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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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First look at construction to transform the Expo 2020 Dubai site into a residential community with Expo pavilions as a backdrop for apartments and villas that are being constructed
Dubai working to transform Expo site into UAE's first 15-minute city

Expo City Dubai authorities are set to announce new projects this year, with the first homes to be handed over in 2026

UAEAugust 09, 2024
Many elderly residents have decided to stay in the Alma Al Shaab village near Lebanon’s border with Israel despite the area being hit by Israeli missiles
UAE expat fears for family in Lebanon amid threats of war

Joseph's family, like dozens of others, was forced to separate after their border village was repeatedly shelled during the cross fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

UAEAugust 08, 2024
Student leaders in Bangladesh demanded that Muhammad Yunus act as chief adviser of a caretaker government, a day after the military took control as mass demonstrations forced long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee. AFP
Bangladeshi residents in UAE call for peace

Embassy in Abu Dhabi urges restraint and respect for rule of law

UAEAugust 06, 2024
The UAE is offering people with lapsed visas a grace period to finalise their status or exit the country. The National
UAE to begin residency visa overstay amnesty in September

Two-month initiative aims to allow people with expired residency permits to secure their status or exit country without financial penalty

UAEAugust 01, 2024
UAE residents have lost entire families in devastating landslides that have killed more than 140 people in the Wayanad district. Photo: Shreyas Wayanad
UAE residents mourn family and friends killed in Kerala landslide

Indians in the Emirates are anxious about loved ones missing as rescue work continues

UAEJuly 31, 2024
Rescuers help residents after landslides in Wayanad, in the southern state of Kerala, India. Reuters
At least 98 killed and hundreds trapped after Kerala landslide

More than 100 families cut off in Wayanad district after bridge destroyed and houses swept away

AsiaJuly 30, 2024
About 400 million people use the payment platform in India. Antonie Robertson / The National
What Indians in the UAE and tourists need to know about UPI payments

They can use their phones linked to Indian bank accounts to scan QR codes in Dubai stores to make instant digital payments

UAEJuly 27, 2024
Witnesses say the men who died in the shooting on July 15 at a mosque in Wadi Al Kabir, Muscat, saved dozens of lives. The National
'He saved my children': Oman mosque shooting victims hailed as heroes

One week on, survivors and relatives recount how victims saved lives while under attack by ISIS militants

GulfJuly 22, 2024
The Oman mosque shooting suspects seen in a video released by ISIS after the attack.
Three Omani brothers behind Shiite mosque attack, police say

ISIS claimed the shooting in Wadi Al Kabir that killed at least six people as Pakistan ambassador hails 'extreme sacrifice' of mosque volunteers who helped injured

GulfJuly 18, 2024
A still from a video released by ISIS claims to show the gunmen who attacked a mosque in Muscat, killing six people and injuring dozens. Amaq News Agency
Oman mosque attack expected to spur Gulf region against ISIS threat

Experts studying extremist organisations say fatal attack in Muscat bore the hallmark ISIS strategy of trying to divide communities

MENAJuly 17, 2024
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack at the Imam Ali Mosque which left nine people dead, including three gunmen, and dozens injured. Photo: The National
'Non-believers, this is your end': Oman mosque survivors say gunmen chanted as they fired

Attackers used floodlights on roof and had automatic weapons, wounded worshippers say

MENAJuly 17, 2024
Omani police raid a house in Wadi Kabir, on the outskirts of Muscat, on Tuesday, after four people were killed in a shooting at a nearby mosque
ISIS claims responsibility for attack on Oman mosque that left nine dead

Worshippers tell of barrage of gunfire into mosque compound

GulfJuly 16, 2024
Abdulla Lutfi, an Emirati artist with autism who is well-known for his bold black and white work, asks to treat people with special needs to be treated with love and kindness in a series called PODcast by Gulshan that allows people with disabilities to tell their own story. Photo: The Podcast Office
Podcast launched in UAE gives voice to people with disabilities

New podcast shares how people with special needs in the UAE handle bullying and overcome adversity with community support

UAEJuly 15, 2024
UAE athlete Ayesha Al Shamshi aims to lead by example and hopes that others with disabilities will watch her to learn how sport can change their lives. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE women shooters aim for glory at Paralympic Games

Emirati athletes share stories of how qualifying for the Paris Games can drive change

UAEJuly 08, 2024
Travellers on visit visas to the UAE must ensure they have the necessary documents and funds to cover their stay. Pawan Singh / The National
Pakistan envoy urges citizens to abide by UAE visit visa rules

Ambassador says there is no visa ban on Pakistanis but all visitors must have sufficient funds to cover their stay

UAEJuly 04, 2024
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