The de-escalation trend being driven by Arab states is undoubtedly an encouraging development for the region, but until the underlying root causes of instability are resolved, crises will continue.

A discussion about migrant literature, writing and translating in Italian, and the effect of his best-known works

Oil reserves in Sudan and South Sudan remain underutilised, largely due to war. Meanwhile, lack of stability has curbed potential foreign investment in East Africa's oil fields.

A description of the physical deterioration of the city and the challenges faced by its remaining inhabitants

The rise in settler violence indicates that the extremist ideology has hardened over the years

Circular 165 is, at first glance, a technical note on procedure from the embattled central bank. But its proposals to attract dollars will have immediate and far-reaching consequences.

This year had the largest Arab presence in the history of Cannes, with nine Arab films featured. The Red Sea International Film Festival supported five of these films, in addition to the opening film.

Omani novel 'The Water Diviner' nabs International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Al Majalla sat with Alqasmi to discuss the underlying themes in his award-winning novel.

This state of schizophrenia leaves Sudanese citizens in a state of confusion. They are forced to choose between the warring parties that were, until recently, partners in power.

The step-by-step approach to ending the crisis could possibly backfire, as happened in Lebanon with Hezbollah. Wider international support may help.