As Egypt hopes to free itself from the pressure posed by the dollar, it looks to join BRICS, which some see as a potential counter-alliance and future rival of G7.

The only way Syrians would seriously consider returning home is through a political solution and putting a process in place to facilitate economic and social recovery

FIFA bans, ardent fans and an enduring legacy... Iraqi football legend Ahmed Radhi died of Covid-19 in 2020, but his memory remains vivid in the minds of the nation he inspired.

Moroccan writer Mohamed Aslim is a prominent authority on artificial intelligence in the Arab world. He talks to Al Majalla about the promise and the threat of cutting-edge tech and what it may bring.

Amid a crippling economic crisis, Alawites who backed the regime seem to be demanding payback for a war they fought with their blood, sweat and tears.

The origins of this mafia class can be traced back to the power vacuum the US invasion of Iraq created in 2003. 20 years later, its influence is pervasive and its presence aggravating.

Jihadists were able to portray the presence of US troops in the region as an 'occupation', which some extremists fell prey to, birthing the first wave of jihadist terrorism in the 1990s.

Pulling from its rich archives, an Al Majalla report reveals that Kuwaiti officials did not expect a full-scale invasion and, as such, did not have the necessary defensive measures in place.

Climate change has become a pressing global issue in recent years as its effects become increasingly evident. But it is not entirely new to our planet. Al Majalla explains.

While security cooperation certainly does not need a large US footprint, regional partners will always prefer a robust and sizable presence.