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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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Hwasa performs alongside dance partners during the Coca-Cola Arena show. Pawan Singh / The National
'Beautiful night': K-pop stars descend on Dubai for free concert

Free gig concludes eight-day event dedicated to culture from South Korea

Music & On-stageNovember 11, 2023
Thoraya Abdullahi
Nouf Omar, Jazie Suwaidi and Hamda Taryam are three Emirati women who are trailblazing in their own fields. Photo: Nouf Omar; Hamda Taryam / Instagram; Flaunte
On Emirati Women's Day, three trailblazers share their stories

How inspiring pioneers in diverse roles are empowering women

LifestyleAugust 28, 2023
Thoraya Abdullahi
Thoraya Abdullahi with her younger sister. Thoraya Abdullahi / The National
Advice for eldest daughters, from an eldest daughter

The pressures of being a role model can add up, so Thoraya Abdullahi shares tips from her experience

WeekendAugust 18, 2023
Thoraya Abdullahi
Lee Jong Suk treated his fans to a song before heading off to see Burj Khalifa. Photo: Lee Jong Suk
South Korean actor Lee Jong Suk meets fans in Dubai

The star expressed admiration for the futuristic city

Arts & CultureAugust 06, 2023
Thoraya Abdullahi
Sunmi performs at the K-pop concert in honour of Korea day at Expo. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
K-pop acts Enhypen, Sunmi and others to perform in Abu Dhabi

After making its debut last year, the event will return once again to Etihad Arena

Music & On-stageJuly 08, 2023
Thoraya Abdullahi
FILE PHOTO: BTS pose on the red carpet as they attend the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. , April 3, 2022. REUTERS / Maria Alejandra Cardona / File Photo
A decade of BTS: South Korea's most successful K-pop band

As the group celebrate the anniversary of their debut, The National profiles the seven members and their career highlights

Music & On-stageJune 13, 2023
Evelyn Lau
The National's Thoraya Abdullahi with her mother. Thoraya Abdullahi / The National
Lessons that last: Mother’s early teachings shaped my life

Not only did she teach me essential life skills, she also instilled values and morals that will remain with me for ever

WeekendMay 12, 2023
Thoraya Abdullahi
An evacuee is embraced after flying to Madrid on a Spanish military plane with 71 others fleeing the violence in Sudan. Reuters
Sudanese rivals agree on 72-hour ceasefire, UAE's Rashid rover to land on Moon — Trending

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round up of today's trends.

Trending Middle EastApril 25, 2023
Janelle Meager
Moonbin was a member of K-pop boy band Astro and subgroup Moonbin and Sanha. AFP
UAE fans pay tribute to K-pop star Moonbin

Messages have been shared on social media after singer's death at the age of 25

Music & On-stageApril 20, 2023
Farah Andrews
Satellite image shows a burning building near the southern end of Khartoum International Airport in Khartoum, Sudan April 17, 2023, in this handout image. Courtesy of Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT. MUST NO OBSCURE LOGO
Dh2.7bn UAE housing support, Sudan ambassador 'assaulted' — Trending

Thoraya Abdullahi rounds up today's trends

Trending Middle EastApril 18, 2023
Janelle Meager
Digital artist Kim Sinae's Saudi Arabia-inspired take on Gustav Klimt's painting, The Kiss. Photo: Kim Sinae
South Korean artist reimagines Klimt's The Kiss with Mena influences

Digital artist Kim Sinae fell in love with the Mena region during the Covid-19 pandemic and aspires to create art featuring 'every country, tribe and race'

Arts & CultureApril 10, 2023
Thoraya Abdullahi
Inside a factory in the UAE that prepares Dh3 meals for those in need
Inside a factory in the UAE that prepares Dh3 meals for those in need

Food ATM also serves hundreds of free iftar meals during Ramadan

UAEApril 07, 2023
Thoraya Abdullahi
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi waves during a recognition ceremony for the World Cup winning team at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Thursday. AFP
Saudi Arabia and Syria begin consular talks, Messi in tears — Trending

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

Trending Middle EastMarch 24, 2023
Janelle Meager
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) shakes hands with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the NPC Li Zhanshu (R) during the Third Plenary Session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, 10 March 2023. China holds two major annual political meetings, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) which run alongside and together are known as 'Lianghui' or 'Two Sessions'. EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO / POOL
Tel Aviv shooting, China's Xi awarded third term — Trending

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

Trending Middle EastMarch 10, 2023
Janelle Meager
The images captured in an observatory on the ISS show stunning views of the Earth. Photo: Sultan Al Neyadi
Al Neyadi's space selfies — Trending

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

Trending Middle EastMarch 09, 2023
Janelle Meager
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