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Rachel Kelly

Rachel Kelly

Climate Editor
Rachel is Climate Editor at The National, overseeing climate-related content. Rachel moved to the UAE in 2023, and prior to that she worked for both of Singapore’s national news organisations - Singapore Press Holdings and Channel NewsAsia - for close to 15 years as a Senior Presenter, Prime Time anchor, and Music Director specialising in finance and the environment.

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The project, called Prosperity With A Purpose, aims to link investors with real-world olive trees through blockchain tokens that represent ownership in a tangible, productive asset. AFP
Tokenising the tree of life: Olive blockchain project sprouts in Dubai

Global Olive Corporation unveils plan to digitalise 100 million olive trees

May 11, 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE- April 02 2015: Residents woke up to find the capital blanketed by a sandstorm that reduced visibility on the roads and forced people to wear dust masks and cover their faces. Deepthi Unnikrishnan/The National *** Local Caption *** DU - 02022015 - Sandstorm 04.JPG
We are seeing dust storms earlier than usual, say UAE experts

Environment Agency Abu Dhabi aims to integrate satellite data and AI into air pollution prediction

May 08, 2025
AI is set to play a key role in the education of future generations, especially in the UAE. Photo: Century Tech
UAE private schools begin to weave AI into all aspects of curriculum

Far from being a standalone subject, teaching will be spread across subjects and taught by upskilled teachers

May 05, 2025
Seagrass meadows are important habitats for many crustaceans.
Scientists rally to protect the Gulf's overlooked seagrass meadows

It feeds dugongs, shelters fish, and captures carbon faster than rainforests - so why is seagrass still overlooked? Experts gather in Abu Dhabi to change that

May 03, 2025
Putting a stop to flaring is expected to result in environmental and economic benefits. Reuters
UAE hosts World Bank meeting to curb global gas flaring by 2030

Adnoc aims to play leading role in drive to end wasteful process

May 01, 2025
UAE school operator Taaleem has achieved T4's Best School to Work Certified Group status. T4 Education
UAE school group sets global benchmark for teacher satisfaction standards

Taaleem wins international status for leadership and wellness practices

May 01, 2025
The NCM has issued a public health warning about the rise in temperatures. AFP
UAE braces for prolonged extreme summer with temperatures likely to hit 48ºC

Residents have been urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity

April 30, 2025
Visitors photograph and observe plants and animals around the Terra Pavilion in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Public invited to take part in huge wildlife project in Dubai

Citizens scientists across the emirate encouraged to document urban biodiversity as part of the City Nature Challenge

April 25, 2025
The UAEV charging station at the EVIS summit at Adnec Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
UAE's first electric-only refuelling station to open this year

Electric vehicle infrastructure firm UAEV eyes 1,000 charging stations by 2030 amid surging EV demand

April 23, 2025
View of Harrow International School Dubai. Photo: Taaleem
Harrow's UAE schools to charge up to Dh100,000 for primary years

Taaleem boss says 'super premium' schools will have best facilities available

April 22, 2025
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed tours Emirates Flight Catering, which serves 498 flights daily. Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Hamdan hails Emirates Flight Catering's role in Dubai aviation

The team produces more than 250,000 meals a day for Emirates and other international airlines

April 19, 2025
Abdulla Alahbabi has become first Emirati to complete the polar hat-trick, having already skied to the North and South Poles. Photo: Abdulla Alahbabi
Emirati becomes first UAE citizen to complete the polar hat-trick

Abdulla Alahbabi skied 265km from east to west Greenland in March

April 17, 2025
Flooding in the Al Barsha area of Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
One year after Dubai deluge: How the city is adapting for the future

Emirate is preparing for any repeat of the worst storm in 75 years as scientists warn of intensifying extreme weather

April 16, 2025
The Sustainable City 2.0 will set new standards for urban planning, the developer says. Photo: SEE Holding
Inside the AI-powered future of Dubai's Sustainable City 2.0

New Dubai development will be launched within two years and house 20,000 people

April 13, 2025
Abu Dhabi's mangroves. The UAE’s hosting of the IUCN congress is a testament to its role as a key player in global environmental issues. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
UAE's hosting of conservation congress 'underscores role as climate driving force'

Event to draw 10,000 participants from more than 160 countries

April 10, 2025

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