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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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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
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
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
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
Queen Rania of Jordan has advocated for greater access to education and training opportunities for women in the region. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
In their own words: leaders on the future of gender equality

Jordan's Queen Rania and the UAE's Reem Al Hashimy speak on hope and realism on International Women’s Day

WorldMarch 08, 2023
Devotees dressed as Hindu gods are showered with flowers during Holi celebrations, the Hindu spring festival of colours, in Vrindavan on March 7, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
International Women’s Day, Hindu festival of colour — Trending

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

Trending Middle EastMarch 08, 2023
The UAE's Dr Sultan Al Neyadi with fellow astronauts on the SpaceX Dragon Crew-6 mission. AFP
Blaze at Rohingya camp, UAE astronaut — Trending

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

Trending Middle EastMarch 06, 2023
Abdullah bin Zayed Launches COP28 UAE Logo together with COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Victor Besa / The National
Jacinda Ardern to step down, Cop28, British actor missing — Trending

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

Trending Middle EastJanuary 19, 2023
The Cop28 logo shines bright at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. EPA
Cop28 logo, Covid at Golden Globes, world’s oldest person dies - Trending

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round up of today's trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 18, 2023
Zayed Sustainability Prize winners. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
Zayed Sustainability Prize, Nepal pilot Anju Khatiwada - Trending

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round up of today's trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 17, 2023
Rescue teams work to retrieve bodies from the wreckage at the crash site in western Nepal on Sunday. Reuters
Nepal plane crash, Davos, UAE-South Korea ties — Trending

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

Trending Middle EastJanuary 16, 2023
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - SEPTEMBER 23: Billlie shot before rehearsals for KBS 2TV "Music Bank" at KBS new hall on September 23, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea.(Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
The best K-pop singles of 2022

Here are the catchiest singles of the year, which kept music fans singing along throughout

Music & On-stageDecember 29, 2022
The exhibition is free and runs until November 30. Pawan Singh / The National
South Korean culture showcase launches in Dubai

The exhibition, titled Korea: Cubically Imagined, runs at Mall of the Emirates until the end of the month

Art & DesignNovember 17, 2022
Khadar Ayderus Ahmed attends 'The Gravedigger's Wife' photocall at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, where his film won the Amplify Voices Award. Getty Images / AFP
Filmmaker Khadar Ayderus Ahmed on creating a legacy for Somalia

Finnish-Somali writer-director met hundreds of his fellow countrymen on a recent trip to Dubai

FilmOctober 17, 2022
Somali-British MMA fighter Muhidin Abubakar, left, alongside South Africa's Luthando Biko following their bout at UAE Warriors 32: Africa 3. Photo: UAE Warriors
MMA fighter Muhidin Abubakar is changing the narrative around Somalia

The Somali-British Flyweight MMA fighter recently made his debut in the UAE

Other SportOctober 03, 2022
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