More about our June cover star
For the June issue we are championing athletes who are changing the landscape for the sportswomen in the region. This includes UAE football athlete and coach Houriya Al Tahri, who is breaking boundaries and banishing misconceptions.
Scouted at age 17, Houriya started her athletic journey as goalkeeper for the UAE National team in 2009, leading the national women’s team to victory in 2010 and 2011 at the Women’s West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Championship. In addition to her impressive beginnings, Al Tahri was also the first FIFA Arab coach, who led the UAE National team to make history, defeating Iraq in 2017 and allowing them to secure the Gulf country’s first ever victory in a Women’s World Cup qualifier.
Houriya is one of our three cover stars for June and she is inspiring the next generation of athletes to pursue their dreams. Watch the video below to get to know her a little bit better.
Photography: Farel Bisotto
Videographer: Mustufa Abidi
Editing: Steve Erana
Pick up the June issue now.
Media: Emirates Woman
