The Gaza war presents an extraordinary threat to regional security. Any plan to end the conflict must ensure a better future not only for Palestinians and Israelis but all the peoples of the region.

The Iraqi composer and musician is known for his mastery of the oud and the schools he has set up around the Middle East to pass on his knowledge and love of the instrument.

Al Majalla delves into the troubled history of Rafic Hariri International Airport and how many times it came under fire from the 1960s until today

There is a realistic and convincing portrayal of Egypt from a cosmopolitan cast in this 2023 release, but the struggle of the characters to make emotional progress stands out.

Ten years ago, al-Baghdadi declared an Islamic Caliphate in Iraq and Syria. But after being largely defeated in the Middle East, the terrorist group has found new places to regroup around the world.

Turkish and Syrian security officials are rumoured to have recently met at Latakia's Hmeimim air base under Russian auspices, where some cooperation agreements were reached

In 'Songs for Times of Darkness', novelist Iman Hmeidan brings to life the travails of different eras, demonstrating how personal and collective anguish are often intertwined

Two key candidates—Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Masud Pezeshkian—are promising to make a deal with the West to lift the sanctions, while Saeed Jalili is pushing for ties with non-Western countries

Netanyahu and his right-wing government have gone beyond their stated aims to remove Hamas and have destroyed Gaza in an onslaught against its people

The award-winning Syrian journalist and novelist talks to Al Majalla on penning the brutalities of war, ignoring social media, writing about sensuality, and following the characters wherever they lead