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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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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 06: Amna Al Qubaisi of United Arab Emirates and MP Motorsport (88) prepares to drive in the Paddock prior to practice ahead of F1 Academy Round 7 at Yas Marina Circuit on December 06, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Joe Portlock / Getty Images)
ExclusiveEmirati Amna Al Qubaisi 'proud' of achievements but faces uncertain future

'I think the two-year rule is kind of limiting some drivers who already have the experience and the talent'

F1December 09, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Lewis Hamilton during the drivers' parade ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hamilton thankful for 'greatest honour of my life' as journey with Mercedes ends

Seven-time champion signs off with commendable fourth-place finish in season finale

F1December 08, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Isack Hadjar prepares to drive the Red Bull of F1 world champion Max Verstappen during Friday's practice at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images
ExclusiveIsack Hadjar's busy Abu Dhabi weekend could end with a future in F1

After driving Max Verstappen's Red Bull in Friday's F1 practice, the French-Algerian then had to switch back to F2 where he is in contention to be crowned champion at Yas Marina Circuit

F1December 08, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for qualifying the Yas Marina Circut. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hamilton hit by bollard and bad luck in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying

Mercedes driver will start 18th on the grid at Yas Marina on Sundayt

F1December 07, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Charles Leclerc and his brother Arthur, left, will drive for Ferrari on Friday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Reuters
Leclerc brothers set to create history at Abu Dhabi F1 practice

Charles and Arthur first ever siblings to drive an F1 session as teammates for Ferrari

F1December 06, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Max Verstappen, right, with George Russell after qualifying for the Qatar GP. Getty Images
Russell says Verstappen threatened to take him out as F1 feud escalates

Mercedes driver says he will not accept world champion's 'personal attack' after Qatar GP

F1December 05, 2024
Reem Abulleil
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: Oliver Oakes, Team Principal of Alpine F1 looks on in the Paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chris Graythen / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Chris Graythen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
ExclusiveAbu Dhabi F1: Alpine not here to make up the numbers, says Oakes

Team battling Haas and RB to finish sixth in the constructors' championship at final race of the season in Abu Dhabi

F1December 04, 2024
Reem Abulleil
World No 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. AP
Exclusive'She is innocent': Swiatek's coach backs star after failed doping test

World number two accepts one-month ban after ITIA rules she did not knowingly take banned substance

TennisNovember 30, 2024
Reem Abulleil
MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Rafael Nadal of Team Spain celebrates a point in his singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp of Team Netherlands in the quarterfinal tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19, 2024 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Matt McNulty / Getty Images for ITF)
OpinionRafael Nadal helped me maintain a connection to my ailing father

My dad suffered with Alzheimer’s during the last years of his life - but the name 'Nadal' was somehow still tucked away in some miraculously accessible part of his mind

TennisNovember 20, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts in the quarter-final singles match between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena in Malaga, southern Spain, on November 19, 2024. (Photo by Jorge GUERRERO / AFP)
Retiring Rafael Nadal loses in Davis Cup farewell match

Legend beaten in straight sets on emotional night in Malaga

TennisNovember 19, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Rafael Nadal will call time on his remarkable tennis career after Spain's Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands. AP
Nadal focus on Spain win in Davis Cup with emotions being saved 'for the end'

Former world No 1 set to play final match of career against Netherlands in Malaga

TennisNovember 18, 2024
Reem Abulleil
FC Masar qualified for the CAF Women’s Champions League two years earlier than expected, the club said, and are giving the continent's finest a run for their money. Photo: FC Masar
'You can’t compare us to any other club': The meteoric rise of Egypt's FC Masar women's team

Rebranded three years after being acquired by Right to Dream, the Cairo club are already league and cup winners and making their mark in the CAF Champions League too

FootballNovember 18, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Rafael Nadal, centre, talks to Pedro Martinez during a practice session in Malaga ahead of Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Getty Images
Big farewell begins for Nadal as he ends career with Davis Cup finale

Tennis great set to wave goodbye to sport in front of adoring fans in Spain

TennisNovember 17, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Tennis - WTA Finals - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 9, 2024 Coco Gauff of the U. S. celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against China's Qinwen Zheng REUTERS / Aleksandra Szmigiel
Gauff seals WTA Finals title after comeback win over Zheng in Saudi Arabia

American takes honours in Riyadh final after 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory at King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh

TennisNovember 09, 2024
Reem Abulleil
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Qinwen Zheng of China and coach Pere Riba pose for photos with the runner-up trophy on Day 15 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
ExclusiveWTA Finals: Riba on coaching Zheng and aiming for world No 1 spot

Chinese Olympic gold medalist takes on Coco Gauff in Riyadh final with Spaniard having worked with both players in past

TennisNovember 09, 2024
Reem Abulleil
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