Since the Taliban came to power in August 2021, speculation had been rife that women's rights would be curtailed. That fear came true in December 2022, when girls' education was officially banned
The arrival of two Saudi astronauts into space is a big moment for the Arab world. And a reminder of the leading role Islamic nations have long held in humanity's understanding of the stars.
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.
The 32nd Arab Summit nabbed global attention. As well as the visit of Ukraine's leader, Syria stepped back into the regional community as Saudi Arabia's careful diplomacy emphasises common interests.
The G7, which now consists of neither the seven largest economies nor the seven most prosperous democracies, feels increasingly out of date to a world that has moved on