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Thoraya Abdullahi

Thoraya Abdullahi

Social Media Journalist
Abu Dhabi
Born and raised in the UAE, and with years of editorial experience, Thoraya blends local insight with digital expertise to craft engaging narratives. When she’s not curating stories, she’s exploring global cultures—often through the lens of K-pop.
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Thoraya Abdullahi describes her sister as her 'other half and my built-in best friend'. Thoraya Abdullahi / The National
As she graduates, a tribute to my sister, best friend - and (almost) daughter

This family milestone lends itself to a moment of reflection

April 25, 2025
Muslim pilgrims reach up towards the golden doors of the Kaaba at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. AFP
Nobody told me about post-Umrah sadness

The spiritual high from Makkah and Madinah has faded, leaving a void I don’t quite know how to fill

March 07, 2025
Qatar hosted and won the 2023 Asian Cup. Reuters
UAE submits bid to host 2031 Asian Cup

Emirates seeking to stage tournament for third time after 1996 and 2019

February 21, 2025
Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan shared a heartfelt photo of baby Princess Iman with King Abdullah II. Photo: Instagram
Jordanian royal family release heartfelt photo of baby Princess Iman with King Abdullah II

The youngster is the first child of Princess Rajwa and Crown Prince Hussein

February 08, 2025
Sam Husseini, a long-time critic of Washington's foreign policy, is removed by security. Willy Lowry / The National
‘Why aren’t you in The Hague?’ should be social media protest meme, say users

Journalist ejected from press conference in Washington after interrupting departing Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s opening remarks

January 17, 2025
Rescuers evacuate bodies of victims from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house in the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek on November 14, 2024. Lebanon's health ministry said three people had been killed in an Israeli strike on the main eastern city of Baalbek on November 14, with body parts recovered at the site still being identified. (Photo by Nidal SOLH / AFP)
Israeli strike kills paramedics in Lebanon, UN Security Council's revised Gaza ceasefire resolution - Trending

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends

November 15, 2024
Palestinians carry an UNRWA aid box in Deir Al Balah, Gaza. Reuters
UNRWA ban 'catastrophe', Palestinian chance to engage with Trump

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends

November 14, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump started to name his administration members before his inauguration. AP
Trump nominates Middle East envoy and Gaza ‘unfit for human survival’

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends

November 13, 2024
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Arab and Muslim leaders summit in Riyadh. SPA
Arab and Muslim leaders demand Israel withdrawal, US Syria strikes

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends

November 12, 2024
The UN's Cop29 climate change conference opens in Azerbaijan's capital Baku on Monday. AFP
Energy experts and leaders gather in Baku for Cop29, Paris police on high alert – Trending

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends

November 11, 2024
Traditional tteokbokki rice cakes are elevated by a creamy sauce. Photo: Kimchi Nom Nom
Syrian chef delivers halal Seoul food with a twist

Kimchi Nom Nom, a cloud kitchen in Dubai, will soon open an outdoor seating section

July 03, 2024
Chunkz and Aj Shabeel after the Match for Hope in Qatar. Photo: Chunkz / Instagram
'Elated': YouTuber's delight after $8 million charity football match

He and fellow content creator AboFlah faced some of the game's biggest names in the Match for Hope in Qatar

February 24, 2024
K-pop artists Chanyeol, Xiumin and Chen of boy band Exo perform in Dubai with DJ Raiden. Ruel Pableo for The National
K-pop Overdose Dubai headliners reveal plans for 2024

The National speaks exclusively to South Korean performers about their careers and what music means to them

January 15, 2024
Australian-Korean artist DPR Ian has spoken frankly about his experiences with bipolar disorder. Thoraya Abdullahi / The National
Singer DPR Ian opens up about his 'dark' alter egos

The performer made his UAE debut at Hyperound K-Fest in Abu Dhabi earlier this month

November 21, 2023
DPR Ian tells Arab fans 'we're here for you' after UAE performance
DPR Ian tells Arab fans 'we're here for you' after UAE performance

K-pop singer wowed fans at Hyperound K-Fest 2023 in Abu Dhabi

November 13, 2023

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