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      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Senior National Reporter
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      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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      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
      Play19:10:34
      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
      Chrisann Pereira, Indian actress. Photo: Chrisann Pereira / Instagram
      Play14:18:40
      EXCLUSIVEChrisann Pereira: actress cleared in UAE drugs case returns home

      Chrisann Pereira is delighted to be reunited with loved ones after all charges dropped in Sharjah drug smuggling case

      CourtsAugust 04, 2023
      Retailers in the UAE have assured shoppers that they have plenty of rice in stock to avoid a shortage. Nicole Hill / The National
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      Rice shortage ruled out in UAE despite India export ban

      Measure will be reviewed in November after heavy rain disrupted sowing season

      UAEAugust 02, 2023
      Mohd Adil Khan will collect Dh25,000 a month for the next 25 years after winning the FAST5 Emirates Draw. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Architect in Dubai wins Dh25,000 a month for next 25 years

      Mohd Adil Khan will fulfill dream of bringing his family from India to live with him in the UAE

      UAEJuly 27, 2023
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