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The first Arab Congress of 1913 and its tragic outcome

The 110th anniversary of the first Arab Congress in Paris sheds light on a tumultuous era in Arab history as its people battled for reform under the Ottoman Empire. However, it had a tragic ending.

Sami Moubayed 23 June 2023
The rich relationship between Arabs and the stars began with the need to navigate and then deepened into a detailed intellectual endeavour to understand. Muhammad Mustafa

The stars: The Arabs' map in the sky

The rich relationship between Arabs and the stars began with the need to navigate and then deepened into a detailed intellectual endeavour to understand.

Abdullah Al-Rashid 12 June 2023
Hayv Kahraman, Kurdish Women Christies Middle East

Middle Eastern art?

The works in Christie's latest sale often seem to elude geography

Bryn Haworth 10 June 2023
Diplomat and former Lebanese Minister of Culture Ghassan Salame poses for a photo session at the Palais Brongniart during the fifth edition of the Paris Peace Forum, on November 12, 2022. Getty Images

Ghassan Salamé: The Arab world is on the verge of tremendous change

Speaking to Al Majalla, the statesman warns against the 'institutionalisation' of regional interventions at a pivotal time for the Middle East

Ibrahim Hamidi 22 February 2023
Some of the book covers selected for the Arabic Booker longlist.

Arabic Booker Prize longlist reflects diversity of themes and styles

The prestigious prize has managed to retain its luster over the past 15 years

Haitham Hussein 17 February 2023
Despite mention of Umm Kulthum, the Rolling Stone list reveals cultural shortcomings of a title craving influence. Eduardo Ramon

Arab culture still unseen by the West despite Umm Kulthum’s recognition by Rolling Stone

Despite mention of Umm Kulthum, the Rolling Stone list reveals cultural shortcomings of a title craving influence

Shadi Alaa Aldin 04 February 2023
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The Palestinian flag in France: from student activism to social unrest 

23, Oct 2026

Once a symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, it is now being used by different groups to advance their own grievances and agendas

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A general view of the Cairo Citadel overlooking parts of Taiz, Yemen, on 24 May 2022. Reuters
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Taiz: a centre for enlightenment and cultural coexistence

22, Oct 2026

The ancient city is the latest target of a Houthi battle for territory, identity, and the country's future

Anwar Al-Ansi
A worker counts money at a petrol station in Cairo on 26 July 2024, as Egypt’s government announced yesterday a new increase in fuel prices. AHMED HASAN / AFP
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How the Egyptian economy weathered regional turmoil

22, Oct 2026

Saved from default in 2024, Egypt's macroeconomic policies and central bank flexibility have helped steady the ship amid the fallout of Israel's war on Gaza and the US war on Iran

Sharif Mohammad
A supporter wears a T-shirt of opposition presidential candidate Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro during a rally to launch his runoff campaign in Goiania, Brazil, on 6 October 2026. AP Photo/Eraldo Peres
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Flávio Bolsonaro: Brazil's next president?

18, Oct 2026

Lula's challenger won 47% of the vote in first-round polls. Will he win the run-off, too?

Stefanie Butendieck Hijerra

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