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Kelly Clarke

Kelly Clarke

Senior News Reporter
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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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Many pupils are looking forward to seeing their teachers in person after almost six months away. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UAE teachers prepare for live-streamed lessons as schools reopen

In some schools, pupils will follow a hybrid schedule, taking in-person classes on some days and online ones on others

EducationAugust 31, 2020
Abu Dhabi banned illegal satellite dishes in 2015. Ravindranath K / The National
Abu Dhabi issues warning about unsightly satellite dishes

Inspectors launch awareness campaign to reduce the number of fixtures and protect city's appearance

GovernmentAugust 26, 2020
Dorsai Khaghani says she spent hundreds of dirhams on colourful face masks for her five-year-old daughter Karla. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UAE families rush to buy face masks before first day of school

Many parents opt for colourful face coverings to ease children in to wearing them

EducationAugust 24, 2020
Plate number V12 sold for Dh?? million at auction. Courtesy: Roads and Transport Authority
Dubai number plate auction fetches more than Dh14.7m

Number plate V12 sold for Dh7 million while the S20 fetched Dh4.06m

TransportAugust 23, 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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Dubai immigration official clarifies visa rules

Dubai immigration official answers travel and visa questions from public

HealthAugust 22, 2020
Volunteers pack donation boxes in Abu Dhabi as part of the 'From UAE and For Lebanon' initiative. Courtesy Emirates Foundation
UAE volunteers pack thousands of donated items for families in Beirut

Residents can drop more items, including baby formula and sanitary products, to the Jiu Jitsu Arena in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Thursday evening

GovernmentAugust 19, 2020
Those who do not update their details risk being turned away from check-in at the airport of departure. Wikimedia Commons / Aero Icarus
Air India Express: passengers need to update ICA forms for UAE travel

The airline posted a guide on social media of what to do before booking a plane ticket

GovernmentAugust 17, 2020
Parents search for school items for their children ahead of the new academic year. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE parents find ways to save money on school uniforms

Many private schools stipulate that clothes must come from an approved retailer, which can push up the price for some families

EducationAugust 17, 2020
Mohamed Shan has been in Sri Lanka since March but will be flying back to the UAE soon after successfully updating his personal details on the new site. Courtesy: Mohamed Shan
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Returning UAE residents offer tips and tell others not to give up hope

Residents are advised anyone who wishes to return to the Emirates to input their data in the dedicated portal to facilitate their journey

UAEAugust 13, 2020
Hamza Naeem flew to Islamabad in March for his wedding. He is due to return to the Emirates this week. Hamza Naeem
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Residents rush to book flights to UAE as approval process waived

Residents relieved to return to the Emirates after months abroad

GovernmentAugust 12, 2020
More than 130,000 tonnes of glass is to be shipped to Beirut from Dubai to help repair the capital following a devastating explosion at the port. Courtesy: Lebanese Business Council
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138 tonnes of glass to be sent to Beirut from Dubai to fix windows

A shipment of 138 tonnes of glass will leave Dubai on Wednesday

GovernmentAugust 12, 2020
Two nurses stand by an isolation room at Dubai American Academy. The school is gearing up to welcome back pupils next month with a raft of precautions and safety measures. Pawan Singh / The National
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UAE schools give a glimpse of what back to school looks like

Masks, thermal scanners and no swimming, 'The National' takes a tour of campuses as they get set to welcome pupils back

EducationAugust 11, 2020
Megan Pankhurst, from London, will join Dubai British School – Jumeirah Park in August. Courtesy: Megan Pankhurst
Teachers head to UAE to take up new jobs as schools prepare to reopen

Hundreds will take up new positions when classes return for the first time since March

EducationAugust 10, 2020
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Kelly Clarke. Aid is loaded onto a truck by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to support Beirut. Wednesday, August 5th, 2020. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Humanitarian agencies dispatch 43 tonnes of aid to Lebanon from Dubai

More than Dh2m of medical equipment was flown to Lebanon on Wednesday

TransportAugust 06, 2020
Homeless and jobless people from Ghana gather at a park in Dubai's Satwa district in June. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Hundreds of Ghanians repatriated from UAE

Most had become stuck in the country on visit visas when the UAE closed its borders in March

UAEAugust 06, 2020
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