Rachel Kelly

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Rachel Kelly |Nour Ibrahim |Aveen Karim

Young people in the Middle East have spoken of their fears after the US government decided to freeze overseas student interviews and plan to begin vetting their social media accounts. The directive signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and sent to diplomatic and consular posts stops interview appointments at US universities. The move was announced only days after the US took steps to bar foreign students from Harvard University as part of a campaign against some higher education institutions.

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Ahmed S. Almansoori |Rachel Kelly |Sara Ruthven |Cody Combs

A US judge has blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from barring Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. Friday's temporary restraining order stops the government from pulling Harvard’s certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Programme, which allows it to host international students with visas to study in the US.

2 months ago | thenationalnews.com | Rachel Kelly |Salam Al Amir

Dubai Police have said there were no fatalities in a hot-air balloon incident that occurred in the Emirate on March 23. A statement to The National from the Dubai Media Office said: "All injuries resulting from the incident were classified as minor to moderate, and those affected received immediate medical attention.

Mar 24, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Rachel Kelly

Food loss and waste initiative Ne’ma says consumer behaviour is shifting

Feb 21, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Daniel Bardsley |Rachel Kelly

Could alternative proteins take a bite out of the UAE's meat consumption? New study finds that more than 20 per cent of Emirati consumers would consider making a change that could benefit their health - and the environment