The scholarship is undoubtedly controversial. But a prominent Saudi researcher says that reducing it to a mere colonial tool is wrong and misses its remarkable intellectual contributions.

It will be the largest gathering since the inception of the Future Investment Initiative in 2017, with 600 speakers set to address the four-day event and an impressive lineup of attendees

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

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.

In an interview with Al Majalla, the Iranian writer and translator explains why he learned Arabic, its similarities and differences with Farsi, and how politics can stifle creativity

Qatar is positioning itself not only to weather external shocks, but to thrive in a changing global environment

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

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The Syrian painter's new exhibition shows how tragedies around the world have shaped him and his work

There are vastly different approaches to digital assets across the region, with some still reticent to embrace a $4tn industry