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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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Simona Halep faces Alisson Riske in the first round of the 2022 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty Images
Halep embracing coach-less life ahead of Dubai Tennis Championships

Two-time Grand Slam champion, aiming for a third title in Dubai, recently split with her coaching staff

TennisFebruary 12, 2022
Hady Habib won the Arab Elite Tournament, where he was presented with the trophy by Tunisian star Ons Jabuer. Photo: Hady Habib
Hady Habib: College tennis star embracing arduous climb through pro ranks

Ranked No 1 in the US collegiate system, the 23-year-old is now adjusting to life as a professional

WeekendFebruary 11, 2022
Iran's Meshkatolzahra Safi hits a returns against Belgium's Sofia Costoulas during their junior girls' singles match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2022. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
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Nadal 'very proud' to have inspired Safi's Australian Open journey

Spaniard pleased to see new talent emerge, while Ashleigh Barty and Sania Mirza laud Ons Jabeur for positive impact on tennis in Mena region

TennisJanuary 26, 2022
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Meshkatolzahra Safi of Iran plays a forehand in her round one junior girls singles match against Anja Nayar of Australia during day seven of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images)
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Safi chases her 'dream' after making history at Australian Open

The Iranian junior talks to Reem Abuleill about overcoming challenges, the support of her parents, and wearing hijab in the searing Melbourne heat

TennisJanuary 24, 2022
Paula Badosa prepared for the 2022 Australian Open by winning the Sydney Tennis Classic title. AFP
Badosa: I think it’s still sinking in that I'm seeded in tournaments

Spaniard finished 2021 with a flourish, including winning Indian Wells. As she prepares for the 2022 Australian Open, she tells Reem Abulleil about her battle with depression and how she has become queen of tiebreaks

SportJanuary 16, 2022
Renata Voracova of Czech Republic confirmed to doubles partner Mayar Sherif that she has been detained after her visa was cancelled by Australian Border Force. Reuters
Sherif on lookout for new Australian Open doubles partner after Voracova detained

Czech, 38, had already played at a tournament in Melbourne this week before having her visa revoked on for failing to meet pandemic entry restrictions

TennisJanuary 07, 2022
Ons Jabeur of Tunisia at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Victor Besa/The National.
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10 Arab sportswomen to watch in 2022

Tunisian tennis star looking to build on a record-breaking 2021

SportJanuary 02, 2022
Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah kisses the ball before taking a penalty, that was saved by Leicester City's Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (unseen) during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Liverpool at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on December 28, 2021. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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10 Arab sportsmen to watch in 2022

Africa Cup of Nations, Winter Olympics and the Qatar World Cup just some of the events taking place over the next 12 months

SportJanuary 01, 2022
Youssef Ramadan of Egypt at the Fina World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi. AP
'Won't stop until I am the best': Egyptian swimming sensation Ramadan

Teenager made quite the splash at Fina World Championships in Abu Dhabi and aims to become the first swimmer from his country to win at the Olympics

Other SportDecember 21, 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Jon Turner: Rafael Nadal plays a shot during the final between Rafael Nadal v Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Saturday, December 21st, 2019. Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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John Lickrish: Mubadala World Tennis Championship 'put Abu Dhabi on the map'

The CEO of orgsnisers Flash Entertainment on welcoming back the likes of Nadal and Murray and plans to have a women's tournament in the future

TennisDecember 13, 2021
Saudi snowboarder Yousif Kurdi says as he reflects on his unlikely journey that led him to become part of Saudi Arabia’s six-man squad vying for a place at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February.
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Saudi snowboarder faces uphill challenge to qualify for Beijing Olympics

Yousif Kurdi answered an open call from the newly established Saudi Winter Sports Federation to apply for a spot on the kingdom’s Olympic team. He has until mid-January to qualify

Other SportDecember 12, 2021
Ons Jabeur, left, of Tunisia has become on of the most endearing players on the WTA Tour. AFP
Storytelling, speeches, hugs: the WTA Alternative Awards for 2021

We pick out some offbeat winners in another Covid disrupted season

TennisNovember 26, 2021
Noha Mamdouh Abdelaziz Elsolh, centre, celebrates scoring for Wadi Degla against AS Mande in the 2021 CAF Women's Champions League. © CAF Photos
Women’s Champions League part of CAF's ambition to expand female football

The eight-team tournament in Cairo kicked off on Friday and is part of a broader strategy to professionalise the women's game on the continent

FootballNovember 08, 2021
Ons Jabeur, left, with Billie Jean King after receiving a signed copy of the American's autobiography, 'All In'. Photo: @BillieJeanKing via Twitter
Billie Jean King: 'Jabeur is living the dream the Original 9 had 51 years ago'

In an exclusive interview, the American tennis legend speaks to Reem Abulleil about her relationship with Jabeur and why the sky is the limit for the Tunisian

TennisOctober 22, 2021
Iga Swiatek in action against Petra Martic during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. AP Photo
Swiatek part of a growing band of stars shining a light on mental health

Sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz gives insight in how she helps 2020 French Open champion cope with the rigours of top-level sport

TennisOctober 13, 2021
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