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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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      Staff at the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront prepare food ahead of iftar. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Explained: where in Dubai you can eat during Ramada and where you can't

      Cafes can serve food inside but not outside, while licensed hotels are allowed to open bars and restaurants throughout the day

      GovernmentApril 22, 2021
      Timna Sophia lost Dh45,000 left by her late father to online fraudsters. Courtesy: Timna Sophia
      Dubai resident loses Dh45,000 inheritance from late father in phishing fraud

      Timna Sophia lost the money after she gave her 16-digit debit card number and card verification code to swindler

      GovernmentApril 22, 2021
      CG Barbershop in Dubai Media City is offering free haircuts to jobseekers during Ramadan. Stylist Carlos gets to work on former travel agent Imthiyaz Haroon. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Dubai barbershop offers free haircuts worth Dh220 to jobseekers this Ramadan

      The men's salon has joined forces with Stop and Help, a Facebook group set up to help families struggling during the pandemic

      UAEApril 21, 2021
      Habiba Al Marashi, from Emirates Environmental Group, talks about the dangers of discarded face masks and gloves. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Discarded masks and gloves pose grave threat to environment, officials warn

      Public urged to opt for reusable masks and dispose of waste properly

      EnvironmentApril 21, 2021
      John Well, a technician at Rentokil Pest Control, sprays pesticide at a villa in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Hot and dry spring leads to arrival of mosquitoes and bugs in UAE

      Suburbs with lush landscapes and lakes are most affected, pest control companies say

      EnvironmentApril 18, 2021
      The UAE Dolphin Project aims to investigate the dolphin population along the UAE coastline. Photos by UAE Dolphin Project
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      UAE residents urged to report dolphin sightings for new study

      The year-long project aims to assess the different species in the waters off the Emirates, as well as population structure and trends

      EnvironmentApril 15, 2021
      Jyoti Sharma, 13, from Abu Dhabi, won the Cobis art competition with her drawing 'We are all One'. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
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      Abu Dhabi pupil scoops top prize in international art competition

      Jyoti Sharma, 13, saw off tough competition from 600 pupils from 99 schools around the world

      EducationApril 14, 2021
      Tourists take an Abra ride through Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah resort. Dubai hotels recorded occupancy rates of 60.5 per cent in March, up from 58.2 per cent in February, according to STR. Courtesy: Dubai Tourism.
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      Dubai hotels brace for 'summer like no other'

      Hospitality sector predicts many more foreign tourists will brave the heat this year, as they offer free room upgrades and slash nightly costs

      UAEApril 14, 2021
      Madeleine Berry (right) from Dubai British School - Emirates Hills participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Courtesy: Nicola Hamer
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      Prince Philip: Dubai pupils and teachers share fond memories of Duke of Edinburgh's Award

      Launched in 1956, the award offers young people aged 14 to 24 the chance to challenge themselves through community work and outdoor expeditions

      EducationApril 13, 2021
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 30, 2020. Children return to school on Sunday after months off due to the Covid-19 pandemic at the Brighton College, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa /The National Section: NA Reporter: Haneen Dajani
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      Ramadan 2021: everything you need to know about UAE school hours

      Hours vary depending on the emirate, and even in individual schools within them

      EducationApril 13, 2021
      Ayesha Sohail preparing grocery boxes with her son, Mohammed. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Generous Sharjah family delivers care packages and dry goods to less fortunate

      Ayesha Sohail set up UAE Fusion Socialites to unite the community and help low-income residents

      UAEApril 12, 2021
      Melina Timson-Katchis, a triathlete, finds it hard to exercise after getting all clear from Covid-19. Reem Mohammed / The National
      Long covid: Dubai resident battles insomnia and anxiety even after 10 months

      A recent study shows neurological or psychiatric problems were diagnosed in a third of survivors within six months of infection

      HealthApril 08, 2021
      Mary Garvey, (L), with her mother during a trip to Dubai before she passed away. Courtesy: Mary Garvey
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      Dubai resident stuck in UK quarantine tells of heartbreak after mother dies

      Mary Garvey must organise her mother’s funeral over Zoom as she completes her 10-day isolation period

      HealthApril 06, 2021
      Authorities have posted adverts warning people that online pleas for charitable donations could be scams. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Ramadan 2021: UAE police warn fraudsters are collecting money for fake charities

      Criminals seek to take advantage of people's generous nature during the holy month, officials say

      GovernmentApril 04, 2021
      Airline passengers arrivig in Dublin leave the bus to enter the Crowne Plaza hotel to begin their period of quarantine (Photo: Donall Farmer/Getty Images)
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      Irish citizens in UAE say hotel quarantine in Ireland has caused big upset for families

      As part of Covid-19 measures in Ireland, hotel guests undergo testing on the first and tenth days of quarantine

      TransportApril 01, 2021
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