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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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      DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , December 28 – 2020 :- Amir Khan, British professional boxer posing for the photo during the Rising Stars (people with determination) event held at the Fairmont The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News/Online/Instagram. Story by Kelly
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      World champion boxer Amir Khan wants to host mega sporting event in Dubai

      The decorated fighter was recently elected president of the World Boxing Council Middle East and has no plans to retire any time soon

      UAEDecember 28, 2020
      Phil Dunn
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      Dubai resident's year-long pledge: eat only what you can grow

      Phil Dunnis on a mission to raise awareness about the importance of food security

      EnvironmentDecember 23, 2020
      American comedian and TV presenter Steve Harvey in Dubai. The UAE is full of raw and authentic experiences, he said. Pawan Singh / The National
      'Raw and authentic': US comedian Steve Harvey samples Emirati life

      American TV star is making a video series for 'world’s coolest winter' campaign launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

      UAEDecember 17, 2020
      Corina Berners-Schultheis, head taxidermist at the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Nad Al Sheba. (Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National) Reporter: Section:
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      Well and truly stuffed: meet the incredible taxidermist of Dubai

      The art of taxidermy is truly impressive – if not a little strange

      EnvironmentDecember 16, 2020
      Dr Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, says the new policy focuses on enhancing quality of life by preserving ecosystems. Courtesy: MoCCAE
      Food security and improving air quality under focus in UAE's new environment policy

      Guidelines focus on eight key pillars identified after a detailed study of the environmental situation in the country

      EnvironmentDecember 16, 2020
      Dr Elanor McCarthy says she was left speechless when Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Tommy Fleetwood joined her on the golf course. Courtesy: Dr Elanor McCarthy
      Frontline worker in Dubai meets her sporting heroes

      Family doctor Eleanor McCarthy left speechless when Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Tommy Fleetwood and Henrik Stenson join her on golf course

      HealthDecember 14, 2020
      Photograph from the Itihad archive showing Shiekh Zayed greeting his son Shiekh Mohammed (now Crown prince) on his graduation from Sandhurst militray academy in the UK. Photograph from the Itihad archive showing Shiekh Zayed greeting his son Shiekh Mohammed (now Crown prince) on his graduation from Sandhurst militray academy in the UK in 1979. *** Local Caption *** 000003.JPG
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      Sandhurst: the UK military academy that trains Arab royals

      Established in 1812, the institution runs a gruelling 44-week course that tests the physical and mental strength of its young cadets

      EducationDecember 13, 2020
      Frontline heroes at Yas Marina Circuit for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Courtesy: Seven Media
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      Frontline workers enjoy thrill of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

      A total of 600 passes were made available at this year’s event

      HealthDecember 12, 2020
      Splash water park at Hotel Riu Dubai on Deira Islands. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Hotel Riu Dubai: a look inside the first hotel on Deira Islands

      The four-star property welcomed its first guests on Thursday

      LifestyleDecember 10, 2020
      Trixie LohMirmand, executive vice president of events management at Dubai World Trade Centre. All the playbooks that ever existed on understanding customers are now obsolete, she said. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Coronavirus: How Dubai managed to pull off a safe in-person event at Gitex

      More than 1,000 social distancing stickers, disposable microphone covers and 809 sanitisers were placed in the event centre

      GovernmentDecember 09, 2020
      Younus Al Nasser, assistant director general of Smart Dubai, talks to an audience at Gitex about how the pandemic has changed the world of work. Pawan Singh / The National
      Job loyalty falls as pandemic shapes new worklife future, Dubai report finds

      Smart Dubai's Future of Work report says individuals will no longer be tied to corporate structures, long-term roles or even fixed locations

      GovernmentDecember 08, 2020
      Adran, a blue humanoid developed using advanced software, sensors, artificial skin and animatronics, speaks to visitors at Gitex 2020 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Five cool things to check out at Dubai’s Gitex

      From dart-throwing robots to a humanised android named Adran, the power of technology shines bright

      TransportDecember 07, 2020
      Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of cybersecurity for the UAE government, said attacks have increased dramatically since the onset of the Covid-19 as more people switched online for work, socialising and shopping. Pawan Singh / The National
      UAE cybercrime chief warns of surge in credit card and password theft

      Mohamed Al Kuwaiti said artificial intelligence can help to tackle major attacks – but people have a crucial role to play

      GovernmentDecember 07, 2020
      Uber Dubai
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      Flying Uber taxi wows the Dubai crowds at Gitex

      The seven-tonne craft will be able to hit speeds of 290 kilometres per hour, offering passengers a hi-tech solution to beating the traffic

      TransportDecember 07, 2020
      Photographer Ramesh Shukla at his home in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      How residents are preparing to enjoy National Day after a tough year

      December 2 parades were put on hold to avoid gatherings - but the significance of the day will not be lost

      UAENovember 28, 2020
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