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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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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry have been named in the USA Olympic team and will be part of the squad to play two exhibition matches in Abu Dhabi. AP
LeBron James heads star-studded USA team to play in Abu Dhabi

Likes of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will also be part of 12-man squad set to play two exhibition games in UAE capital as part of preparation for Paris 2024

SportApril 18, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Ramzi Boukhiam during the quarter-finals of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Peniche, Leiria, on March 16, 2024. World Surf League
Arab athletes on road to Paris 2024: Boukhiam makes waves

This summer's Games in French capital now just 100 days away

OlympicsApril 17, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Aya Asaqas Olympic skateboarder
ExclusiveMoroccan skateboarder hopes Olympic dream inspires next generation

The 21-year-old is on the verge of becoming the first Arab and North African female skateboarder to qualify for the Olympics

SportApril 16, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Iga Swiatek won the 2023 WTA Finals trophy in Cancun, Mexico. The season-ending championships heads to Riyadh for the next three years. EPA
Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals with record $15m prize money

World No 6 Ons Jabeur says holding season-ending championships in Riyadh 'great' for women players and the region

TennisApril 04, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Al Ahly of Egypt defeated Senegalese team AS Douanes at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, last year to win the Basketball Africa League. Getty Images
Egypt's hotbed of basketball talent back on display as BAL returns

Al Ahly will look to defend Basketball Africa League title next month as sport gains in popularity and African athletes find pathways to higher levels

SportMarch 27, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Nikola Jokic will lead the Denver Nuggets against Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics at the third NBA Abu Dhabi Games. Getty Images
Nuggets and Celtics to compete at third NBA Abu Dhabi Games

Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum among the star names who will play pre-season games at Etihad Arena

SportMarch 06, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Andrey Rublev was disqualified from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships semi-final against Alexander Bublik. Getty Images
Rublev retains points and prize money after default appeal

World No 5 was punished for angry outburst during semi-final against Alexander Bublik

TennisMarch 04, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Amna Al Qubaisi of the UAE, centre, with RB drivers Daniel Ricciardo of Australia, left, and Yuki Tsunoda of Japan. Getty
ExclusiveAl Qubaisi learning to 'enjoy every race' after signing Red Bull deal

Amna tells The National about her preparations for new season at F1 Academy, the pressures of having an iconic team's livery on her car, and how she has learned to fix her mistakes

F1March 01, 2024
Reem Abulleil
ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli and PIF Head of Corporate Affairs Kevin Foster. Photo: PIF
ATP and Saudi Arabia's PIF announce major deal

Partnership includes PIF becoming naming partner of ATP Rankings in addition to other sponsorship and activation opportunities

TennisFebruary 28, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Jordan's Abdullah Shelbayh will play Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands at the Dubai Duty Free Championships on Monday. Photo: LTP
Shelbayh says it's 'special' to represent Jordan in Dubai

Rising tennis star makes his tournament debut on Monday while Tunisian Skander Mansouri will compete in doubles main draw

TennisFebruary 25, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Andy Murray believes there should be a Masters 1000 tournament on grass, in the Middle East, and in South America. AFP
exclusiveMurray on holding a Masters 1000 in Middle East and Super Tour rumours

Three-time Grand Slam winner heads into Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a grand plan for future of tennis

TennisFebruary 25, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Daniil Medvedev after losing the Australian Open final against Jannik Sinner in Melbourne last month. EPA
Medvedev faces tricky opener at Dubai Tennis Championships

Defending champion makes first appearance since losing Australian Open final

TennisFebruary 24, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Coco Gauff, pictured after her Australian Open victory over Marta Kostyuk in January. Reuters
ExclusiveCoco Gauff on adulthood, Gaza and dreams of greatness

US Open champion speaks to The National at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

TennisFebruary 20, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in action during her round of 32 match against Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in Doha. Reuters
Jabeur 'doing my best' to be ready for DDF Tennis Championships

Tunisian star has been nursing a knee injury through the season's Middle East swing

TennisFebruary 17, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Jordan's Zaid Kareem won a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. AFP
Kareem ready to build on Jordan's taekwondo rise at Paris Olympics

The 22-year-old won a silver medal at the Asian Games last October and looks primed for success in France this summer

Combat SportsFebruary 15, 2024
Reem Abulleil
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