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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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P1Harmony will be one of the acts heading to the capital next month. Photo: Hyperound
K-Fest Abu Dhabi 2022 announces part of its concert line-up

The line-up includes a number of K-pop stars who will be performing in the UAE for the first time

On StageAugust 03, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
Thoraya Abdullahi.
Things to know about the Somali community in the UAE

As Somalia celebrates its 62nd independence day on July 1, here's a look at how the community has integrated itself into the fabric of the Emirates

WeekendJuly 01, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
Watch: Dubai shoppers queue for hours to buy adidas x Ravi Restaurant shoes
Watch: Dubai shoppers queue for hours to buy adidas x Ravi Restaurant shoes

For the launch, the flagship adidas store at The Dubai Mall received a makeover to match Ravi's green-and-white colour scheme

LifestyleJune 23, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
TikTok star Emirati Abdullah Mohammad Al Shamsi. Antonie Robertson / The National
How Expo 2020 Dubai put Emirati TikTok singer on the map

The musician, who's known for singing covers in English, plans to release original music next

MusicJune 18, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
South Korean boy band BTS arrives for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
Messages behind BTS's three new songs on album 'Proof'

Top takeaways from the three newly released tracks that also feature as part of the compilation

MusicJune 10, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
K-pop artist and member of Exo group Suho during an interview at Intercontinental Hotel Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
We hope to bring new music to UAE, says K-pop star Suho

The K-pop star has set another milestone with a fountain show in Dubai featuring more of his work as a solo artist

MusicMay 30, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
Chef Khulood Atiq was first female national chef of the UAE.
Emirati chef Khulood Atiq offers her take on traditional favourites

Atiq is behind cookbook 'Sararid', which includes recipes passed down from generation to generation

FoodApril 28, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
Chef Nader Al Aisari (centre) was one of many regional chefs to cook at Expo 2020 Dubai. Seen here with Qatar's Mohammad Najem. Victor Besa / The National
Chef Nader Al Aisari and the Omani way of observing iftar

Al Aisari talks future plans and how he has made traditional Omani cooking his own

FoodApril 24, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
Luminous members, from left, Suil, Steven, Youngbin and Woobin. Photo: Luminous
K-pop boy group Luminous on performing online for Dubai: 'We would love to go there'

The band speak about their latest album and performing virtually at Expo 2020 Dubai

MusicMarch 30, 2022
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hijab women. Kilarov Zaneit / Unsplash
The fight for the hijab: Muslim women lament their lack of freedom to choose

As the world marked International Women's Day, hijab-wearing women in India, Afghanistan and France say rules that categorise women should be done away with

FashionMarch 08, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
BigBang are set to release new music in the spring. Photo: YG Entertainment
K-pop group BigBang will release new music for the first time in four years

The group are now returning as a four-piece, after the cancellation of their Coachella comeback in 2020

Arts & CultureFebruary 07, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
Khadija Omar is the first Miss World Somalia
Meet Miss World Somalia, the first hijabi contestant in the pageant's history

Khadija Omar will represent her country at the pageant in March

FashionFebruary 01, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
DUBAI, 16 January 2022. Stray Kids perform during the K-Pop Concert at Jubilee Stage, Expo 2020 Dubai. (Photo by Christophe Viseux/Expo 2020 Dubai)
K-pop stars Psy, Stray Kids and others impress crowds at Expo 2020 Dubai concert

South Korea President Moon Jae-in and first lady attended the K-pop gig

Arts & CultureJanuary 17, 2022
Thoraya Abdullahi
BTS members Jin, RM and Suga have test positive for Covid-19. AP Photo
BTS members RM, Jin and Suga test positive for Covid-19

Their agency BigHit Music said the singers are self-isolating at home

MusicDecember 26, 2021
Thoraya Abdullahi
epa07537262 South Korean boy band BTS performs at a concert to promote the 18th FINA World Championships at a stadium in Gwangju, South Korea, 28 April 2019. The championships are set to be held from 12 July to 28 July in Gwangju. EPA-EFE/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT
The best K-pop songs of 2021: from 'LaLisa' to 'Butter'

We look back at some of the best and trendiest South Korean pop of 2021

MusicDecember 24, 2021
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