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      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Senior National Reporter
      Location
      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 48 Indian workers appealed for help to return to their families from Muscat after they were not paid wages for months and did not have sufficient funds for food. A voluntary group Rescuing Every Distressed Indian Overseas spotted their video and assisted them with help from officials from the Indian embassy. Photo: Redio group
      Indian workers return to tell of low food supplies and unpaid wages

      Men received assistance from Indian authorities and a voluntary group to get back to their families

      GulfMarch 19, 2023
      A sales agent shows prospective buyers some of the apartments on sale at Expo City. Ruel Pableo for The National
      Buyers and investors snapping up off-plan Expo City properties

      Residents and overseas investors see value in the development to be completed in 2026

      UAEMarch 16, 2023
      A penthouse apartment overlooking Expo City's Al Wasl dome. Renders: Expo City Dubai
      Expo City Dubai unveils hundreds of new homes for sale from Dh1.2m

      Construction on the former world's fair site has begun, with the first phase of villas expected to be complete by January 2026

      Expo City DubaiMarch 14, 2023
      Thousands greet Pope Francis on his arrival at Zayed Sports City Stadium in February 2019. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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      How Pope Francis' words reached beyond church walls

      Catholics in Middle East celebrate charismatic leader who has spent a decade building bridges

      EuropeMarch 13, 2023
      Noura Kheily, engineering outage planning director for GE Power in Europe, Middle East and Africa region at Dubai Internet City. Pawan Singh / The National
      How UAE's female engineers keep the lights on

      Passion and perseverance have placed women in the Emirates in sectors dominated by men

      HeritageMarch 08, 2023
      Saltuk Arslan, 9, rests in a container home he lives in with his sisters and parents after the family was rescued from the rubble of their home in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Nurdagi, Turkey. Reuters
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      Turkey needs container cities to house earthquake survivors, says envoy to UAE

      Appeal to international community for help to build durable homes as reconstruction efforts begin

      HeritageMarch 07, 2023
      Ahmad Al Falasi, Minister of Education, spoke of how technology could transform the education sector. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE looks to AI tutors to transform education

      Ahmad Al Falasi tells educators that country aims to adopt trailblazing technology

      EducationMarch 04, 2023
      A catamaran built by Poland's Sunreef Yachts sails past Dubai’s Burj Al Arab. Sunreef
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      Yacht builder to the stars capitalises on Dubai boom with new boatyard

      Sunreef, which counts Rafa Nadal and Fernando Alonso among its clients, could soon employ 2,000 people in Ras Al Khaimah

      TransportMarch 01, 2023
      Dubai authorities are seeking to support visitors and residents with visa issues, such as overstays. Photo; Getty
      Dubai visa event highlights high demand for residency status help

      Authorities say they are determined to help people to remain in the country legally

      UAEFebruary 27, 2023
      Expo City Dubai is looking for entrepreneurs with solutions to combat climate change that will be displayed at the Expo Live Good Place pavilion in Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
      Camera13
      Expo City Dubai launches search for green start-ups to showcase at Cop28

      Global programme will support and mentor outstanding start-ups in the lead-up to Cop28

      Cop28February 26, 2023
      Bishop Paulo Martinelli at Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
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      Bishop says Abrahamic Family House is cry for peace in world marked by war

      Stunning complex hailed as powerful expression of coexistence by Paulo Martinelli, the Apostolic Vicar for Southern Arabia

      HeritageFebruary 23, 2023
      UAE residents show their support for cancer patients with limited means requiring funding for expensive treatment during Mercithon 2023, a recent walk in Dubai. Photo: St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai
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      Dubai Catholic church raises more than Dh2 million for low-wage cancer patients

      Pledge made to continue St Mary’s Catholic Church charity drive every year

      HealthFebruary 22, 2023
      The IIT Delhi, one of the oldest Indian Institute of Technology in India, will mentor the new IIT Abu Dhabi. AFP
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      India’s IIT to open first overseas campus in Abu Dhabi

      Indian ambassador Sunjay Sudhir said this is a ‘landmark project’ of academic excellence

      EducationFebruary 18, 2023
      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
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