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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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Digital content creators Zhale Rousta and Nima Farahbakhsh have been keen on living in the Dubai Marina area from the time they saw the neighbourhood in 2007. Victor Besa / The National
My Dubai Rent: Why this content creator loves her Marina apartment

New entrants to the UAE are captivated by Dubai Marina home that captures the pulse of the city

UAEApril 14, 2024
The temple in Abu Dhabi has been open for almost two months. Pawan Singh / The National
Baps Hindu Mandir to launch online booking after surge in visitors

Thousands flocked to the temple in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with visitor numbers expected to increase during holiday period

UAEApril 09, 2024
Biryani is prepared as part of the UAE Food Bank's 'One thousand meals' cooking programme. Pawan Singh / The National
How the UAE Food Bank is a lifeline for those in need

A staggering 70 million meals have been distributed in the UAE and overseas since a huge effort to redistribute excess food began seven years ago

UAEApril 09, 2024
Visitors at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Hundreds of thousands flock to Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

On average 30,000 people have visited each Sunday since its opening last month

UAEApril 08, 2024
About 600 Christians have taken shelter in the Roman Catholic Holy Family Church in Gaza. AFP
Gaza's Christians say Easter prayers marred by grief but filled with hope

Daily calls from Pope Francis give strength to many who have not stepped outside church for months

Palestine-IsraelMarch 29, 2024
Mainul Hoque and his mother Lutfa Ara hold photos of Ainul Hoque who is among 22 Bangladeshi sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates. Photo: Hoque family
'Pray for us': Hostages on ship seized by pirates tell family of fears

Anxious families in Bangladesh speak to crew held on board MV Abdullah by armed captors for almost two weeks

AsiaMarch 22, 2024
Many non-Muslims, like Dr Siva Krishna Kota, fast during Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Why non-Muslims fast during Ramadan

The month of prayer gives people of different faiths a chance to reset and connect with the community

HeritageMarch 18, 2024
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the former president of Liberia, told the Forbes 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi that it was the responsibility of all nations to stop the killing of innocents. Victor Besa / The National
Women's summit in UAE calls for end to war and protection of survivors

Politicians and peace activists urge ceasefire in Gaza and protection of Palestinian women at Forbes 30/50 conference on International Women's Day

HeritageMarch 08, 2024
Samia Bouazza, group chief executive, Multiply Group during the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Female CEOs in UAE share paths to building successful businesses

Wall Street veteran and Multiply Group founder discuss challenges facing women at Forbes 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi

UAEMarch 08, 2024
Twin-hull yachts fitted with solar panels will be the first Sunreef ships produced in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Sunreef Yachts
UAE yacht builder on creating 'floating villas' for the rich

Polish company Sunreef has made high-end vessels for sporting stars including tennis ace Nadal and F1 star Alonso

TransportMarch 06, 2024
More than 400 high school pupils from the UAE, US, Egypt and Italy competed in the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. Vidhyaa Chandramohan / The National
Mean green machines: Pupils race electric cars in Abu Dhabi

More than 400 pupils showed off their three-wheelers at the UAE Electric Vehicle Grand Prix on Saturday

EducationMarch 02, 2024
The Polish Business Council is inaugurated at the Dubai Chambers to unlock opportunities in the UAE and beyond. From left, Jakub Slawek, Poland’s ambassador to the UAE, Jacek Tomczak, Polish Deputy Minister for Development and Technology, Maha Al Gargawi, vice president of Dubai Chambers, and Maciej Bialko, chairman of the Polish Business Council in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
UAE's Polish community set to grow as new business council opens

Nation's Polish population has almost doubled since 2020

GovernmentFebruary 28, 2024
Palmable. An Emirati mother Lamis Al Hashimy is on a mission to stop the use of single use plastic and is using the discarded leaves of date palm trees to build a business centred around biodegradable and compostable cutlery. Antonie Robertson/The National
Emirati entrepreneur dishes up green cutlery from date palms

Lamis Al Hashimy’s start-up, Palmade, serves up a local eco-friendly solution to fight single-use plastic

HeritageFebruary 25, 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said President Sheikh Mohamed has 'fulfilled the dreams of millions of Indians' with the opening of the new temple. AFP
Landmark Hindu temple inaugurated by India PM Modi

Thousands of worshippers witnessed the inauguration in Abu Dhabi

UAEFebruary 14, 2024
Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple will be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. AP
Everything we know about Baps Hindu Mandir grand opening

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a dedication ceremony on Wednesday before a public opening days later

HeritageFebruary 14, 2024
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