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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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Expo City Dubai gets dressed up in preparation for Cop28 with the blue and green zones carved out for the global climate summit. File photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
EXCLUSIVEExpo City Dubai to celebrate Emirati heritage with Cop28 makeover

Traditional architecture using dried palm leaves will decorate venue and highlight sustainability theme

Cop28September 29, 2023
Thailand ambassador Sorayut Chasombat says he is looking forward to an inclusive Cop28. Victor Besa / The National
Thailand envoy to UAE says ‘hard work’ needed to curb climate change

Sorayut Chasombat says Bangkok is working to address air pollution and will renew commitments at Cop28 to cut greenhouse gas emissions

GovernmentSeptember 28, 2023
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - September 26, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), stands for a photograph with HE Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (L), prior to a meeting, at Al Shati Palace. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---
EXCLUSIVEDutch PM pledges to work with UAE to deliver results at Cop28

Netherlands leader visits Abu Dhabi in run-up to global summit with focus on strengthening ties

Cop28September 27, 2023
The Ocean One robot has been brought to test the new robotics pool at Khalifa University. Photo: Khalifa University
UAE tests robot divers with hands that can clean deep-sea coral

The Ocean One has reached depths close to 1,000 metres in the Mediterranean Sea

EducationSeptember 23, 2023
Dr Abdulnasser Al Shaali, the UAE's ambassador to India, says the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will foster economic growth, trade and co-operation. Photo: UAE Embassy New Delhi
Rail and shipping trade link to benefit global economy, envoy says

Ambassador to India says the Emirates will play a central role in transit network between India, Middle East and Europe announced at G20

GovernmentSeptember 16, 2023
Nickolay Mladenov is the director general of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Cop28: UAE to show world how to move from words to action

Nickolay Mladenov, director general of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, anticipates valuable partnerships at global conference under UAE presidency

Cop28September 15, 2023
The Centre for Climate Diplomacy announces the launch of a new research initiative in Abu Dhabi to tackle the climate crisis. The National / Ruel Pableo
New centre to serve as a regional hub to inspire climate action

The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy launches initiative to conduct world class research that will help guide UAE policy

GovernmentSeptember 11, 2023
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visit the Akshardham temple in New Delhi on a private visit during the G20 summit in India. Photo: BAPS
Rishi Sunak offers prayers in Hindu temple during G20 visit to India

The British Prime Minister spent about an hour at the temple in Delhi on the final day of the summit

AsiaSeptember 10, 2023
Indian Republic Day celebrations held at Expo 2020 Dubai last year. Pawan Singh / The National
No identity crisis for Indians in UAE over Bharat debate

Indian residents say both India and Bharat are in common usage and argue controversy is needless distraction from more important issues

HeritageSeptember 06, 2023
Startup companies working to address the climate crisis will be part of Cop28 to be held at Expo City Dubai this year. Ruel Pableo / The National
Climate startups to share Cop28 stage

Green technology companies tackling the climate crisis will have their say at the UN conference

GovernmentSeptember 03, 2023
A trader sets electricity bills on fire during a protest against the surge in power charges at a street in Karachi. AFP
Pakistanis in UAE send more money to support families facing higher bills

Demonstrators have taken to Pakistan's streets in protest over soaring utility bills and high food prices

UAEAugust 31, 2023
An Emirati national Alia Al Hashimi is among the first women to drive cranes in a temperature of 1,200-degree Celsius furnace in the carbon plant at Emirates Global Aluminium’s smelter in Kizad. Working as a crane operator is part of gaining experience in all aspects of the plant so she can become a supervisor. Victor Besa / The National
Emirati engineer’s heavy lifting smashes gender barriers

Alia Al Hashimi is one of few women crane operators at one of the world’s largest aluminium producers

UAEAugust 28, 2023
Hilda Zhang, from China, and Suraj Negi, from India, opted for a traditional Indian marriage ceremony at the Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Photo: Suraj Negi
Dubai's Hindu temple has 1.6m visitors in first year

The place of worship is a popular venue for family celebrations and marriages between different nationalities

HeritageAugust 26, 2023
Nitin Sonawane, who follows Mahatma Gandhi's teachings on non-violence has visited 48 countries to talk to young people about peace. Victor Besa / The National
Indian man brings Gandhi’s message of peace to the UAE

Former engineer Nitin Sonawane has walked thousands of kilometres in 48 countries to promote non-violence and sustainability

HeritageAugust 17, 2023
UAE residency visa rules are aimed at making it easier for professionals and their families to settle down and invest in the country. AFP
Can an entry permit be valid for re-entry to UAE after six months outside the country?

The Emirates' updated regulations are part of its vision to attract top talent

GovernmentAugust 16, 2023
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