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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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Zheng Qinwen celebrates her win over Iga Swiatek in the US Open fourth round. AFP
Is Zheng going to give us another Raducanu moment at US Open?

Chinese Olympic champion takes on Elena Rybakina in quarter-final as she chases rare feat

TennisSeptember 09, 2026
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Naomi Osaka of Japan walks onto the court against Anastasia Zakharova during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Patrick Smith / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Japanese player's Grand Slam entrances have become a major talking point, but she is just the latest in a long line of players to push boundaries with her outfits

TennisSeptember 03, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz returns to action at the US Open after almost five months out injured. Reuters
US Open 2026: Alcaraz back and women’s No 1 spot is up for grabs

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TennisAugust 30, 2026
Nouran Gohar. Photo: Nouran Gohar
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InterviewNew mother Gohar aims to dominate squash again - but it will take baby steps

Aged 28 and ranked No 1 in the world, she took a break to start a family, but is now making a comeback with LA 2028 in her sights

SportAugust 26, 2026
Cameroon celebrate with the trophy after defeating Malawi in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. EPA
Wafcon 2026: Cameroon’s title, Malawi’s dream run and Algeria’s breakthrough

Recapping the 14th edition of the tournament after three weeks of action in Morocco

FootballAugust 18, 2026
The Egyptian team ahead of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations match against Zambia in Rabat. EPA
‘It was a disaster’: Egypt women's team reaches tipping point after Wafcon flop

Sarah Essam among players to criticise coach Mohamed Kamal as Cleopatras risk being left behind by rivals

FootballAugust 18, 2026
Morocco's players celebrate after defeating South Africa in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Rabat to qualify for the 2027 World Cup. EPA
Morocco and Algeria qualify for 2027 Women’s World Cup

Mena teams secure semi-final spots in Africa Cup of Nations to make the cut for showpiece event in Brazil

FootballAugust 09, 2026
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines defeated Jessica Pegula of the US in the final of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. AFP
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Filipina star Alex Eala's meteoric rise from Nadal academy to world's top 20

The 21-year-old became first Filipina to win WTA Tour-level title at Washington Open to cap a breakout year

TennisAugust 05, 2026
Egyptian tennis player Mayar Sherif has risen from 129 to 50 in the world rankings in less than two months. Photo : Cedric Lecocq / FFT
The biggest Arab sporting moments to come in 2026

Plenty to look forward to for the region's athletes following historic Fifa World Cup

SportAugust 03, 2026
Nigeria celebrate after winning the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. Reuters
Wafcon: Format, teams, prize money and all you need to know

Morocco are host nation for tournament that starts on Sunday

FootballJuly 24, 2026
Algeria's Anis Hadj Moussa during the World Cup last-32 clash with Switzerland in Vancouver. AFP
Bouaddi, Moussa and the Arab World Cup stars set for moves in club football

We pick out the stand-out performers in North America who could head for pastures new this summer

World Cup 2026July 24, 2026
Egypt's Mayar Sherif after winning the WTA 250 level tournament in Iasi, Romania. Photo: Mayar Sherif / Instagram
ExclusiveEgypt's Sherif 'hungry for more' after winning third straight title

Cairene star speaks to The National about overcoming anxiety and mental struggles to rise to No 55 in world rankings

TennisJuly 22, 2026
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This handout is a composite image, provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy) Men's singles champion Jannik Sinner and women's champion Linda Noskova pose with the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy and the Venus Rosewater Dish at the Champion's Dinneron day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by AELTC / Andrew Baker via Getty Images)
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Sinner's resilience and Czechs' bond with Wimbledon shine bright

Alexander Zverev showed tremendous fight while Linda Noskova continued trend of Czech winner at SW19

TennisJuly 13, 2026
Referee Francois Letexier shows a yellow card to Egypt coach Hossam Hassan during the World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina in Atlanta. AFP
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Egypt bemoan 'injustice' and accuse Fifa of favouritism after World Cup exit

Hossam Hassan insists defending champions did not deserve 3-2 win in Atlanta that secured quarter-finals spot

World Cup 2026July 08, 2026
Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Australia against Egypt, in Dallas, USA, 03 July 2026. EPA / CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
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Egypt on high after historic World Cup win as 'extraordinary' Salah leads way

Emotional scenes in Dallas as Pharaohs seal last-16 spot and clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina

World Cup 2026July 04, 2026
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