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Ramola Talwar Badam

Ramola Talwar Badam

Senior National Reporter
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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Expo City's country pavilions will be redeveloped into luxury lofts. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Expo pavilions get second life as luxury loft homes in Expo City Dubai

Work begins to redevelop pavilions into low-rise flats that will be handed over next year at prices from Dh1.7million

UAEJanuary 29, 2025
Jane Goodall at Expo City Dubai for the launch of the Jane Goodall Pollinator Garden conservation project. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Jane Goodall opens bee sanctuary named in her honour at Expo City Dubai

Under initiative, 100 hives will be placed in schools across UAE

UAEJanuary 27, 2025
Danail Veselinov, assistant captain of the Galaxy Leader, reunites with his family in Sofia. Reuters
Galaxy Leader sailor freed by Houthis says crew never let go of hope

Joy and tears as seafarers return home after more than a year in captivity

MENAJanuary 25, 2025
Elena Yoncheva, member of the European Parliament, had met Bulgarian sailors Lyubomir Chanev and Danail Veselinov in September last year. Photo: Elena Yoncheva / Facebook
Yemen's Houthis free crew of Galaxy Leader cargo ship after 430 days

Efforts are being made for captain Lyubomir Chanev and assistant captain Danail Veselinov to reunite with their families

UAEJanuary 23, 2025
The inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th US President dominated the front page of newspapers around the world as US citizens overseas react with caution about his second term in office. AFP
Donald Trump’s historic second term splits American opinion in the UAE

US citizens support securing the border, strengthening the economy, others worry about extreme use of power

UAEJanuary 21, 2025
A UAE Golden Visa. The National. Pawan Singh / The National
How rules for UAE's 10-year golden visa have changed

Revised salary requirements mean you now need to earn a higher basic wage to qualify

UAEDecember 31, 2024
The world’s largest wooden ring structure is being prepared for Expo 2025 Osaka. Credit: Expo 2025 Osaka
World’s largest wooden ring is ready for Expo 2025 Osaka

Japanese architect of the Expo masterplan said he absorbed 'meaning and excitement' of world’s fair during visit to Dubai Expo 2020

UAEDecember 30, 2024
The Anthony family with Baby Jazlynn at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi where worshippers gathered to celebrate Christmas. Victor Besa / The National
Churches in UAE ask faithful to promote peace and healing in Christmas Day services

Tens of thousands of Christians gather in churches to take part in traditional masses across the Emirates

UAEDecember 25, 2024
Nuns help children decorate the Christmas tree at the Holy Family Church in Gaza. Photo: Holy Family Church Gaza
How a group of Christians observe a sombre Christmas amid Gaza war

Daily phone calls from Pope Francis and prayers give courage to the last remaining Christian community in the north of the enclave

MENADecember 24, 2024
Thousands have availed of the visa amnesty programme at the Indian Consulate in Dubai. Consulate General of India, Dubai
Why thousands seek UAE visa amnesty to ‘reset’ their lives

People who lived illegally for more than 20 years get visa fines waived as amnesty enters final stretch

UAEDecember 21, 2024
The Houthis said they began their attacks on shipping in solidarity with the Palestinians and in retaliation on for Israel’s military action against Hamas in Gaza. Getty Images / The National
How the Red Sea threat has surged despite US-led naval patrols

Houthi attacks on shipping have persisted for more than a year, with no end in sight

MENADecember 17, 2024
Sharjah Police say initial indications are that the accident was caused by brake failure, which led the driver to lose control. Photo: Sharjah Media Office
Indian consulate to aid families of nine killed in Khor Fakkan bus crash

Three others in a critical condition after vehicle carrying 83 workers overturned in Sharjah

UAEDecember 17, 2024
The Maarrawi family are based in Dubai but hope to be part of rebuilding Syria. Photo: Fayez Maarrawi
Joy tinged with anxiety as Syrians in UAE fear for thousands missing

Syrian residents in UAE hope to rebuild their country after end of dictator's regime

UAEDecember 10, 2024
Paul and Maricel Roxas rent a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai's Al Furjan area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
My Dubai Rent: We downsized to a Dh53,000 Al Furjan apartment

Filipino hotel executive says moving to a smaller home made the family dump inessentials and maximise storage

UAEDecember 01, 2024
Sara Minkara, special adviser on international disability rights at the US Department of State, addresses the Special Olympics Global Centre Summit in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Use AI to collaborate with disabled people, US diplomat says

Sara Minkara draws strength from becoming blind at age seven and calls on policy makers to understand how people with disabilities can contribute

UAENovember 30, 2024
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