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Ramola Talwar Badam

Ramola Talwar Badam

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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Four generations of Dubai's Siraj family have roots in both India and Pakistan and celebrate the independence days of both countries. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Meet the Dubai family whose hearts beat for Pakistan and India

Mumbai-born great-grandmother talks of her love for her homeland India and adopted country Pakistan

HeritageAugust 15, 2023
The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has has registered more than 12,000 marriages since 2021. Victor Besa / The National
Hundreds of couples sign prenuptial agreements at Abu Dhabi court

Premarital agreements provided by the emirate's civil family court protect millionaires and the not-so-wealthy

UAEAugust 14, 2023
UAE residents and priests were among 1.5 million Catholics who were thrilled to receive the blessings of Pope Francis during World Youth Day in Lisbon on Sunday. Getty Images
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UAE Catholics inspired by Pope Francis' message in Lisbon

The pontiff told young worshippers not to be afraid to 'change the world' during his speech on World Youth Day

HeritageAugust 08, 2023
UAE teenagers sharpen math and science skills in advanced courses taught by visiting professors from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Photo: IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi
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IIT-Delhi shows young Emiratis 'nothing is impossible'

IIT-Delhi Abu Dhabi hosts advanced science and maths programmes ahead of campus opening next year

EducationAugust 07, 2023
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