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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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Enrique Garcia and Jairo Ortiz during a match in Giza, Egypt. Photo: Premier Padel
Padel – the sociable sport making a racket as the world's best head to Dubai

Starting on Monday, the city will host the world championships of one of the fastest-growing sports in the world

WeekendOctober 28, 2022
Nouf Training and Sarah Essam wearing Albacete jersey. Handout / @sarahessam64 / Instagram
The Middle Eastern women who've shattered the grass ceiling in Spanish football

UAE captain Nouf testing her mettle with Leganes while Egyptian Sarah has moved from English football to Albacete

WeekendOctober 07, 2022
The perception towards women’s sport in the Arab region has shifted. Female athletes are being celebrated and given wider platforms.
Weekend Essay: Why the region's female athletes are going places

From Ons Jabeur to Bassant Hemida, we could be entering a golden age for women's sport here

WeekendAugust 19, 2022
Egyptian musician and composer Hisham Kharma. Photo: Hisham Kharma
The Egyptian composer emulating musical legends to produce a sporting anthem

Hisham Kharma was tasked with creating a song dedicated to the World Fencing Championships in Cairo

WeekendJuly 29, 2022
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur returns the ball during the women's singles semi-final match against Germany's Tatjana Maria at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships in London. AFP
Ons Jabeur: A 'ball of sunshine' and trailblazer for Arabs and Africans

Our columnist Reem Abulleil on her first encounter with a 17-year-old with an unquenchable zest for life to a woman who inspiring a whole generation of Arab and Africans with her record-breaking run to the Wimbledon final

TennisJuly 09, 2022
Coach and one of the co-founders of NAFAS Mohamed Abou Hussein speaking to the boys at Nafas first time at the Glasgow 2015 Homeless World Cup. Photo: NAFAS
How Nafas empowers Egypt's at-risk youth to reach for the sky through football

The social enterprise organises various street football leagues and training sessions, and is responsible for selecting Team Egypt for the Street Child World Cup

WeekendJuly 01, 2022
Tennis - WTA Masters 1000 - Madrid Open - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - May 5, 2022 Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates winning her semi final match against Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova REUTERS / Juan Medina
How Ons Jabeur's psychologist became her 'lucky charm' on road to success

Melanie Maillard reveals how she helped the Tunisian star gain more confidence and overcome her fears

TennisMay 07, 2022
UAE women’s football team player Nouf Al Anzi. Photo: UAE FA
UAE's Nouf Al Anzi a source of inspiration in women's football

National team player has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Karim Benzema

FootballApril 10, 2022
Egypt's world No 2 squash player Ali Farag. Reem Mohammed / The National
Ali Farag on a learning curve balancing family life and elite squash career

In an exclusive interview with 'The National', the world No 2 discusses life as a new father, being married to a fellow squash star, and taking a stand in a viral video

Other SportApril 01, 2022
Garbine Muguruza celebrates with the trophy following victory in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final. Getty Images
Muguruza eyes another boost to season at Dubai Tennis Championships

Spaniard will be looking to replicate last year's victorious campaign that culminated in WTA Finals triumph

TennisFebruary 13, 2022
epa08259659 Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his final match against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis ATP Championships 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 February 2020. EPA/ALI HAIDER
'No concerns' over Djokovic's vaccination status at Dubai Tennis Championships

World No 1 to make his first tournament appearance since visa cancellation and deportation from Australia

TennisFebruary 12, 2022
Simona Halep faces Alisson Riske in the first round of the 2022 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty Images
Halep embracing coach-less life ahead of Dubai Tennis Championships

Two-time Grand Slam champion, aiming for a third title in Dubai, recently split with her coaching staff

TennisFebruary 12, 2022
Hady Habib won the Arab Elite Tournament, where he was presented with the trophy by Tunisian star Ons Jabuer. Photo: Hady Habib
Hady Habib: College tennis star embracing arduous climb through pro ranks

Ranked No 1 in the US collegiate system, the 23-year-old is now adjusting to life as a professional

WeekendFebruary 11, 2022
Iran's Meshkatolzahra Safi hits a returns against Belgium's Sofia Costoulas during their junior girls' singles match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2022. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Nadal 'very proud' to have inspired Safi's Australian Open journey

Spaniard pleased to see new talent emerge, while Ashleigh Barty and Sania Mirza laud Ons Jabeur for positive impact on tennis in Mena region

TennisJanuary 26, 2022
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Meshkatolzahra Safi of Iran plays a forehand in her round one junior girls singles match against Anja Nayar of Australia during day seven of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images)
Safi chases her 'dream' after making history at Australian Open

The Iranian junior talks to Reem Abuleill about overcoming challenges, the support of her parents, and wearing hijab in the searing Melbourne heat

TennisJanuary 24, 2022
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