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Reem Abulleil

Reem Abulleil

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Reem Abulleil is an Egyptian multimedia journalist and editor with over 14 years of experience covering sport both regionally and internationally. She travels the world covering tennis, F1 and the NBA, while also focusing on Arab athletes across a wide range of sports. Her columns and exclusive interviews provide insight into the happenings on the tennis circuit and shed light on important issues related to sport in the MENA region. Reem is also the host and producer of The National’s Abtal podcast, a series dedicated to Arab athletes and their journeys towards the Paris Olympics.
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USA’s Coco Gauff after winning the Wuhan Open. AFP
InterviewGauff finds form and confidence as she seeks to defend WTA crown in Riyadh

American star hired new coach and transformed her serve in roller coaster season that will conclude in kingdom next month

TennisOctober 20, 2025
Coco Gauff after beating Jessica Pegula in the Wuhan Open final. Reuters
Gauff grabs Wuhan Open title after seeing off 'three-set queen' Pegula

Third seed secures crown after winning all-American final having not dropped set through whole tournament

TennisOctober 12, 2025
Napheesa Collier, centre, of the Minnesota Lynx has accused the WNBA leadership of being 'the worst in the world'. AFP
Adam Silver says problems between WNBA and players mere 'growing pains'

NBA commissioner gives his take on the dispute that has come in the midst of tense labour negotiations with October 31 deadline for new CBA approaching

SportOctober 07, 2025
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, with NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
ExclusiveAdam Silver eager to strengthen NBA's 'long-term partnership' with Abu Dhabi

League commissioner hoping to nurture young talent in region and also utilise UAE capital as a global hub

SportOctober 06, 2025
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 04: Miles McBride of New York Knick dribbles the ball against Tyrese Maxey #0 of Philadelphia 76ers during a preseason game between Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks on October 04, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
Knicks hit the right notes in second win over Philadelphia in Abu Dhabi

Star point guard Jalen Brunson leads the way in 112-104 victory in NBA Abu Dhabi Games at the Etihad Arena

SportOctober 04, 2025
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during their practice session at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
InterviewNBA star Embiid on dealing with injury and giving advice to young players

Philadelphia 76ers star continuing his recovery but in Abu Dhabi to cheer on side against New York Knicks

SportOctober 03, 2025
Derrick Rose meets fans during his visit to the NBA store at Yas Mall. Photo: NBA
Derrick Rose mobbed by fans in Abu Dhabi as NBA legend talks Knicks and Brunson

Chants of 'MVP' ring out as former player makes appearance at Yas Mall

SportOctober 02, 2025
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks during their practice session at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Knicks warned against great expectations ahead of Sixers clashes in Abu Dhabi

Point guard Jalen Brunson says team must put last season's NBA success behind them and focus on journey ahead

SportOctober 01, 2025
Adem Bona and Trendon Watford of NBA side the Philadelphia 76ers during a coaching clinic in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Philadelphia 76ers relish chance to face New York Knicks in 'amazing' Abu Dhabi

NBA Abu Dhabi Games returns this week with double-header at Etihad Arena on Yas Island

SportSeptember 30, 2025
Laila El Behery. Photo: Right to Dream
Laila El Behery: Charting a path for Egyptian female footballers

El Behery says playing US college soccer was steep learning curve but set her on trajectory to become first from nation to score in Uefa competition

FootballSeptember 29, 2025
Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser during the the women's 400m section of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Getty Images
Sedjati, Eid Naser and the top Arab performers at World Athletics Championships

A look at the hits and misses from the region's athletes in Tokyo

SportSeptember 21, 2025
Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco celebrates winning gold in the men's 3,000m steeplechase final at the 2024 Olympic Games. Getty Images
The Arab athletes aiming to shine at the World Athletics Championships

Morocco's El Bakkali looking to continue his dominance of the men's steeplechase in Tokyo

SportSeptember 12, 2025
Benjamin Hassan and Hady Habib pictured in Cairo ahead of their David Cup match against Barbados, Photo: Reem Abulleil
Davis Cup tie in Cairo bittersweet for Lebanese trailblazers Habib and Hassan

Duo have become heroes back home for their Grand Slam achievements but security situation in Lebanon means they must 'host' matches out of the country

TennisSeptember 12, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz poses with his trophy after defeating Jannik Sinner during their US Open men's singles final. AFP
US Open: Ball in Sinner's court as Alcaraz wins latest game of one-upmanship

Italian vows to become more unpredictable after losing men's final, while a cooler head prevails for Sabalenka

TennisSeptember 08, 2025
Riders of the Israel Premier Tech team compete as people holding Palestinian flags try to disrupt the eleventh stage of the Vuelta a EspaƱa cycling race, from Bilbao to Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo / Miguel Oses)
CommentAs sport and politics collide at the Vuelta, should Israelis even be competing?

There are growing calls for sporting bodies to impose sanctions in response to the war in Gaza - and plenty of precedents

SportSeptember 04, 2025
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