Going forward, the key question won't be what AI can do, but how we will power it and who will be granted the privilege of working alongside it

Al Majalla reflects on this year and the first quarter of the 21st century, highlighting standout achievements, events and trends

The global conflict landscape in 2025 is more volatile—and more discreet—than at any point in recent decades. Much of today’s geopolitical confrontation is unfolding quietly, below the threshold of…

What was cutting-edge in 2000 now sits in museums. From wires, dial-up, and fax paper to the world in the palm of your hand, tech empires have risen and fallen in just a generation.

For many in the Global South, their position within the global order has improved. For the West, though, the story is one of general decline.

Since the start of the new millennium, the world's wealth has been radically reshaped, and that looks set to continue

For those who look closely, there were recurring cultural themes over the past 12 months, whether in cinema, music, art, or literature. There were also common threats and shared opportunities.

Those with the most advanced chips and algorithms can integrate them into their military infrastructure to create a potent fighting machine. As a key White House document shows, the race is on.

Stanford University’s Global AI Vibrancy Tool 2025 offers one of the most comprehensive assessments of artificial intelligence competitiveness worldwide. It measures the dynamism of national AI…

Al Majalla looks back at a memorable and haunting year in film, with Kaouther Ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab one of 2025's most powerful works