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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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About 1,000 school kids from St Mary’s School in Dubai took part in a programme where they were part of a formation in the form a ribbon and hands joined in prayer along with the number 51. All to raise awareness about Cancer patients in the UAE. The St Mary’s Catholic Church aims to raise Dh4 million in a walkathon to treat more than 50 cancer patients from the poorer section of society who are struggling to cover the cost of medical treatment. Antonie Robertson/The National
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Dubai church launches drive to help low-income cancer patients

St Mary’s Church is organising a fundraising walk to boost the fight against cancer

HealthFebruary 16, 2023
Indian artisans are creating the intricate carvings that will adorn the Baps Hindu temple, in Abu Dhabi's Abu Mureikha area. Victor Besa / The National
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Artistry and technology combine in building UAE Hindu temple

The striking structure is on track to open for worship in Abu Dhabi next February

HeritageFebruary 11, 2023
Rescuers sift through the rubble of a building that crumbled in the deadly earthquake in Hatay, Turkey. Reuters
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UAE to set up field hospital in Turkey 'disaster zone'

Tugay Tuncer, Turkey’s ambassador to the UAE, said medics would also provide support in the devastated Hatay and Gaziantep areas

GovernmentFebruary 09, 2023
Rescuers search for survivors beneath the rubble following an earthquake in the rebel-held Syrian town of Jandaris. Reuters
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UAE to send field hospital and rescue teams to Turkey and Syria

President Sheikh Mohamed offered his condolences as the death toll exceeded 1,800

UAEFebruary 06, 2023
Chinese tourists at the Palm Jumeirah before Covid-19 restrictions impacted travel outside the country.
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First Chinese tour groups to arrive in Dubai after three years of Covid curbs

Beijing allowing larger groups to travel to 20 countries, of which the Emirates is one

HeritageFebruary 03, 2023
Chiara Noja, 16, practicing at Jumeriah Golf Estates Golf & Country Club, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Not afraid to fail is the mantra of Dubai teenage golf sensation

Chiara Noja speaks of the highs of winning and finishing homework on the plane ride home

HeritageFebruary 02, 2023
A collection of paintings, sculptures, musical instruments from the more than 200 nations that had installations during the Expo 2020 on display at the Stories of Nations pavilion at Expo City in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Expo City Dubai opens new attractions for visitors

Exhibitions recreate favourite memories of country pavilions at world's fair

Expo City DubaiFebruary 01, 2023
Chinese mum Wu Zixuan and her son Ming who have moved to Dubai so the family can be together. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Meet the new Chinese arrivals looking to call UAE home

Skilled jobs and good schools attract more expats, while some choose Dubai over troubled American cities

HeritageJanuary 31, 2023
Dancers at the China pavilion at Dubai's Global Village. The UAE has a large and growing population of more than 200,000 Chinese. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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'New wave' of Chinese property investors set to return to Dubai

They are likely to reclaim their spot on UAE’s list of top property purchasers after Covid-19 border restrictions ease

UAEJanuary 30, 2023
Namrata Pagarani, an artist with special needs, with her work at the Mawaheb studio in Al Quoz, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Mawaheb's artists want community to reconnect with the studio

A popular art space invites people to view striking work created by people with special needs

HeritageJanuary 23, 2023
Shri. V. Muraleedharan, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs giving a speech at The Indian High School, Oud Mehta. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Indian minister urges pupils to make world their workplace during Dubai visit

Minister of State for External Affairs is on a three-day visit

EducationJanuary 21, 2023
Flood victims pictured in Balochistan, Pakistan in January 9, 2023, The UN has called for 'massive investments' to help Pakistan recover from last year's devastating floods and better resist climate change. AFP
Africa and South Asia bearing brunt of climate refugee crisis

Andrew Harper, UNHCR special adviser, called for more action and less rhetoric

ClimateJanuary 19, 2023
Mahmoud Mohieldin says the hundreds of billions needed to help poorer countries is negligible compared to the 'cost of doing nothing'. AFP
Climate change not an 'elitist' topic, says UN climate champion

Mahmoud Mohieldin says discussions must include those who are affected

ClimateJanuary 18, 2023
A dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is administered. Authorities have played down the potential risk of stroke linked to the shot. Photo: Reuters
Updated Pfizer vaccine: How serious is risk of stroke?

Health officials say there is no proven link yet - and benefits of vaccination heavily outweigh potential dangers

CoronavirusJanuary 16, 2023
The pin, right, swallowed by Dewan Ahmad, pictured left with his mother and the doctors who saved his life, Dr Suni Akbar, right, and Dr Khaldoon Dakka, left. Photo: Zulekha Hospital
Doctors in Dubai save 18-month-old boy after he ingests rusty pin

Child left vomiting and unable to breathe after swallowing 3.5cm object

HealthJanuary 15, 2023
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