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      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Senior National Reporter
      Location
      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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      Abhijeet Ahire at the Amnesty visa renewal tents, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Al Awir, Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
      Play03:17
      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
      Camera6
      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
      Camera12
      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
      Camera10
      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
      Camera8
      '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
      UAE cyclist Ahmed Al Badwawi is making his debut at the Paralympics Games in Paris. Photo: Mohammed Al Murawwi
      Emirati Paralympic cyclist proud to represent UAE in Paris

      Ahmed Al Badwawi has his eyes on more glory after the Paris Paralympics 2024

      UAESeptember 03, 2024
      Officials in the men section taking finger prints for out pass during the visa amnesty at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai in Al Awir area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
      Play03:12
      UAE visa amnesty sees thousands turn out to legalise stay

      The two-month initiative started on Sunday and is open for people with expired residency and visit visas

      UAESeptember 01, 2024
      Vivi Wu says a hotel apartment is convenient because housekeepibg is part of the deal and she does not have to pay for the internet or water and electricity. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Family opts for JLT serviced hotel apartment

      Location and ease of living are non-negotiable considerations for a Chinese family who call Jumeirah Lakes Towers home

      UAESeptember 01, 2024
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