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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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Strong historic ties between the UAE and China will form the bedrock of partnerships with the rest of the Arab world, according to the Chinese ambassador to the Emirates. Photo: General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai
UAE to play crucial role as China increases presence in region, says envoy

Strategic partnerships between the two countries will boost wider co-operation, says Chinese ambassador to Emirates

UAEJune 21, 2024
British software programmer Kriss Harris at his desk in a one-bedroom Dubai Marina apartment. Chris Whiteoak / The National
My Dubai Rent: Computer programmer opts for one bedroom in ‘best location'

The Dh110,000 apartment in Dubai Marina compliments Kriss Harris’s active lifestyle, with quick access to the gym, running, cycling and walking areas

UAEJune 16, 2024
Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and chief executive of Expo City Dubai Authority, has set out ambitious plans for the Expo City Dubai Foundation. Photo: Expo City Dubai
Expo City Dubai Foundation formed to support female entrepreneurs

Organisation aims to support start-ups working to address global issues including water scarcity and health inequalities

UAEJune 07, 2024
BJP supporters from Abu Dhabi watch the election counting in India as Narendra Modi leads. Victor Besa / The National
Indian citizens in UAE react to Modi's election victory

Congress supporters say it's a call for change while demanding inflation and inequality must be addressed

UAEJune 04, 2024
The programme reaches pupils in 155 UAE public schools who learn Mandarin from nursery until high school and also learn about Chinese music and culture. Photo: Chinese Language Programme
UAE pupils write letters in Mandarin to Chinese president

President Xi Jinping thanks 'little ambassadors’ for letters of friendship that celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties

UAEMay 31, 2024
President Sheikh Mohamed presents the First Class Order of Zayed II medal to Ambassador Fatumanava-o-Upolu III Dr Pa'olelei Luteru, permanent representative of Samoa to the UN, and chair of the Alliance of Small Island States. Photo: Presidential Court
Climate threat is close to home for Samoa's Cop28 champion

People who work on the frontlines and won a prestigious UAE award say the world must continue to unite at future climate summits

Cop28May 25, 2024
President Sheikh Mohamed bestowed the First Class Order of Zayed II on a number of climate advocates for offering their expertise and guidance during Cop28. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Presidential Court
Climate champions awarded for role in success of Cop28

Work of political and indigenous leaders, and policymakers from around the world recognised by Sheikh Mohamed for guiding UAE in delivering landmark climate summit

UAEMay 22, 2024
Thousands of Indians living abroad will vote along side millions of local-based voters as elections enter their final stretch. AP
Indians living in the UAE fly home to cast their votes

Non-resident citizens are volunteering at polling stations and encouraging people to take part in countrywide elections

UAEMay 20, 2024
A Protestant church will have its first service on Sunday in its new house in Abu Dhabi. The Church of South India is the second place of worship to open near the Baps Hindu Temple in the capital’s Cultural District. Antonie Robertson/The National
‘Guardian angel’ Indian Protestant church opens in Abu Dhabi

First service on Sunday come two months after opening of Baps Hindu temple

UAEApril 27, 2024
Volunteers from the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre take residents in Sharjah to safety. Photo: Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre
Sharjah floods: Volunteers in dinghys float supplies to residents

Pleas for food, drinking water, and medical care as elderly and patients are still in need

UAEApril 23, 2024
Workers continue to clear flooded roads in Dubai on Monday. Pawan Singh / The National
Gridlock on roads as Dubai residents return to work after record rainfall

Congestion reported across several exits and entrances to motorways and internal roads as city gets back on its feet after downpour

UAEApril 22, 2024
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, chaired a meeting with government officials in Dubai after the recent bad weather. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Hamdan approves free temporary housing and aid for flood-affected residents

Crown Prince of Dubai directs developers and management companies to help rain-damaged communities

UAEApril 21, 2024
Rubesh Pillai's family home in Dubai's Green Community West was badly flooded during this week's unprecedented rainfall. Antonie Robertson / The National
Flood-hit residents hail heroes who braved storms to offer aid

'Walls of water' make apartment blocks and villas difficult to reach in Dubai, Ajman and Sharjah, as residents appeal for food and drinking water

UAEApril 20, 2024
An abandoned car is partly submerged on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE drivers abandon waterlogged vehicles amid record rainfall

Many had no choice but to leave their cars on flooded roads and walk following the heavy rain in Dubai

UAEApril 18, 2024
The 23 sailors from Bangladesh are safe, the ship is being escorted by naval vessels out of the high-risk zone and will reach Dubai’s Al Hamriya port next week. Photo: SR Shipping
Hostages' families tell of relief after Somali pirates free crew

Cargo ship MV Abdullah and 23 crew due to reach Dubai next week with naval escort through high-risk zone

MENAApril 17, 2024
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