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      Kelly Clarke

      Kelly Clarke

      Senior News Reporter
      Location
      UAE
      Kelly is a senior reporter and covers a wide range of news from environment to education and travel. Whether it be overcoming adversity, acts of bravery or unsung heroes, she loves to delve deep and tell human interest stories. A graduate of Middlesex University in the UK, she joined The National in 2019. She visited the UAE in 2012 with plans to stay for a month and hasn’t left since.

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      Parking meters have been installed in specific locations on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Jaime Puebla / The National
      Cashless parking meters installed on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai

      Once live, parking costs will vary depending on location but free spots will be available with validated tickets

      TransportJuly 29, 2022
      Flooding in the Alfaseel neighbourhood of Fujairah city with more rains expected. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      More than 800 rescued and 3,800 in temporary shelter after UAE flash floods

      Officials praise emergency service response and community spirit as no casualties reported

      EnvironmentJuly 28, 2022
      An overturned car lies by a flooded road in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      Major emergency response after UAE hit by floods

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      EnvironmentJuly 27, 2022
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      Middle East and Africa have 'highest levels of food insecurity'

      Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February worsened the outlook for food prices

      EnvironmentJuly 27, 2022
      Piyusha and Rutwij Bokil at their home in Barsha Heights. Victor Besa / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Couple's first family home has 'everything you need' for Dh81,000

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      UAEJuly 17, 2022
      Students Axel Bule and Noemie Jaupart embrace the concept of sustainable living at Baitykool. Victor Besa / The National
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      Meet the pioneering students living in Dubai's most sustainable home

      BaityKool is a 100 per cent solar-powered home designed for the hot desert climate

      WeekendJuly 15, 2022
      British Prime Minister Boris Johnson smiles during a televised press conference at 10 Downing Street on February 22, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
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      Sri Lankans hope change of government can save flagging tourism industry

      Fuel supply shortages likely to continue but political stability could save visitor season

      AsiaJuly 11, 2022
      Students going for the assembly on the first day of school after the summer vacation at the Bradenton Preparatory Academy in Dubai Sports City in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National )
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      EducationJuly 10, 2022
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      Burnt-out teacher quits to set up room rental service in Dubai

      No more than three people live in an apartment at any one time and all rooms are en suite

      UAEJuly 10, 2022
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      EnvironmentJuly 06, 2022
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      My Dubai Rent: I pay Dh72,000 for my Bur Dubai apartment and I love the area's buzz

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      UAEJuly 03, 2022
      View of the broken main gate of the empty villa in Jebel Ali Village in Dubai. Doors and windows are remove from some of the villas. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Demolition of historic Jebel Ali Village begins

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      UAEJune 29, 2022
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