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Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy

Why Georgi Gospodinov’s novels resonate with readers around the world

Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov expressed his desire to “capture the profound emotions of sadness and solitude that permeated the 20th century,…

24 May 2023

The kandakas of Sudan speak up on the country’s plight

Sudan’s leading female cultural figures are not suprised Sudan has, once again, erupted in conflict.Will say it again, Africa will be saved by her…

02 May 2023

How literary prizes can twist the plot for writers

Literary prizes can often spark controversy over why a winner was chosen over its rivals, sending debate flying over the criteria set by judges.There…

02 May 2023

Why novelist Benedict Wells is intimidated by success

Benedict Wells starts his novel ‘The End of Loneliness,’ with a striking phrase that reads, “I have known death for a long time, but now death knows…

24 Apr 2023

Egyptian writer Maysara Salah Eddine: “Theatre shaped my poetry”

Egyptian playwright and poet Maysara Salah Eddine believes his experience with theatre influenced his poetry and reshaped his knowledge and…

05 Apr 2023
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Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni, with their crew Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner pose for a photo ahead of their mission to the International Space Station from Florida, in this photo released on May 20, 2023. Reuters
Science & Technology

Saudi astronauts reach International Space Station, making history

22 May 2023

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.

Abdel-Rahman Ayas
Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov holds up his book "Time Shelter" translated from Bulgarian by Angela Rodel after winning The International Booker Prize 2023, in London, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. AP
Culture & Social Affairs

Why Georgi Gospodinov’s novels resonate with readers around the world

23 May 2023

Al Majalla talks to Georgi Gospodinov, the Bulgarian author who won this year's International Booker Prize for his novel 'Time Shelter'

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy
Jomana Alrashid chairwoman of the Red Sea Foundation(L) and Mohammed Al Turki, Red Sea International Film Festival CEO at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival. EPA
Culture & Social Affairs

Red Sea Film Festival shines in the heart of Cannes

24 May 2023

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.

Mohammed Rouda
Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. SPA
Politics

Zelensky in Jeddah: A bold showcase of Saudi diplomacy

25 May 2023

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.

Khattar Abu Diab
G7 leaders post on a boat in Hiroshima. AFP
Politics

G7: Valuable forum or outdated irrelevance?

26 May 2023

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

Christopher Phillips

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