Al Majalla reviews the film discussing its strengths and shortcomings. All in all, it is a valiant effort that finally does away with the misogyny often found in horror films.

Proposed auctions for a range of cultural and architectural treasures are being opposed by experts and the public alike. There are fears that the plans could be the first of a wave of privatisations.

Robert Ford, the US ambassador to Syria under Obama, gives a behind-the-scenes account of the run-up and aftermath of the former US president's infamous red line over chemical weapons attacks in Syria

The works in Christie's latest sale often seem to elude geography

Al Majalla reveals the last communications between Khaddam and Hafez al-Assad before he passed away and also the unheeded advice he gave to Bashar al-Assad after becoming Syrian president.

Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker reviews the growing power of the Iran-backed militia in Iraq under Al Sudani's tenure and how it could backfire on him.

Al Majalla will examine the Arab and Western roles in the Syrian conflict in their entirety including their gambles, failures, successes, as well as future challenges

The Arab world now has a chance to remake itself on a deeper level, writes Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy, who was involved in the process as a deputy UN envoy to Syria, which is now back in the Arab fold.

Last month, the Arab League readmitted Syria after 12 years of regional isolation. But how did it get here? Al Majalla lays out the chronology of significant events that unfolded since 2011.

Palestinian Researcher Samar Dewidar is set to launch 'Palestinian Stories' — a digital archive to help bring together Palestinian diaspora families who were separated due to the Israeli occupation