With hit Saudi film streaming in our homes soon, we revisit "Sattar", a comedy about a disillusioned wrestler, to hear what Saudi critics have to say about its commercial success and artistic merit.
International media publications have leaked reports of US-Saudi negotiations. Al Majalla breaks down the possible challenges and benefits that could come from the actualisation of such a deal.
The move to the top of the world economy's most-watched league table comes as the Vision 2030 reforms cut oil dependence. While the IMF opens a Riyadh office, Saudi is sticking with some subsidies.
Kuwait needs to shrink its public sector and use privatisation to cut its dependence on oil revenue. Reform will only become more difficult as the world moves to alternative energy.
The Brazilian football star's recent move to Al-Hilal grabbed international headlines. Al Majalla sheds light on his distinguished career and how the move will impact the Saudi football scene.
This month's arrival of 3,000 US marines in the Red Sea stirs debate over US intentions. Is it an attempt to reassure allies or a bid to curb Chinese influence? Al Majalla explains.
Al Majalla takes a look at Iraqi Premier Abd al-Karim Qasim's attempt to invade Kuwait in 1961 and explains why Saddam felt that he could succeed where Qasim failed
Expos date back to 1851 and have been responsible for some of the wonders of the world, including the Eiffel Tower. Al Majalla rounds up the best reading on these amazing events.
From Hitler and Mussolini to South American dictators, world leaders have long seen in football's biggest tournament an opportunity to further an agenda
From 3D players to data-transmitting balls, the sport's biggest tournament is awash with technology to help with everything from offside decisions to viewer angles, but does this come at a cost?
Netanyahu continues to defy calls from Washington to pump the brakes on Israel's offensive in Lebanon, something Iran has linked to a future peace deal
While it could be tied to military calculations related to the current US-Iran war, it also reflects a deeper struggle between two opposing regional visions