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Art critic Azeddine Bourkia on our relationship with images

With the publication of his contemplative new book, the Moroccan has focused on photography and the art of the image, which can both conceal and reveal.

Imad Eddine Moussa 05, Jul 2025
A worker assembles vehicle parts on a production line inside the Renault factory on the outskirts of Tangier, Morocco, which has grown to become a giant in automobile manufacturing over the past 15 years, on April 29, 2024. AFP

Wheels come off: Morocco gets caught in the global trade storm

While Rabat may have escaped the worst of Donald Trump's tariffs, it has not been spared the impact of the European Union's increasingly fraught fight with China over the auto industry

Mohamed Sharki 16, Apr 2025
Artisanal miners in the Inchiri region pulling up ore from the bottom of a pit in Akjoujt, Mauritania on September 21, 2020. shutterstock

Mauritania's mineral treasure trove drives its rapid growth

One of the world's poorest nations currently has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Looking at the map and surveys of its mineral deposits shows why that might continue.

Mohamed Sharki 09, Mar 2025
Tourists in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
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Global tourism rebound set to continue into 2025

1.5 billion tourists over five continents raked $11tn into the global economy in 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels. Meanwhile, North Africa broke records as a new hot-spot destination.

Mohamed Sharki 06, Jan 2025
Lina Jaradat

Trump’s economic calculations loom over North Africa

Rapprochement with Morocco, wariness of Algeria, disinterest in Tunisia, avoidance of Libya and support for Mauritania look likely as trade leads the 'America first' agenda of the returning president

Mohamed Sharki 09, Dec 2024
Morocco's 2025 Budget has impressed some, not others. Shutterstock

Only bold on paper? Morocco’s $73bn budget for 2025

Lots to shout about, say the government. Not enough for the ordinary Moroccan, say the opposition. Let's wait and see what happens on the world markets, say the economists

Mohamed Sharki 03, Dec 2024
Moroccan writer and director Abdellah Taïa during a photo session during the 26th “Le Corspondance” literary festival. JOEL SAGET / AFP

Abdellah Taïa's 'Tower of Tears' explores the alleyways of his painful past

The Moroccan novelist tells a story about two friends who experienced child sexual abuse at the hands of men in their childhood city. When they both return, it is for different reasons.

Antoine Jockey 19, Nov 2024
Lina Jaradat

Turning to drones: Morocco enters the UAV industry

The Kingdom already has extensive manufacturing expertise in the production of parts for aircraft, so producing unmanned aerial vehicles for civil and military purposes seems natural

Mohamed Sharki 02, Nov 2024
Lina Jaradat

Too big to bust: A look at Morocco’s $320bn drug industry

The Kingdom is working with European partners in its war on drugs. But with such stellar profits to be made and such keen demand, it has been an uphill battle.

Mohamed Sharki 31, Oct 2024
Al Majalla

The Russian artist who captured Morocco like no other

Zinaida Serebriakova's critically acclaimed work captured light, colour and life in a vivid celebration of place and helped redefine her famous career

Ismail Ghazaly 28, Oct 2024
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Iran’s waning influence

27 June 2025

Our July issue features in-depth articles and expert analyses exploring the future of Iran's influence and the long-term reverberations for the region

Al Majalla - London
Lina Jaradat
Culture & Social Affairs

Gaza’s ‘death trap’ aid centres: a real-life Hunger Games

02 July 2025

Israel's commandeering of aid distribution in Gaza forces starving Palestinians to run the gauntlet at centres with biometric monitoring systems, armed security, and life-or-death hazards

Hala Al-Naji
People gather to celebrate after Lebanese parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as the new president, on January 9, 2025, in Al-Aaishiyah, Lebanon. Ramiz Dallah/Getty
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Lebanon’s second chance at statehood

02 July 2025

The crippling of Hezbollah's dominance and the Assad regime's fall in Syria have created a narrow but historic opening for the Lebanese people

Paul Salem
Lina Jaradat
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Oman is quietly redefining its development model

29 June 2025

It is no longer the Gulf's quiet outlier but a country quietly setting a new standard for sustainable economic development in the region

Neil Quilliam
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How the Middle East can capitalise on Iran’s regional setback

02 July 2025

The US security umbrella will focus on Iran's direct threats, but regional states should deal with Tehran's residual proxy groups in the region

James Jeffrey

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