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The Saudi National Choral Orchestra at the Westminster Theatre

London is treated to an evening of Saudi music and dance

Showcasing the traditions of different Saudi provinces and performing British classics with the Royal Philharmonic (and even an Adele song), these Saudi artists left their mark on the British capital

Ibrahim Qaadouni 01 October 2024
Saudi poet Jassim Al-Souhaih.

Jassim Al-Souhaih: Poetry is the oxygen of the soul

One of the most renowned Saudi and Arab poets speaks to Al Majalla about his upcoming television programme and the Kingdom's literary and cultural expansion.

Abeer Younis 02 October 2023
In an interview with Al Majalla, Film Commission CEO Abdullah Al-Eyaf explains the important role that films play in enhancing the country, both socially and economically. Getty Images

How Saudi Arabia is empowering filmmakers to tell its story

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture is investing heavily in nurturing local film talent, with the understanding that cinema is a key tool of soft power, reflecting each country's unique culture

Abeer Albraheem 15 February 2023
Saudi Artist Abdulnasser Gharem’s installation, Message/Messenger. (Source: Christie’s)

Saudi Arabia’s Buzzing Visual Arts Scene

Saudi Arabia has been changing -rapidly - and art and culture are playing a pivotal role in this significant social shift. Last year Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the creation of the…

Yasmine El Geressi 31 May 2019
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Six factors shaping Trump’s calculus on Iran

27 January 2026

From a US military build-up in the region to Trump's growing unpopularity at home, several factors could influence his decision on whether or not to attack

Brian Katulis
A salesman displays gold chains, at Jos Alukkas jewellery store in Bengaluru on 17 September 2025. Idrees MOHAMMED / AFP
Business & Economy

Gold hits record high of $5,100 as traders seek safety

27 January 2026

Investors' flight into precious metals is symptomatic of the economic upheaval and uncertainty being causes by US President Donald Trump and his trade wars

Mohamed Sharki
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Politics

'Gaza has broken every record of modern warfare'

23 January 2026

Former Médecins Sans Frontières president Rony Brauman explains to Al Majalla how Israel's war on Gaza has produced unprecedented suffering and exposed the collapse of international law

Elie Kossaifi
Opinion

Four miscalculations by the SDF

26 January 2026

Recent events do not mean the end of the SDF as a local actor, but rather the end of a political chapter built on outdated assumptions. The next chapter will be more fluid and unpredictable.

Ibrahim Hamidi
Lebanese pop star Haifa Wehbe performs during the Batroun International Festival in the coastal city of Batroun, north of Beirut. ANWAR AMRO / AFP
Culture & Social Affairs

Lebanon finds an anthem out of the reach of drones

26 January 2026

The economy is a mess and the politics are askew but the Lebanese are once again learning how to celebrate, these days to the tune of Badna Nrou, meaning 'We need to calm down'

Samer Abou Hawwach

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