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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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Dubai residents Jim Mansfield and his wife Ericka say their vote in the US elections will factor in peace and security in the Middle East that is critical for the region. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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US citizens in UAE cast votes in polarising presidential election

Many Americans in the Emirates have cast their votes online ahead of the November 5 election

UAENovember 01, 2024
Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is lit up for its first Diwali celebrations. Victor Besa / The National
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Diwali in UAE: Indian expats celebrate at Abu Dhabi's Baps temple

UAE leaders post messages of hope and peace to mark the celebrations

UAEOctober 31, 2024
Abhijeet Ahire at the Amnesty visa renewal tents, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Al Awir, Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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VideoComputer engineer in job scam says UAE visa amnesty saved his life

Programmer thought his 'life had ended' with mounting overstay visa fees and savings swindled in sophisticated scam

UAEOctober 25, 2024
Abhijeet Ahire at the Amnesty visa renewal tents, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Al Awir, Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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Man duped with fake job offer gets second chance with amnesty

Programmer thought his 'life had ended' with mounting overstay visa fees and savings swindled in sophisticated scam

UAEOctober 24, 2024
Since returning home on September 27, the 21-year-old has been undergoing counselling at a psychiatric hospital in Kerala's capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. Photo: Kannu family
Indian man duped by rogue recruiters returns home under visa amnesty

Shanu Kannu's family urge action against fake agents who lure people to Dubai with promises of good jobs

UAEOctober 17, 2024
Officials help overstayers during the visa amnesty at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Consulates fear illegal residents shunning visa amnesty as deadline looms

Number of people accepting amnesty lower than expected with three weeks until deadline

UAEOctober 09, 2024
Gaza's Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius, which was damaged by Israeli bombardment about two weeks after hostilities began in 2023. Reuters
Christian families in Gaza split up in hope ‘someone will survive’ bombs

Tiny Christian community to observe day of prayer for peace on October 7

MENAOctober 07, 2024
Kfir Bibas was eight months old when Hamas militants took him captive along with his four-year-old brother Ariel, mother Shiri and father Yarden from the Nir Oz kibbutz in southern Israel on October 7 last year. Photo: Hostage Families Forum
Israeli children held by Hamas cannot be forgotten, family urges

Family of the 'last children in captivity' call for hostage release to be central to peace talks

MENAOctober 04, 2024
Mahipal Gollaguju is relieved after his amnesty application was approved at an Amer centre in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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Emirati official’s Urdu video is 'amnesty blessing' for Indian worker

Construction worker says free ticket home from a community group made his 'heart happy’ after months living illegally in the UAE

UAESeptember 30, 2024
Priya Pinto's book draws on her experience of losing her 39-year-old husband and rebuilding a life for their children. Antonie Robertson/The National
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Dubai widow channels her grief into a book to help bereaved families

Priya Pinto shares her family's story from grief to resilience to help others deal with the death of a loved one

UAESeptember 25, 2024
GDRFA officials are urging visa overstayers to legalise their presence in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
UAE extends exit pass validity for visa amnesty seekers

People whose visas expired have until October 31 to make their stay legal or leave

UAESeptember 24, 2024
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said events provide platforms to connect people as he approved the plan. Photo: Dubai Media office
Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh10 billion for Dubai Exhibition Centre

Expansion plan will create the region's largest indoor events venue with 180,000 square metres covering 26 halls spanning 1.2km on a single level

UAESeptember 23, 2024
A gathering of UAE leaders, religious heads, government officials and residents watch the new 3D film that charts the history of the temple from conception to inauguration. Photos: Baps Hindu Mandir
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Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi records 1.3 million visitors since opening

Officials prepare for surge in number of worshippers ahead of festivals including Diwali

UAESeptember 16, 2024
Ummer Kummali and his wife Jameela received Dh5 million in compensation to pay for the treatment of their son Shifin. Ruel Pableo / The National
Dh5m payout for delivery rider two years after crash left him paralysed

Shifin Kummali's parents say payout will bring relief but they will 'never recover from terrible tragedy'

UAESeptember 09, 2024
Officials helping violators during the second day of visa amnesty at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai in Al Awir area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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'Nobody left behind’: major push to tackle visa issues as amnesty begins second week

Major drive continues to renew passports, verify identity and issue travel documents required to start the visa amnesty process

UAESeptember 08, 2024
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