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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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Coco Gauff with the Billie Jean King Trophy after her victory at the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh. Getty Images
WTA boss Archer: Growth of women's tennis can be 'transformational' in region

WTA's CEO tells The National that Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans align with the vision of the governing body

TennisFebruary 07, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Paula Badosa starts her Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open campaign against Linda Noskova. Antonie Robertson / The National
ExclusiveBadosa on injury nightmare and reaching Grand Slam semi-final

Spaniard was close to retiring from tennis due to chronic back problem but has fought her way back into world’s top 10 and ready to show her best in Abu Dhabi

TennisFebruary 05, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. WTA 500. Player Ons Jabeur. Antonie Robertson/The National
ExclusiveJabeur: Abu Dhabi and Middle East ‘most important part of the tour for me’

Tunisian trailblazer says tournaments like Mubadala Open can help inspire the next generation of Arab players

TennisFebruary 03, 2025
Reem Abulleil
World No 5 Elena Rybakina was knocked out in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Reuters
Abu Dhabi Open defending champion Rybakina takes aim at WTA over coach ban

Russian-born Kazakhstani adds Davide Sanguinetti to her coaching staff while reiterating her frustration at absence of Stefano Vukov

TennisFebruary 03, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Emma Raducanu has taken a wild card into the WTA 500 tournament in Abu Dhabi this week. PA
ExclusiveRaducanu on search for a new coach, life on tour and Abu Dhabi

British star to face Marketa Vondrousova in first round of the Mubadala Open

TennisFebruary 02, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Omar Marmoush, left, celebrates with teammate Erling Haaland, centre, after the Norwegian scored City's second goal in a 3-1 win over Chelsea. AFP
Former Egypt star Mido believes Omar Marmoush can thrive at City

Mido gave a 17-year-old Marmoush his first-team debut at Wadi Degla and said he knew his compatriot had the talent and mentality to go far

FootballJanuary 27, 2025
Reem Abulleil
The Yas Heat Racing academy is a driving force for the development of motorsport talent. Photo: Yas Heat Racing
Formula Middle East continues evolution into stepping stone for F1 dreams

Coming season in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia is now a popular destination for racing teams from across world looking to develop their drivers

F1January 09, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Liverpool's Moroccan forward Mohamed Salah has shattered a string of Premier League records this season. AFP
Ten Arab sportsmen to watch in 2025 including Salah and Sedjati

The National highlights the top male athletes from the region who can make a big impact in the next 12 months

SportJanuary 02, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur during the Brisbane International ahead of the 2025 season. EPA
Ten Arab sportswomen to watch in 2025 including Jabeur and Nemour

The National takes a look at top female athletes from the region that are primed for success

SportJanuary 01, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Rafael Nadal gives a coaching clinic at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Saudi Tennis Federation
ExclusiveNadal on post-retirement goals and promoting tennis in Saudi Arabia

Spanish great talks to The National about life after an incredible career that included 22 Grand Slams, Davis Cup wins and Olympic gold medals

TennisDecember 26, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Team Hawks's Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Team Falcon during a match in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, 19 December 2024. EPA
ExclusiveSabalenka determined to stay world No 1 as she steps up pre-season in UAE

Belarusian playing in World Tennis League with one eye on defending her Australian Open crown in January

TennisDecember 21, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Novak Djokovic has joined forces with Andy Murray, right, inviting the latter to be part of his coaching team for the 2025 season. Getty Image
Murray can add 'huge value' to Djokovic, says former coach

Long-time rivals made a surprise announcement last month, revealing that Murray was joining Team Djokovic as a coach, starting with this offseason and next month's Australian Open

TennisDecember 19, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Hady Habib will travel to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Open qualifiers next month. Photo: Hady Habib
Lebanon's Habib on reaching his first Grand Slam qualifying tournament

Historic triumph in ATP Challenger Tour tournament final clinches his place at Australian Open eliminators in January

TennisDecember 15, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Yuki Tsunoda during post-season testing for Red Bull at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images
Tsunoda excited to be behind wheel of Red Bull in Abu Dhabi testing

Japanese driver, rumoured to be in running to replace Sergio Perez at Milton Keynes team, drove the RB20 at Yas Marina Circuit on Tuesday

F1December 10, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso finished ninth in this season's drivers' championship with 70 points. AFP
Alonso happy to take credit for McLaren's F1 resurgence

Aston Martin driver jokes that he has earned cut of team principal Andrea Stella’s bonus for bringing him to British outfit back in 2015

F1December 10, 2024
Reem Abulleil
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