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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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      Thousands have availed of the visa amnesty programme at the Indian Consulate in Dubai. Consulate General of India, Dubai
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      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
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      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
      Dubai resident Rabih Takkoush, second right, pictured with his family who are relieved about the ceasefire in Lebanon. Photo: Rabih Takkoush
      UAE's Lebanese community says damage is permanent despite ceasefire

      Truce between Hezbollah and Israel is welcomed but Lebanese living in the Emirates fear long-term effects of the war

      UAENovember 27, 2024
      Emirati athlete Almezin Jasim, who has won national medals in badminton and has autism, says she will never let autism define her. Pawan Singh / The National
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      'Not defined by my disability': How sports and the Special Olympics movement is transforming lives

      A Special Olympic Global Centre set up four years ago takes message of inclusion to the world

      UAENovember 24, 2024
      Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, speaking at the Inclusion for Tomorrow conference at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
      UAE committed to inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities

      Ministers say acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities breaks down barriers in schools, sports and wider world

      UAENovember 20, 2024
      Ahmed Mafaz, a 15-year-old Indian pupil, drowned on Friday off Dubai’s Mamzar beach. Photo: Chengala family
      Family mourns Indian teenager who drowned off Dubai beach

      Ahmed Mafaz was dragged out to sea by strong currents, but family is 'eternally grateful' to stranger who rescued his sister

      UAENovember 17, 2024
      Construction of the Dubai Exhibition expansion at Expo City. Ruel Pableo for The National.
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      On the ground in Dubai's Expo City, as new homes and mega events hub rise out of desert

      First phase of Dh10 billion indoor conference venue set for completion in 2026

      UAENovember 13, 2024
      Sadhguru, left, says marginalised farmers need support before climate change sparks a mass migration from villages to cities. Photo: Save Soil
      ExclusiveIndian climate guru urges Cop29 to help world's small farmers

      Sadhguru to highlight urgent need to support shift to sustainable farming and efforts to boost soil health

      UAENovember 09, 2024
      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
      Camera5
      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
      Play02:28
      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
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