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      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Senior National Reporter
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      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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      Kalariyullathil Arjun, a mechanical engineer from southern India’s Kerala state, was among 12 Indians killed in Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas blast. Photo: S Ali
      Loved ones bid farewell to 12 Indians killed in Qatar gas blast

      Colleagues remember young engineer from Kerala, among the men who died in explosion in world’s largest LNG export facility

      GulfJune 28, 2026
      Stranded vessels could start moving through the Strait of Hormuz 'pretty soon', the IMO said. Reuters
      Oman and UN set up corridor for safe passage of stranded ships

      Officials working to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stuck in Gulf

      GulfJune 24, 2026
      Deb Jones, deputy head of pastoral at Dubai College, believes the new legislation could inspire a cultural shift. Photo: Dubai College
      School heads say new social media rules will 'protect childhood in digital age'

      Schools will be a bridge to spread the word on how the new policy will protect children and increase real-world interaction

      UAEJune 20, 2026
      Shanessa Dsouza, pictured with her mother Preethi, is in favour of the UAE's social media ban for under-15s. Photo: Preethi Dsouza
      Dubai teenager who warned social media 'affected my brain' hails UAE ban

      Experience of Shanessa Dsouza, 15, underlines importance of imposing age restrictions online

      UAEJune 18, 2026
      The UAE flag has been displayed with pride throughout the Iran war. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Business owners back UAE to emerge stronger as US-Iran peace plan brings hope

      Residents say they are in country for long haul after enduring challenges of war

      UAEJune 18, 2026
      A sailor is winched up to safety after unladen oil tanker MT Marivex was hit by US missiles off Oman. Photo: All India Seafarers and General Workers Union
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      'Fire on board, please help': panic on an oil tanker hit by US missile

      Exclusive: Distress calls and videos show fear taking hold on the MT Marivex, the first of three tankers hit by US forces this week

      GulfJune 12, 2026
      Emirati basketball player Khawla Ali with her coach Latifa Essarokh at the Special Olympics UAE Games where clubs and centres competed for selection to the national squad. Victor Besa / The National
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      Special Olympics athletes shine at UAE Games

      Abu Dhabi competition to be followed by regional contests – before Summer Games begin in Chile

      UAEJune 10, 2026
      Athletes arrive for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics UAE Games at Adnec in Abu Dhabi. Ryan Lim / The National
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      Special Olympics UAE brings ‘life-changing opportunities’

      More than 1,000 athletes attend opening ceremony in Abu Dhabi with overseas teams showing support

      UAEJune 07, 2026
      A ship is anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16, amid the effective closure of the waterway due to the Iran war. Getty Images
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      'I can still hear blast that killed my friend': Life at sea under Iranian fire

      For the 20,000 seafarers stranded as war rages around them, and the relatives living in fear for their safety, the last three months have been a terrifying ordeal with no end in sight

      UAEMay 22, 2026
      Updated guidelines to keep teenagers safe were explained by Meta experts to Instagram parent influencers in Dubai during a workshop organised by Creators HQ. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      How to set Instagram guardrails for teenagers: Meta calls on parent influencers

      Social media giant breaks down how mothers and fathers can supervise teenage accounts

      UAEMay 18, 2026
      There were nine repatriation charter flights from the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the month from March 13. Photo: Department of Migrant Workers / Facebook
      Philippines has evacuated more than 9,000 citizens from Gulf

      Hans Leo Cacdac, Secretary of Department of Migrant Workers, flies home with Filipino citizens in latest special repatriation flight from Kuwait

      UAEMay 15, 2026
      President Sheikh Mohamed is received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi during a working visit in January. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
      Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s short UAE visit to 'deepen brotherly ties'

      Deepak Mittal, India’s ambassador to the UAE, says further strengthening partnership and energy are among key focus areas

      UAEMay 15, 2026
      A pupil learns Arabic in a remote lesson in Dubai. Distance learning has been reinstated throughout the UAE for this week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      'No version without disruption': UAE schools return to remote learning

      Team effort and clear directives guide move back to learning from home

      UAEMay 05, 2026
      First-quarter passenger traffic was 21 per cent lower than the same period last year. AFP
      Dubai airport boss predicts rapid recovery as Q1 figures are revealed

      Paul Griffiths says the transit hub will get back to full capacity

      UAEMay 04, 2026
      Faisi Shalmani carries the hiker back down the trail, as his team works to revive her along the way. Photo: AFT Adventures
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      Daring Ras Al Khaimah rescue saves hiker's life on perilous Stairway to Heaven

      Faisi Shalmani carried stricken resident on his back for three hours to reach medical aid

      UAEMay 01, 2026
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