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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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      Al Karama in Dubai is set to be transformed into a pro-pedestrian area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      ‘I feel recharged’: Dubai’s old town residents thrilled by car ban plan

      Proposals could cut congestion, reduce emissions and increase green spaces

      UAEFebruary 08, 2025
      DUBAI, MARCH 03 2021: General view of Dubai Exhibition Center at Expo 2020 Dubai site (Photo by Suneesh SudhakaranExpo 2020 Dubai)
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      VideoNew Dubai Exhibition Centre ready in January 2026

      The National gets exclusive access to Dubai Expo City’s plans for exhibitions and events

      UAEFebruary 07, 2025
      Palestinians, who were displaced to the south at Israel's order during the war, make their way back to their homes in northern Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Reuters
      UAE's Palestinians reject Trump’s Gaza takeover plan

      US President's comments widely condemned with the right to self-determination highlighted

      UAEFebruary 06, 2025
      Construction on the Dh10 billion Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Behind the scenes look at Dh10bn Dubai Exhibition Centre construction

      The National gets exclusive access to Dubai Expo City's plans for exhibitions and events

      UAEFebruary 04, 2025
      The inaugural year celebrations of the Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi drew more than 10,000 Hindu worshippers from across the region. Photo: Baps Hindu Mandir
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      Abu Dhabi based Hindu temple receives 2.2 million people in its first year

      More than 10,000 worshippers prayed at the temple to mark a year since opening

      UAEFebruary 03, 2025
      Jane Goodall says she is 'fit as a fiddle' at 90 thanks to a vegan diet that keeps her healthy. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      How to stay fit at 90? Jane Goodall says it’s down to diet

      Award-winning conservationist explains why she shows no signs of slowing down

      UAEFebruary 01, 2025
      Expo City's country pavilions will be redeveloped into luxury lofts. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      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
      Play01:48
      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
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      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
      Play01:32
      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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