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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

      The UAE has a free national helpline to support the mental health of vulnerable people. Courtesy DFWAC
      UAE's mental health helpline receives more than 700 calls

      Volunteers handled more than 12,000 calls from elderly citizens as part of another initiative

      HealthOctober 10, 2020
      Tourists arrive at Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates on July 8, 2020, as the country reopened its doors to international visitors in the hope of reviving its tourism industry after a nearly four-month closure. (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)
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      UAE permits for overseas workers a welcome step for companies

      The move could see a rise in nursing, doctor and senior management roles being filled in UAE

      GovernmentOctober 08, 2020
      Black crowned night heron spotted at The Sustainable City in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Dubai community tracks wildlife to improve biodiversity

      Residents of The Sustainable City have installed tracking equipment to monitor population of birds and bats

      EnvironmentOctober 06, 2020
      The Emirates Refuse Derived Fuel plant in Umm Al Quwain. For every 1,000 tonnes of items collected daily from homes in both emirates, about 80 per cent will be converted into alternative energy Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Inside the UAE factory turning household waste into fuel

      Throwaway items from 550,000 residents in Ajman and Umm Al Quwain are now powering cement factories

      EnvironmentOctober 05, 2020
      Dubai resident Neelam Bhatia with her son, Dhiren Bhatia. Pawan Singh / The National
      Single mum in Dubai struggles to support autistic son after losing job

      Neelam Bhatia's son is autistic and suffers from a genetic disorder which requires costly medical check-ups

      HealthOctober 03, 2020
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 27, 2020. Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspectors check safety standards of a construction site at the Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Reporter: Haneen Dajani
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      UAE jobs: Our guide to 14 sectors and the salaries on offer

      Scroll through our gallery to compare your wage to a typical salary in the Emirates

      UAEOctober 01, 2020
      The Ministry of Education has revoked the licences of six universities in the UAE. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
      Ministry of Education revokes licences of six universities in UAE

      As part of its annual review, the ministry also placed six universities on probation for failing to meet quality standards

      EducationSeptember 30, 2020
      Recruiters expect to see a jobs boom in the coming months as economic confidence grows and companies expand or replace laid-off employees. Getty Images
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      UAE recruiters say jobseekers willing to take 30 per cent pay cut

      Economic turmoil in residents’ home countries – and a desire to stay in the Emirates – means some will take a hit on earnings

      UAESeptember 29, 2020
      A worker undergoes a Covid-19 screening in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National
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      Where to get a PCR nasal swab test in Abu Dhabi for Dh200

      Clinics and hospitals across the city give discounts in an effort to drive down Covid-19 infections

      HealthSeptember 29, 2020
      Melina Timson-Katchis, a triathlete, finds it hard to exercise after getting all clear from Covid-19. Reem Mohammed / The National
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      Recovered Covid-19 patients tell of lingering symptoms months on

      Men and women of all ages still report symptoms months after receiving the all-clear

      HealthSeptember 17, 2020
      Dubai Economy fines 12 establishments, including shops and tailors, for breaking Covid-19 safety measures. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Dubai businesses fined for flouting Covid-19 rules

      Shops, tailors and sports facilities in Dubailand among those fined and cautioned by Dubai Economy

      GovernmentSeptember 16, 2020
      Residents of luxury Dubai community will be fined Dh500 if caught feeding stray cats. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National
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      Dubai community residents warned of Dh500 fine for feeding stray cats

      Tenants and homeowners in The Lakes, The Springs and The Meadows were warned this week

      EnvironmentSeptember 10, 2020
      Normal service has been suspended at several passport offices around the world because of Covid-19. Courtesy: Emirates
      Applications backlog delays passport renewal for residents

      Reduced staff to allow social distancing has resulted in forms taking longer than normal to process

      GovernmentSeptember 09, 2020
      Cleaners wipe the glass windows at the Dubai Frame during humid and hazy conditions in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Dubai and Abu Dhabi weather: Get set to sweat as humidity levels surge

      The scorching heat of summer may be over - but now get ready for a sticky situation

      EnvironmentSeptember 08, 2020
      Can Cai, a Chinese resident, and his mother, Ying Luo, and five-year-old son, Tiancheng Cai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      8 UAE residents on the impact Covid-19 had on their home countries

      From China to Jordan, some of the UAE's many nationalities tell of sadness and hope

      HealthSeptember 04, 2020
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