Al Majalla reviews the lives and careers of some of the world's most impressive writers, poets and artists who leave behind indelible cultural marks for future generations to appreciate
At a time when Islamophobia began to take hold in Europe, the renowned French poet pushed back on misconceptions. His works feature over a hundred references to the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran.
The famed Saudi writer tells Al Majalla why being a poet and a critic complement each other, how he channels emotion onto the page and why Vision 2030 has been revolutionary in the Saudi arts scene.
On the second floor of an old turn-of-the-century house on a quiet side street, near the Cairo Opera House (Fouad St.) on Rue C.P. Cavafy (formerly Rue Lepsius and Rue Sharm el Sheik), the Cavafy…
Last week, a rare collection from the cartoons of renowned Egyptian artist Salah Jaheen (1930-1986) was on display for the public.
Under the auspices of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, the…
The Yemeni militant group is proving to be a stubborn adversary, and Trump doesn't want anything to detract from his visit to the Gulf next week, where he plans to make a 'big' announcement
China has been quietly working to rewrite the rules of global trade and finds itself in a strong position in the current trade war launched by Washington. A look around the world shows why.
Israel wants the total dismantlement and scrapping of all Iranian nuclear facilities, just like in Libya two decades ago. That is unrealistic for several reasons.
If history is any judge, Trump's tariffs and damaging actions towards US allies could speed up the emergence of a multipolar world, much like George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq