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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 has been arrested over the murder of a woman in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Filipino envoy offers support to family after woman's body found in suitcase

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of the 32-year-old Filipino citizen

CourtsApril 07, 2022
Pauline Weis, communication head at the Luxembourg pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, shared photos of the UAE’s hiking trails on her travel blog and Instagram account to spread the word about the country's outdoor adventures. Photo: Pauline Weis
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Life after Expo: new opportunities for pavilion staff who choose to stay

World fair opens up a world of opportunity for pavilion staff

Expo 2020April 07, 2022
Marjan Faraidooni, the chief experience officer of Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
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How Dubai pulled off a mega Expo 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Marjan Faraidooni, Expo’s chief experience officer, wraps up the journey from the 2013 bid to the gates closing

Expo 2020April 01, 2022
Visitors on the last day at the EXPO 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Expo 2020 site will transform into a futuristic city

Chief development and delivery officer for Expo talks about exciting legacy of world fair

RecordedApril 01, 2022
An Emirati man take photos during the official closing ceremony of EXPO 2020 Dubai, in Gulf emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 March 2022. The EXPO 2020 Dubai has ended on 31 March 2022 the Six months where 192 countries took part by their pavilions in the EXPO 2020 Dubai which was the first international Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. EPA / ALI HAIDER
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Expo 2020 Dubai thrills the world with a send-off to remember

A stunning closing ceremony to end the world's fair looked to the future with optimism

Expo City DubaiMarch 31, 2022
Al Wasl dome, the stage for the closing ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Al Wasl dome to shine long after its Expo starring role

The world's largest projection dome will be a centre piece of the legacy site, District 2020

Expo 2020March 31, 2022
Visitors flock to Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
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These 11 pavilions are the most visited at Expo 2020 Dubai

From the world's largest digital mirror to a giant sculpture of the human brain, top country pavilions that stand out from the crowd

Expo 2020March 31, 2022
DUBAI, 24 February 2022. A child plays with a fountain outside the United Kingdom Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai. (Photo by Walaa Alshaer/Expo 2020 Dubai)
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Visitors bid a fond farewell to Expo 2020 Dubai

Families, students and tourists alike flocked to Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday

Expo 2020March 31, 2022
Dancers perform during a celebration for International Women's Day at Al Wasl dome in Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: AFP
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Top five pavilions for a final visit to Expo 2020 Dubai

There is still time to check out the best pavilions at the world's fair

Expo 2020March 31, 2022
The Dubai Expo organisers will hand over the flag to Japan during the closing ceremony on Thursday. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Arigato Expo 2020 Dubai, see you in Osaka Expo 2025

Japan thanks Dubai for hosting an impressive event and lays out its own plans

Expo 2020March 31, 2022
Visitors complete the 3 kilometre Walk for People and Planet at Expo 2020 Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Hundreds join Expo 2020 Dubai walk to plot course for a brighter future

Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and director general of Expo, started the 3km Walk for People and Planet on Tuesday

Expo 2020March 29, 2022
Expo 2020 Dubai will hold more firework displays to mark the closing ceremony. Expo 2020 Dubai
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Expo 2020 Dubai's closing ceremony to run through the night

Firework displays will be held at midnight and 3am, with tens of thousands of people expected to attend

Expo City DubaiMarch 28, 2022
Faris Aziz Ahmad, a Dubai resident, has visited Expo more than 70 times. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Meet the Expo 2020 Dubai super fan who has visited all 200-plus pavilions

Dubai resident Faris Aziz Ahmad says he will greatly miss the world's fair when it concludes

Expo 2020March 28, 2022
Crowds queue for the Germany pavilion. The last weekend of Expo 2020, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Super Sunday at Expo 2020 as visitors relish final weekend

Thousands flocked to the world's fair in final days of mega event

Expo 2020March 27, 2022
The 360-degree Al Wasl projection dome is a favourite spot for visitors at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Expo 2020 Dubai gears up for record numbers in final week

Popular acts expected to draw crowds while gates will close at 3am next Friday after closing ceremony

Expo 2020March 24, 2022
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