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Eduardo Ramon

The Arden Shakespeare and the reinvention of the canon

The fourth Arden series continues a tradition that has repeatedly transformed the study of Shakespeare. Yet for Arabic readers, these revolutions still arrive only as distant echoes

Al Majalla - London 18 July 2026
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Almir Bašović: the essence of theatre is that the other is not an enemy

In an interview with Al Majalla, the renowned Bosnian playwright discusses the relationship between art and memory and the role of the intellectual in the public sphere

Abdul Rahman Mazhar Halloush 22 May 2026
Molière AFP-Reuters

The strange loop of artificial creation

A play created by AI, as if written by Molière, was recently presented in Paris, bringing with it dire consequences

Emanuele Bottazzi Grifoni 05 February 2026

Two remarkable stage productions at Riyadh Season

A clever comedy and a US-inspired musical were among the performances to enchant and entrance audiences in the Saudi capital in recent weeks

Asmahan Al-Sha’abouni 11 January 2026
Award-winning playwright and theatre director Helena Tornero

Helena Tornero: the playwright bridging worlds through theatre 

The award-winning playwright and theatre director Helena Tornero talks poetry, politics, and writing in the space between two worlds

Mohammed Al-Bittari 15 December 2025
"King Lear" brings Yehia El Fakharany back to the stage

'King Lear' brings Yehia El-Fakharani back to the stage

The veteran actor can now use his age and fragility in his performance of Shakespeare's tragic elderly monarch in this lavish production in the Egyptian capital

Wael Said 09 August 2025
Lebanese composer, pianist, playwright, and political commentator Ziad Rahbani Lina Jaradat

Ziad Rahbani: the heir to a legacy who dreamt of home

The famed Lebanese composer, pianist, playwright, and political commentator Ziad Rahbani died in Beirut on 26 July, aged 69. He was often labelled a 'genius.' The reality was far more nuanced.

Samer Abou Hawwach 02 August 2025
A shot of Tabarka from the top of the Dchera neighbourhood Ibrahim Tutunji

Tunisia’s Tabarka: land of jazz, cork, red coral and nightingales

In this melodious north-western corner of Tunisia, there are plenty of reasons to be wistful, as memories of a glorious cultural era fade. Yet there are also reasons to hope.

Ibrahim Tutunji 25 June 2025
Duraid Lahham, perhaps best known for his memorable portrayal of Ghawwar El Toshe, has commended his Syrian compatriots for ousting the Assad regime. Shutterstock

Syrian actor Duraid Lahham on politics and the revolution

Now in his ninth decade, this pillar of Arabic TV and theatre has had his fair share of run-ins with the authorities, not least those of the Assad regime. Now it has gone, 'a weight has been lifted'

Sami Moubayed 31 December 2024
Sawsan Al-Bahiti during her participation in Zarqa Al-Yamamah in Saudi Arabia

Sawsan Al-Bahiti on her participation in Zarqa Al-Yamamah

The first ever Saudi opera singer tells Al Majalla about working with one of Britain's finest operatic performers on an ancient pre-Islamic tale sung in Arabic and performed in Riyadh.

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 14 May 2024
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Can the Houthis be defeated?

15, Oct 2026

In this week's cover story, Al Majalla examines the military balance of power on the ground, the networks through which the Houthis obtain weapons, and the foreign support they receive

Al Majalla - London
Eduardo Ramon
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Trump's tariffs are changing the global trade ecosystem

16, Oct 2026

Trade routes and composition have changed, but not the overall flow, with ASEAN countries playing a bigger role

Abdulfattah Khattab
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Student protests test France's Republican promise

18, Oct 2026

Education reform is at the heart of the demonstrations shaking Paris and beyond, with thousands already arrested, but the government's ability to meet learners' demands is limited

Elie Kossaifi
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Ms. Rachel, Gaza, and the power of education

13, Oct 2026

As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids

Hala Al-Naji
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The 9 Arab films vying for an Oscar

08, Oct 2026

From Gaza to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, and Algeria, this year's Arab Oscar submissions explore stories of conflict, displacement, memory, and survival

Wael Said

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