diff --git a/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/internal/database/mapper/RoomSummaryMapper.kt b/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/internal/database/mapper/RoomSummaryMapper.kt
index d6b46ae436..6c91f72c7b 100644
--- a/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/internal/database/mapper/RoomSummaryMapper.kt
+++ b/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/org/matrix/android/sdk/internal/database/mapper/RoomSummaryMapper.kt
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ internal class RoomSummaryMapper @Inject constructor(private val timelineEventMa
                 topic = roomSummaryEntity.topic ?: "",
                 avatarUrl = roomSummaryEntity.avatarUrl ?: "",
                 isDirect = roomSummaryEntity.isDirect,
-                directUserId = roomSummaryEntity.directUserId ?: "",
+                directUserId = roomSummaryEntity.directUserId,
                 latestPreviewableEvent = latestEvent,
                 joinedMembersCount = roomSummaryEntity.joinedMembersCount,
                 invitedMembersCount = roomSummaryEntity.invitedMembersCount,