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

The importance of culture in the Kingdom was reflected in the diversity of honours dished out during a recent Riyadh ceremony. From anime to archaeology, Saudi identity shone through.

For decades, Riyadh and Islamabad have been on the same page when it comes to defence and security, but their alliance has always been based on understandings. That is now evolving.

Cost-cutting measures, along with improved non-oil revenues, reduced the deficit by 32.4%. Al Majalla gives a detailed breakdown.

Other Arab countries suffering from climate change and war could learn a lot from how Gulf states are harnessing tech and securing investment to unlock their agricultural potential

Muscat's decision to proceed with a utility-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in Barka marks a significant development in its energy and environmental policy

The Future Minerals Forum has become one of the world's most influential gatherings in the minerals sector, uniting stakeholders around the shared goal of building sustainable mineral supply chains