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Ramola Talwar Badam

Ramola Talwar Badam

Senior National Reporter
Location
Dubai
Ramola writes in-depth features on maritime piracy, migrant labour, protection of women and minors from trafficking and abuse, teenage suicides, disability access projects, financial debt, fire safety and transport projects. Ramola worked for more than 12 years with the South Asia bureau of the Associated Press and reported on terrorist attacks, religious riots, earthquakes, politics, crime, business, sport and all things Bollywood.
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Yassine Azzouni, a tomato supplier known as the “Tomato Man”, at his warehouse in Dubai. 23rd September 2026 Ahmed Ramzan / The National
Taste of home: How kindness helps small businesses stay afloat amid Iran war

Dubai’s Tomato Man and a family-owned bakery thank customers for rallying when orders dwindled

UAESeptember 25, 2026
Amer Al Farsi, vice president of real estate development at Dubai World Trade Centre. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai readies for 100-plus events in four months

Mega-exhibitions Arabian Travel Market and Gitex to show Dubai is safe and ready for business

UAESeptember 09, 2026
Volunteer groups are take aid to Nuwakot district, which was among the worst hit regions in Nepal's catastrophic flood on August 26. Photo: Shree Lamichhane
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'People are starting from zero': Nepalis band together to support flood victims

Entrepreneurs, philanthropists and aid workers deliver life-saving support to far-flung districts

UAESeptember 06, 2026
Dubai resident Ram Kumar Rijal cries for the hundreds of friends and neighbours he lost in his hometown in the Trishuli Bazaar area of Nepal. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Nepali man living in Dubai mourns more than 100 friends who died in floods

UAE resident grapples with loss after raging floodwater devastated his hometown

UAESeptember 03, 2026
A pedestrian bridge over the swollen Trishuli river in Dhading district, Nepal. EPA
Nepalis in UAE tell of devastation and loss in floods

Community describes mammoth task faced by relief teams

UAEAugust 31, 2026
Paul Justin with his parents at home in Alangulam village in southern India. Photo: Paul Justin
'Treated like animals': Sailor tells of ordeal in Iran’s Bandar Abbas jail

Seafarer released months after war broke out speaks of ruthless treatment and 'close to death' experiences as missiles explode near jail

UAEAugust 30, 2026
People enjoying the first Emirates Loves Palestine event at Expo City Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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'Both are my country': Palestinians on ties that bind them to UAE 

Thousands converge on Emirates Loves Palestine event as community reflects on trying times and better future

UAEAugust 29, 2026
All schools will welcome pupils back to the classroom next week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
No homework for young pupils: Shake-up to UAE schools for the year ahead

Minister of Education sets out plans for new academic school year

UAEAugust 26, 2026
Yasmine Praz Dessimoz, director of operations with the International Committee of the Red Cross, speaks during the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid conference. Antonie Robertson / The National
Red Cross head says impact of Strait of Hormuz closure to still be felt in 2027

Crucial shipping route has faced severe disruption since the start of the Iran war

UAEAugust 25, 2026
Maitha Al Shamsi, Minister of State, speaks during the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE minister's call to empower communities to tackle crises

Minister delivers key message as expert warns of impact of cutbacks on aid efforts

UAEAugust 24, 2026
Schools in the UAE are sticking with their plans to reopen on August 31. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE schools to open as planned despite missile alerts

School leaders said campuses are continuing with preparations to welcome puils and staff

UAEAugust 20, 2026
Sean Jenner and Aryamik Velliyur celebrate their GCSE results at Repton Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
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'Remarkable maturity': Pupils praised for GCSE success despite Iran war fallout

Students endured interruption to school year only months before they were due to sit crucial exams

UAEAugust 20, 2026
Pakistanis wave their national flag during Independence Day celebrations. EPA
National unity marks Pakistan Independence Day celebrations

Pakistan ambassador to UAE Shafqat Ali Khan says contributions of expatriates to Emirates is a highlight of brotherly ties

UAEAugust 14, 2026
On Saturday, India celebrates its independence from British colonial rule. AFP
Indian ambassador calls on young people to continue to work for progress of UAE

Envoy speaks of ‘golden age’ as India marks 80th Independence Day

UAEAugust 14, 2026
Amit Mehta, a cyber security expert, on holiday with his family in Thailand. The Mehta family are among Indians keen to avail themselves of the visa waiver deal. Photo: Amit Mehta
Abu Dhabi's free visa package set to attract more Indian tourists to UAE

Cultural, sports and adventure sites are a tourist draw despite summer heat and regional war

UAEAugust 12, 2026
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