Camera crews go behind the scenes at the Kingdom's top clubs to reveal the impact of global football superstars joining the league, starting with Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of 2022
Saudi Arabia continues to boost its global prestige while diversifying its economy and showcasing its rich national heritage through its love for the game
Politicians have used football to score political points, while some footballers have felt compelled to weigh in on national politics amid the rise of the far right
From the Ottoman era through the French Mandate and beyond, football's development in Syria is a tale of cultural change and social adaptation, charting a pattern of development followed by decay.
Affectionately known as Al-Fedayeen, the national football team reminded the world of a people's ambitions for statehood – and revealed the wider extent of demands for peace in Gaza.
After the Turkish Super Cup in Riyadh is abandoned over a row about political slogans and images, confusion and double standards across the sport are brought clearly into focus.
Al Majalla pays homage to one of football's greatest magicians, Diego Maradona, who transcended boundaries and proved that a football was a moon whose light could touch the world.
"The Light at the End of the Stadium" is the first Arabic book that explores what football means to the region's youth, and the tradition of inherited football affiliations that runs through families.
Al Majalla examines the repercussions of Hamas's attack on Israel, which set into motion a series of significant changes and power shifts in the Middle East
Only 4% of 119 members selected in the indirect vote were women, and only two Christians, sparking concerns about inclusivity and fairness. Meanwhile, voting was postponed in Druze and Kurdish areas.
Trump may be willing to accept global isolation to keep supporting Israel, but at some point, he may conclude that he isn't getting enough from Netanyahu in return
The famed painter (1869-1954) found both himself and the inspiration he needed in two visits to Tangier in the early 20th century, the effects of which are still very evident.