to boost its global prestige while diversifying its economy and showcasing its rich national heritage through its love for the game

Mohamed Qutob 11 December 2024
King Abdullah Financial Center Station Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh

With its new metro, Riyadh opens a cultural window

The humble metro has transformed the world's great cities, inspiring artists and writers along the way. The Saudi capital could be opening both a sustainable future and a city icon.

Sawsan Jamil Hasan 08 December 2024
A man walks through the meeting hall where the yearly Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference is held in the Saudi capital Riyadh on October 24, 2023. AFP

Saudi investment summit set to unveil $28bn in deals

As those representing capital fly into Riyadh for the Future Investment Initiative, there are renewed opportunities in a diversifying and more sustainable Saudi economy

Turki Harbi 29 October 2024
Saudi nature spots and oases are included in the sites set to be further developed for tourism. Shutterstock

Saudi Arabia now leads the Middle East in tourist numbers

The Kingdom has seen visitor numbers grow but its ambitions are much bigger and broader. Plans to open its doors and sites come with a massive $800bn investment set to boost the sector.

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 01 April 2024
At a time of global turbulence, the Kingdom’s reputation for stability and determination to build on the success of its Vision 2030 plans will help it attract global business talent and entrepreneurs  Ewan White

Attracting ‘premium residents’ is the next step in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious reforms

At a time of global turbulence, the Kingdom's reputation for stability and determination to build on the success of its Vision 2030 plans will help it attract global business talent and entrepreneurs 

Shujaa Albogmi 19 January 2024
A view of Riyadh skyline. There has been a steady flow of companies applying to set up offices in the country since the rule introduced three years ago went into effect at the start of 2024. Shutterstock

Multinational companies stand to gain by moving regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia

There has been a steady flow of companies applying to set up offices in the country since the rule introduced three years ago went into effect at the start of 2024

Shujaa Albogmi 10 January 2024
Riyadh is the capital of the future. shutterstock

Saudi Arabia’s trillion-riyal budget keeps reforms on track

A commitment to economic diversity and sustainable spending shows in the Kingdom's 2024 fiscal plans, demonstrating the reach of its Vision 2030 reforms and determination to end oil dependency

Faisal Faeq 11 December 2023
FIFA has appointed Anoud al-Asmari as the first Saudi woman to serve as an international football referee. (Via Twitter)

Anoud Al-Asmari: The 1st Saudi Arabian Woman to Receive A FIFA Badge

Since last week, Anoud Al-Asmari has been the talk of the Arab and international media, thanks to her success in becoming the first Saudi Arabian woman to receive A FIFA badge. On Saturday, 7…

Sarah Gamal 13 January 2023
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President of the European Council Charles Michel at the EU headquarters in Brussels on 28 June 2024. JOHN THYS / AFP
Politics

Former European Council president gets candid on US-Iran war

27 March 2026

In an interview with Al Majalla, Charles Michel explains how Trump didn't consult with allies before attacking Iran in a war that benefits Russia at Europe's expense

Ahmed Maher
Axel Rangel Garcia
Business & Economy

Foreign workers in the Gulf pay the price of war

24 March 2026

Millions working in the Gulf are worried about their livelihoods and the impact on their families, while their employers are worried that they will leave

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi
A woman mourns in a cemetery in Choueifat, Lebanon, on 29 March 2026, before the funeral of Lebanese journalists who were killed by a targeted Israeli strike. REUTERS / Manu Brabo
Politics

Lebanon's mediation window is firmly shut...for now

29 March 2026

Tehran says any negotiated settlement to the US-Iran war must include its Hezbollah allies, but this could take a long time—a luxury Lebanon may not have.

Elie Kossaifi
Spanish writer Javier Cercas poses for a photo session during the 27th "Les Correspondances" literature festival in Manosque, southeastern France, on 27 September 2025. JOEL SAGET / AFP
Culture & Social Affairs

Javier Cercas on why novels thrive on ambiguity

26 March 2026

The Spanish novelist and professor shares his musings on memory, moral courage, deception and faith

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy
Al Majalla
Politics

Sipan Hamo on integrating Kurdish units into the army

26 March 2026

In Part 2 of a two-part interview, the newly appointed deputy defence minister outlines the mistakes made by the SDF and gives his outlook on Syria's future.

Ibrahim Hamidi

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