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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.

      Articles

      Visitors dipping their feet in the water at the Brazil Pavilion at Expo 2020. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Four places where you can beat the heat at Expo 2020 Dubai

      From free water refills to wading through the water at the Brazil pavilion, here’s how to stay cool at the world's fair

      Expo 2020October 04, 2021
      Chef Kim Kevin De Dood is bringing the unique taste of Luxembourg to Dubai.
      Inside the kitchen of a star chef feeding the world at Expo 2020 Dubai

      From potato millefeuille to fennel three ways, chef Kim Kevin De Dood cooks up a storm

      Expo 2020October 04, 2021
      Expo's pavilions and covered areas offer shelter from wind and rain. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Expo officials keep a close eye on Cyclone Shaheen

      Some sections of the world's fair could be closed temporarily as a safety precaution if bad weather hits

      EnvironmentOctober 03, 2021
      Police said four people died in the crash
      Four die in air ambulance crash in Abu Dhabi

      Two police officers, a doctor and nurse were on board

      GovernmentOctober 02, 2021
      Mohammed Saif Al Zafeen says young drivers can be trusted with responsibilities. Jaime Puebla / The National
      Senior UAE police officer says driving at age 17 should be considered

      Teenagers can now get a job at 15 and can already ride a motorcycle at 17

      UAESeptember 19, 2021
      Bangkok in Thailand is gearing up to receive international vaccinated tourists in the coming weeks. Miltiadis Fragkidis / Unsplash
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      7 countries offering golden visas to investors and top talent

      More governments are looking to attract high worth individuals and highly skilled professionals as they seek to overcome the pandemic

      GovernmentSeptember 18, 2021
      Fuzeya Ahmad outside her student accommodation in Bristol, UK.
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      How the UK became a second home for Emirati students

      Hundreds of UAE citizens choose to study in Britain each year, forging friendships and memories that last a lifetime

      EducationSeptember 17, 2021
      Kevin Rooney, a UAE University lecturer, says early screening saved his life. Victor Besa / The National
      Abu Dhabi resident who beat prostate cancer urges men to have regular checks

      It's the second most common cancer in men worldwide and early detection is key

      HealthSeptember 15, 2021
      Thousands more Emiratis will soon be working in the private sector. Delores Johnson / The National
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      Five top industries for Emirati talent as private sector drive gets under way

      Technology, engineering and healthcare set to be leading career paths for UAE citizens, experts say

      GovernmentSeptember 14, 2021
      Mr Lavery, pictured with his wife Junping Zhang-Lavery leaving Kabul airport, is determined to help those wanting to leave Afghanistan. Photo: David Lavery
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      How ex-special forces soldier 'Canadian Dave' helped hundreds escape Kabul

      David Lavery is now safely in Dubai but plans to return to Afghanistan to help more people leave the country

      UAESeptember 13, 2021
      Dubai Metro turns 12 today. Photo: Government of Dubai
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      Dubai Metro: 12 years since network changed public transport forever

      Launched in 2009, the public transport system has carried 1.7 billion passengers to date

      TransportSeptember 09, 2021
      Cristine Caringal-Melad and Lourds Adalia-Evertse owners of Spice Grill restaurant in Sharjah. Ms Adalia-Everste said, with flights now open between the UAE and Philippines, staff based here can return to see loved ones.
      UAE recruiters expect influx of Filipino jobseekers after flight ban lifted

      Hotels say they will be looking to hire from their usual markets including the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal

      UAESeptember 08, 2021
      Traffic along Hessa street in Dubai as parents and drivers pick up school children at the end of the school day. (Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National)
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      Headteachers look at staggered start times as heavy traffic returns

      Schools in Dubai encourage pupils to use buses as key roads clog up

      EducationSeptember 07, 2021
      A nurse preparing a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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      Pfizer vaccine booster: do I qualify and how can I book my appointment in Dubai?

      People with moderate to severe impaired immune conditions, such a heart or lung diseases, are eligible for the shot

      CoronavirusSeptember 02, 2021
      Melina Aggarwal says the move has been challenging due to all the extra paperwork required for travel in a pandemic. Photo: Melina Aggarwal
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      My pandemic travel diary: Dubai student chronicles move to university in UK

      Melina Aggarwal, 18, endured PCR tests, contact-tracing concerns and self-isolation during move from Middle East to Europe

      EducationSeptember 02, 2021
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