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Ramola Talwar Badam

Ramola Talwar Badam

Senior National Reporter
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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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A man pours water over a worker's head amidst soaring temperatures in Dubai on July 24, 2023. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP)
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Here's why the UAE is so humid this summer

Muggy weather has persisted for weeks - here's what is causing it

ScienceJuly 26, 2023
Sachini Perera, a Sri Lankan national record holder in the pole vault, works in Dubai as a housemaid to support her family. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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EXCLUSIVETop Sri Lankan athlete works as Dubai housemaid to support family

Pole vault star Sachini Perera wants 'to fly again' by winning international medals

HeritageJuly 21, 2023
BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi. The first marble carvings being placed in the main area of the temple. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi Hindu temple to open for prayers on February 10 next year

Marble and pink sandstone temple will be open to public for worship on February 18

UAEJuly 20, 2023
Ukraine plans to transport grain via road and rail to European ports after Russia pulled out of the critical Black Sea grain deal. Reuters
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EXCLUSIVEUkraine to send grain by rail as Russia ends Black Sea deal

Ambassador to UAE says work under way to expand Danube ports to keep ‘lifeline’ food supplies open

EuropeJuly 17, 2023
Sudeesha Sandeepani recently arrived in the UAE from Sri Lanka and works as a cashier at a Dubai restaurant. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sri Lankans in UAE speak of keeping lights on back home amid crisis

More than 150,000 have headed overseas, mainly to the GCC, this year alone after economic collapse that forced removal of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as president

UAEJuly 16, 2023
Construction has begun on a giant ring-shaped wooden roof at Expo 2025 Osaka's site. Expo 2025
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Construction begins on 'Grand Roof' in Osaka for Expo 2025

Visitors to the Expo 2025 Osaka will be able to walk on a 2km ring that ‘connects with the sky’

HeritageJuly 12, 2023
Athari Al Hosani, pictured right is a guest services executive at Burjeel Medical City. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
Emiratis reveal their 'amazing' experiences working in private sector

UAE nationals say they relish the opportunity to learn from others and develop their talents

UAEJuly 11, 2023
Sculptors in Indian villages work on elaborate sandstone and marble carvings that will be seen at the Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi when it opens in February next year. Photo: Baps Hindu Mandir
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Watch artisans bring UAE’s first hand-carved Hindu temple to life

Sculptors in India chisel intricate figures that are then shipped to be fitted in Abu Dhabi

HeritageJuly 07, 2023
Private companies that fail to meet Emiratisation targets face further fines from today. Getty Images
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Private companies who miss Emiratisation deadline face fines

A reminder of tough action with penalties of Dh100,000 to Dh500,000 levied on employers who falsify numbers

GovernmentJuly 07, 2023
The multiple-entry tourist visa is expected to boost visitor numbers to the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Who is eligible for UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa?

The permit works as a self-sponsored visa as individuals can apply for it themselves and their families

GovernmentJune 29, 2023
A R Rahman believes the Firdaus Orchestra can achieve greater heights Getty
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A R Rahman: Dubai's all-female Firdaus Orchestra is groundbreaking

Oscar-winning composer says ensemble is challenging stereotypes about music and women in Middle East

UAEJune 25, 2023
Emirati Mohammed Al Zarooni is a veteran wheelchair basketball player who plays in the current UAE national team. World Trade Centre, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UAE wheelchair basketball star on lookout for new players

Emirati athlete Al Zarooni calls on parents to encourage children with disabilities to embrace sport

HeritageJune 22, 2023
An aerial view of the Expo 2020 Dubai site that has been transformed into Expo City Dubai after the six-month megaevent ended
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How will the World Expo 2030 host be chosen?

We break down the process to select one of Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea or Ukraine as the venue

HeritageJune 20, 2023
Pupils at the Russian International School in Dubai are drawn from 14 countries including Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Pawan Singh / The National
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How Dubai's Russian school is delivering hope amid conflict

Russian and Ukrainian pupils remain united by friendship as their nations are divided by war

EducationJune 19, 2023
Pereira with her father Mark and mother Premila in their Mumbai home. Photo: Pereira family
Actress's family relieved as Sharjah drug case charges dropped

The Indian citizen’s family await her return to Mumbai

CourtsJune 16, 2023
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