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      Kelly Clarke

      Kelly Clarke

      Senior News Reporter
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      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 , March 22 – 2020 :- Zack Stewart , Grade 12 teacher at the Dubai American Academy taking online class from his home in the Springs in Dubai. Today is the first day of distance learning as all the schools are closed as a preventive measure against coronavirus. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online/Instagram. Story by Sarwat Nasir
      UAE school launches live counselling sessions for parents

      The programme will focus on mental health and well-being

      EducationApril 11, 2020
      More than 1,000 volunteers have been deployed throughout the Emirates to help assist the government during the Covid-19 pandemic. Courtesy: Emirates Foundation
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      UAE calls for volunteers with healthcare background

      Residents can register details at volunteers.ae

      HealthApril 08, 2020
      Until further notice, residents of Dubai cannot walk their dogs in public places. The move is part of the emirate’s strict measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Camera20
      Dubai permit bars residents from walking dogs, police confirm

      Those caught walking pets could receive an on-the-spot penalty or warning from police

      HealthApril 08, 2020
      Some UK tourists have been booked on a flight out of Dubai on Sunday. Wam
      British Embassy in UAE arranges Emirates flight for UK tourists

      The 'self-standing' evacuation flight operated by Emirates will depart on April 5

      TransportApril 02, 2020
      Lina (right) and Ahlam Barhomi say they are looking forward to seeing family back home in France and the UK. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Stranded Dubai tourists start making way home to loved ones

      Holidaymakers Lina and Ahlam Barhomi were stuck in the city after their return flights were cancelled last week

      TransportApril 02, 2020
      Embassies in the UAE worked around the clock to arrange repatriation flights for citizens. Prior registration with embassies and consulates is no longer required with residents returning home able to book tickets online amid the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters
      Play11:29:46
      Embassies arrange return flights for tourists stranded in UAE

      A UK tourist in the UAE is to be flown back to her home in France on Wednesday as embassies work around the clock to aid their citizens

      TransportApril 01, 2020
      The Harries family has been delivering food and supplies to families across Dubai. Heather Harries
      Camera10
      Coronavirus: Dubai mum sets up online group to help those in need

      Heather Harries says she wants to 'lift community spirits' during uncertain times

      UAEMarch 31, 2020
      Abu Dhabi Police issues warning to public about safe use of hand sanitisers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE health authorities recall hand sanitisers

      The products were tested and found to contain less than 60 per cent alcohol

      HealthMarch 31, 2020
      A group of Oman cownose rays swimming in Dubai Marina. Courtesy: Heidi Kirolos
      Play15:01:41
      School of Oman cownose rays spotted in Dubai Marina

      A passer-by shot a short video of the graceful fish on Sunday

      EnvironmentMarch 30, 2020
      Father-of-three Shane Manning, 42, has been in hospital for six days. Shane Manning
      Camera10
      Dubai father hospitalised by virus says 'take it seriously'

      Shane Manning has been in isolation for six days but says he remains upbeat

      HealthMarch 30, 2020
      Thirty two British passengers boarded a flydubai flight on Saturday to Zagreb, Croatia. The passengers will then make their onward journey to the UK. Courtesy: Reuters
      Coronavirus: 32 British nationals leave UAE on flydubai flight

      The British Embassy said it was working to help more tourists get home on charter services

      TransportMarch 29, 2020
      Tadweer workers get ready to disinfect the roads in Abu Dhabi. The three-day nationwide sterilisation drive started on March 26. Victor Besa / The National
      Camera6
      63 new cases in UAE and sterilisation drive to run until April 4

      There were 468 cases in the Emirates as of Saturday

      HealthMarch 29, 2020
      Health authorities advise that all essential cancer care should continue during the Covid-19 pandemic. Jaime Puebla / The National
      Camera6
      Ministry of Health shares video about Covid-19 detection in UAE

      The time taken to detect cases has decreased due to a number of precautionary measures

      HealthMarch 28, 2020
      Many say stimulus package will help ease their financial burden as the Covid-19 outbreak causes challenges for all sections of society. Victor Besa/The National
      Abu Dhabi stimulus package to offer respite in 'difficult times'

      Abu Dhabi rolls out 16-point strategy to help limit the financial consequences felt by impact of coronavirus

      UAEMarch 16, 2020
      Victor Besa / The National
      Planned Abu Dhabi road tolls free for 2020

      The announcement came as part of an economic stimulus package

      TransportMarch 16, 2020
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