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100 years on, television confronts the digital age

Exactly a century ago, images sent in the form of electronic signals via radio waves heralded a new invention, one that would shape politics, culture, and much else. Where next for TV?

Marco Mossad 12 October 2025

The Bear's crew is too busy to heal; they have to keep their ship from sinking.

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'The Bear' offers a recipe for loss but leaves healing off the ingredient list

The fictional series, named after the restaurant at which it's set, puts the viewer's heart on the chopping board. Al Majalla dissects the show available on Disney+ in an all-encompassing review.

Obaid al-Tamimi 25 September 2023

Real Housewives of Dubai

“Real Housewives of Dubai” has just finished its first month on Bravo Television as the latest entry in Bravo’s Real Housewives series. The program that started about 20 years ago with “Real…

Mohammad Ali Salih - Washington 13 August 2022

Samir Sabri: The Benevolent Multitalented Artist

A broadcaster, actor, singer, and producer, these are qualities that are rarely found in one person, but his talent enabled him to break into all these fields, after he became a high-level…

Majalla 29 April 2022

The History of Monologue Art in Egypt

THE MONOLOGUE In theatre, a monologue is a speech presented by a single character, often expressing their thoughts aloud, though sometimes also directly addressing another character or the…

Salma Adham 16 January 2022

Scarlett Johansson stars in "Black Widow," a prequel exploring her origins. (Marvel Studios/TNS)

How the Streaming Wars are Changing What You Watch

Blockbusters are finally coming back to movie theaters. But the buzz is elsewhere in Hollywood. Streaming services are upending the film industry’s traditional model and consolidating power just as…

Peter Labuza 02 August 2021

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Al Majalla lays out four key hurdles to clear to ensure the truce sticks this time around

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US President Donald Trump greets Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025.

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Only US pressure will ensure that Israel honours the Gaza ceasefire

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Two years after October 7

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Al Majalla examines the repercussions of Hamas's attack on Israel, which set into motion a series of significant changes and power shifts in the Middle East

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Malagasy Colonel Michael Randrianirina, head of the CAPSAT military unit, reads out a statement in front of the presidential palace, where he announces the army is taking power in Antananarivo on October 14, 2025.

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Madagascar's military coup is part of a wider African trend

14 October 2025

A rapid chain of events led to the president fleeing for his life following deadly clashes with citizens. But what happened is not uncommon for Africa. Al Majalla explains why.

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Iraqi painter and sculptor Dia al-Azzawi

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Dia Azzawi’s latest murals mourn the ruin of Arab cities

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100 years on, television confronts the digital age

'The Bear' offers a recipe for loss but leaves healing off the ingredient list

Real Housewives of Dubai

Samir Sabri: The Benevolent Multitalented Artist

The History of Monologue Art in Egypt

How the Streaming Wars are Changing What You Watch

Gaza ceasefire takes off, but expect turbulence ahead

Can Palestinians trust Donald Trump?

Two years after October 7

Madagascar's military coup is part of a wider African trend

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