From Gaza to Sudan, thousands of women have been killed, and millions have been displaced. In a region engulfed in turmoil and violence, women are disproportionally affected.

Though it appears to trace the history of beauty, what really interests the curator of The Wellcome Collection is beauty's fabrication and its obsolescence.

Cut 130 years ago, these records demonstrate the early interaction between Arab art and American audiences which left a lasting impact on both worlds.

Known as the "ships of the desert", camels are regularly featured in Arabic poetry, stories and art, signifying their esteemed position in society.

Al Majalla interviews one of Brazil's greatest writers, who discusses her 25-year career of published novels, short stories, poetry and books for children and where she finds her inspiration.

The bold but light story explores family dynamics and social issues, gracefully skimming the surface of taboos without getting lost in their complexities.

In an interview with Al Majalla, the author recounts the hardships and struggles of female artists in Cairo's theatres, cabarets, and nightclubs during the city's very own Roaring Twenties

No words can describe the intensity and scale of suffering in Gaza. Still, we bear witness, exhausted by despair and equally fatigued by hope.

The long-term damage to hundreds of hectares in recent weeks equates to 'environmental genocide' for some. For the people of south Lebanon, it is about much more than just soil and trees.

Tracing humanity's understanding of a universal and complex emotion leads to some fascinating books. From Ancient Greece to the social media age, Al Majalla highlights some of the best.