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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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Team USA and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. AP
NBA legend Kerr excited by Middle East progress ahead of World Cup

Team USA coach, whose team will play two warm-up games in Abu Dhabi, looking forward to seeing how Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan fare in upcoming finals

SportAugust 12, 2023
Marwan El Shorbagy, who has announced that he will now play squash for England, representing Egypt. Getty
Egypt's El Shorbagy the latest athlete to change national teams

Egypt's world No 6 squash player follows brother Mohamed in switching his allegiance, opening up fresh debate about the many reasons athletes opt to represent different countries

SportAugust 07, 2023
Ahmed Hafnaoui of Tunisia celebrates winning gold in the in the men's 800m freestyle final at the Fukuoka 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Getty Images
Countdown to the Olympics: Arab athletes who could shine in Paris

With one year to go until the Olympic Games we take a look at how local athletes are shaping up for a shot at gold

SportJuly 27, 2023
An emotional Ons Jabeur after her defeat to Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon final on July 15, 2023. PA
Jabeur has secured her legacy – Grand Slam title will be cherry on cake

Tunisian's latest Wimbledon final defeat does not change fact she is already tennis trailblazer

TennisJuly 16, 2023
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 13, 2023 Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur leaves centre court after winning her semi final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS / Dylan Martinez
Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon revenge mission has one final assignment

Tunisian's dedication to improving her mental approach has seen her avenge previous defeats to Kvitova, Rybakina and now Sabalenka to reach another Wimbledon women's final

TennisJuly 14, 2023
Ons Jabeur is one of the biggest sports stars from the Mena region, yet many of her matches are not shown on television. PA
'WTA's lack of TV coverage in Mena region a serious problem'

Outside the four Grand Slams and events in the region, women's tennis is not being broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa at a time when two players are breaking barriers

TennisJuly 12, 2023
Chris Dirany is part of the Lebanon team at the Asian Surfing Championships. Lebanese Surf Federation
Meet the surfers putting Lebanon on the world surfing map

Lebanon will be represented for the first time at the Asian Surfing Championships in the Maldives

SportJuly 08, 2023
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur during a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon championships. EPA
EXCLUSIVEJabeur wants level playing field for women's tennis

Tunisian star tells The National she hopes to see more investments in WTA, which can help close inequality gap

TennisJuly 03, 2023
US tennis legend Billie Jean King is hopeful the WTA and ATP Tours will go to Saudi Arabia. EPA
EXCLUSIVEBillie Jean King welcomes Saudi interest in tennis

WTA founder tells The National the tour can help transform lives in the region

TennisJuly 02, 2023
Judy Murray, mother of Andy Murray, during the 2022 Wimbledon. Reuters
Judy Murray: 'Stop talking about when Andy is going to retire'

Two-time Wimbledon champion's mother tells 'The National' fans should appreciate him while he is still around

TennisJuly 01, 2023
Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brooks Challenge Cup following his win in the men's singles final in the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament, at Government House in Melbourne, Australia, 30 January 2023. EPA / JAMES ROSS EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Novak Djokovic: 'When I am ready, I am the best'

Serbian star speaks to 'The National' about his Australian Open triumph, the 'GOAT' debate and more ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

TennisFebruary 25, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka poses with the 2023 Australian Open trophy at the locker room in Melbourne. AFP
Sabalenka targets Dubai success after Grand Slam breakthrough

Australian Open triumph has fulled world No 2's hunger for more silverware

TennisFebruary 19, 2023
Photo: Right To Dream
Egypt's football academy - where children's dreams can come true

The group's third academy, following in the footsteps of Ghana and Denmark, aims to use football as a tool for social change by developing socially conscious athletes from a young age

WeekendJanuary 27, 2023
Ons Jabeur of Tunisia celebrates winning against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during the 2023 Adelaide International Tennis Tournament at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia, 06 January 2023. EPA / MATT TURNER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Jabeur to headline WTA's inaugural Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

New tournament, to be held February 5-12, has been added to the regular annual calendar

TennisJanuary 12, 2023
Nick Kyrgios ponders his future in the sport in episode one. Photo: Netflix
'Break Point' review: Lacking depth but sheds light on mental strain of tennis

New docu-series should not be compared to the award-winning 'Drive to Survive'

TennisJanuary 09, 2023
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