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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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      Training, mentorship and grants on offer for aspiring entrepreneurs with start-up plans in the Emirates

      UAEMarch 14, 2025
      The UAE's Abdullah Al Nuaimi, centre, won a gold medal in snowboarding at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Photo: Special Olympics UAE
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      UAEMarch 12, 2025
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      UAEMarch 11, 2025
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      UAEMarch 01, 2025
      Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi believes education can rehabilitate children rescued from bonded labour. Photo: Pradeep Tewari
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      UAEFebruary 26, 2025
      Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, pictured at a previous conference, has spoken of the importance of the UAE's robust trading ties with India. The National
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      UAEFebruary 25, 2025
      Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, with Sunjay Sudhir, India’s ambassador to the UAE, and MR Rangaswami, founder and chairman of Indiaspora, in Abu Dhabi at the Indiaspora forum. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE and India bound by shared values, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak says

      Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence tells meeting of Indian expats that long-standing relations will result in more partnerships and joint ventures

      UAEFebruary 24, 2025
      Dubai-based influencers Sirin Mazumdar and Farooq Shah have urged fans to embrace the spirit of sport when their sides clash on Sunday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      UAEFebruary 22, 2025
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      UAEFebruary 21, 2025
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      UAEFebruary 18, 2025
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      UAEFebruary 18, 2025
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      UAEFebruary 11, 2025
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