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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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UAE's Omar Al Marzooqi shows off his Asian Games showjumping silver medal. Credit: Kamel Abdalla
Al Marzooqi has high hopes for Paris after Asian Games medal joy

Emirati rider proud of the progress being made by the nation's showjumping team

OlympicsOctober 11, 2023
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks trains ahead of the NBA pre-season game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Doncic and Irving hope to find their groove for Dallas

Mavericks face Minnesota Timberwolves in pre-season games at the Etihad Arena

SportOctober 04, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards talks to journalists during a practice session in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday Oct. 4, 2023. Minnesota Timberwolves will play Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 5 and Oct. 7 in Abu Dhabi. (AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili)
Timberwolves coach says Antony Edwards primed for big season

Edwards is undoubtedly the team’s most exciting prospect and expectations are sky-high when it comes to what he can deliver this upcoming season

SportOctober 04, 2023
Coco Gauff took great delight in proving her detractors wrong by winning her maiden Grand Slam at the 2023 US Open. Getty
The pitfalls of sports stars using negative feedback as fuel

While some can handle the emotion of revenge or spite and maintain their ability to function properly, others cannot, which can lead to long-term physical and mental problems

SportOctober 02, 2023
May 26, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a hit to the head following a play against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (not pictured) during the second half of game five of the 2022 western conference finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mavs coach assures UAE fans they will see Doncic and Irving in tandem

The NBA returns to the UAE for a second straight season as Mavericks face Minnesota Timberwolves on October 5 and 7 at Etihad Arena

SportSeptember 29, 2023
Morocco's bronze medallist Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi celebrates on the podium after the women's marathon. Reuters
Morocco's Gardadi on top of the world after breakthrough in Budapest

Marathon runner determined to bring another medal home from next year's Olympics

SportSeptember 25, 2023
The UAE's Sultan Al Nuaimi outclassed Tanzanian Jemsi Kibazange by unanimous decision in their super flyweight clash at the inaugural Rising Stars Arabia boxing at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
Six UAE athletes to watch at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou

Rescheduled Games will see 140 Emirati athletes participate across 20 sports

SportSeptember 21, 2023
Ehab Amin of Egypt drives the ball against Margiris Normantas of Lithuania during their 2023 FIBA World Cup match in the Philippines. Getty
Egypt star Ehab Amin to test mettle at FIBA Intercontinental Cup

Al Ahly among challengers in elite club competition in Singapore

SportSeptember 20, 2023
Coco Gauff has been in red-hot form at the US Open. AFP
Gauff emerges as latest women's tennis star

American teenager has already reached dizzying heights and looks set to makes waves for many years

TennisSeptember 07, 2023
Al Nassr's Lina Boussaha. Photo: Mohammed Ali
ExclusiveBoussaha gets new lease on football career at 'amazing' Al Nassr

French-Algerian midfielder talks to The National about women's football in Saudi Arabia, winning the league title, Ronaldo's support and switching her international allegiance

FootballSeptember 07, 2023
Ons Jabeur, the most successful Arab tennis player in history and one of the biggest stars in world sport, has thrown her support behind Saudi Arabia hosting the WTA Finals. AP
WTA Finals in Saudi can usher bright future for Arab female tennis

Significant steps are already being made to improve the tennis structure in the Kingdom - and the potential arrival of the WTA Finals would have a major impact now and into the future

TennisSeptember 03, 2023
Egyptian squash world No 1 Nouran Gohar. Getty
Egypt's squash queen Gohar prepares for another dominant season

World No 1 reveals the challenges she overcame in her journey to the top, ahead of Paris Squash platinum tournament

SportAugust 26, 2023
Wael Arakji of Lebanon with his MVP award at the Fiba Asia Cup last year. Getty
'Fearsome' Arakji is basketball force for Lebanon at World Cup

Point guard and his teammates fired up to make their country proud at this week's global finals

SportAugust 22, 2023
Tunisian tennis player Aziz Dougaz is preparing to compete in US Open qualifying. Photo: courtesy Aziz Dougaz
Dougaz overcomes 'most stressful weeks' ahead of US Open qualifying

Arab player inspired by compatriots Jabeur and Jaziri as he plots his path through the professional game

TennisAugust 21, 2023
Egypt are taking part in the Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi ahead of their participation in the World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
High times as Egyptian team rides the wave of basketball boom

Foreign expertise, investment and increased audiences all feeding the growth of the sport

WeekendAugust 18, 2023
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