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

TennisAugust 05, 2026
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SportAugust 03, 2026
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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
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World Cup 2026July 24, 2026
Egypt's Mayar Sherif after winning the WTA 250 level tournament in Iasi, Romania. Photo: Mayar Sherif / Instagram
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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
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 06: Coco Gauff of United States plays a forehand against Aryna Sabalenka during their Round Robin Singles match on day six of the WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour 2025 at King Saud University Indoor Arena on November 06, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images for WTA)
WTA Finals relocated from Riyadh to Indian Wells after two years in Saudi Arabia

Season-ending tournament has been moved to California after mutual agreement between kingdom and women's tennis governing body

TennisJuly 01, 2026
Italy's Jannik Sinner prepares for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club. Getty Images
Sinner on a mission, spotlight on Serena at Wimbledon

Italian defending champion aims to perform better in warm weather while Aryna Sabalenka looks to defend No 1 ranking

TennisJune 28, 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah had an issue with his hamstring against Iran. Reuters
Salah injury adds to Egypt's fitness concerns heading into knockouts

Pharaohs were pushed to their limits against Iran and must now recover quickly for Australia clash

World Cup 2026June 27, 2026
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: Mohamed Salah #10 of Egypt applauds fans after the 3-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver on June 21, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Fran Santiago / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Fran Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Salah revels in historic World Cup win: 'Egyptians know how hard I work'

Pharaohs have one foot in knockout stages and know three points against Iran will see them win Group G

World Cup 2026June 22, 2026
Mohamed Salah, centre, in action for Egypt against Belgium. EPA
Egypt boss denies Salah rift ahead of vital New Zealand clash

Coach Hassan defends decision to sub off star player during opening 1-1 draw with Belgium

World Cup 2026June 21, 2026
Emam Ashour, left, of Egypt celebrates with teammates Mostafa Ziko, centre, and Mohamed Salah after scoring against Belgium. EPA
World Cup analysisEgypt have bright future beyond Salah as teenager makes history

The fact that the Pharaohs were disappointed to draw with Belgium is proof they are not at these finals to make up the numbers

World Cup 2026June 16, 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah in friendly action against Brazil last week. Reuters
Salah eyes birthday gift as Egypt chase World Cup history

Star forward turns 34 on day of game as he seeks to inspire team to first ever victory at global finals

World Cup 2026June 15, 2026
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