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Ramola Talwar Badam

Ramola Talwar Badam

Senior National Reporter
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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A parishioner prays for Pope Francis outside St Mary's Church in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Thousands to pray for Pope Francis at special Mass in Dubai

Service to be held on Saturday evening at St Mary’s Church in addition to daily prayers

UAEApril 22, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Prayers are said at St Mary's Church in Dubai after Pope Francis who has died aged 88. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Tears in UAE as parishioners mourn death of Pope Francis

Special services will be held during the week across the Emirates to celebrate the life of much-respected leader of the Catholic Church

UAEApril 21, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Catholics say they cherish Pope Francis's message to build bridges between communities. EPA
Gulf Christians pay tribute to late Pope Francis

Catholic communities in the Middle East feel fortunate to have witnessed first-hand the pontiff outlining his vision of love, peace and dialogue

UAEApril 21, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Emirati poet Shamma Al Bastaki oversees content development at the UAE pavilion in Osaka. Victor Besa / The National
Emirati women bring UAE pavilion to life to tell nation’s story at Osaka Expo

A female-led team is shaping the Emirati narrative at the six-month world’s fair in Japan

UAEApril 18, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Gundam fan Kei Watanabe, his wife Eri and son Kouta, pose at the Gundam Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Victor Besa / The National
Inside Expo Osaka's anime-themed Gundam pavilion

Fans make reservations months in advance to be among the first to see new sci-fi film and pose with Japanese robot

AsiaApril 16, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Ahmed Al Darei, an Emirati youth ambassador at the UAE pavilion in Osaka, is a guide for visitors. Ramola Talwar Badam / The National
Young Emirati and Japanese guides at Expo 2025 are 'living the dream'

Ambassadors bring the UAE pavilion alive by sharing stories from ancient to modern times

AsiaApril 14, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Performers parade participating countries' flags during the official opening ceremony of the 2025 Osaka Expo. AFP
Expo 2025 Osaka opens after huge success in Dubai

Japan’s royal family attend opening ceremony of six-month world fair – the first to be held 'on the sea'

AsiaApril 12, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
A new report calls for urgent action to protect the soil and support communities that rely on agriculture. Photo: Save Soil
Hundreds of millions will flee homes if soil degradation continues, new report warns

Non-profit group cautions that millions more people will be displaced across the world if urgent action is not taken

ClimateApril 11, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
General picture of an Emirates ID. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'Golden visa boom': Companies benefit by supporting eligible workers

Countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain are also offering premium residencies

UAEMarch 31, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Supporters of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte have called for him to be allowed to return to the country, after his arrest this month. EPA
Overseas Filipinos to halt remittances in protest against Duterte detention

Former president detained in The Hague over charges related to deadly war on drugs

UAEMarch 27, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
A new comprehensive group insurance scheme will provide a safety net for Indian workers in the UAE. The National
New life insurance plan for Indians in UAE provides Dh35,000 payout

The insurance for blue-collar workers will also cover repatriation costs following a death for up to Dh12,000

UAEMarch 26, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Tens of thousands of people are expected daily at the Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi during the Eid break. Victor Besa / The National
Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi gears up for ‘tens of thousands’ of visitors in Eid holiday rush

Temple authorities and Abu Dhabi police issue entry guidelines to remind residents and tourists about mandatory online registration

UAEMarch 25, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Zoha Shariq, aged nine, says she is learning how fasting during Ramadan is a 'part of life'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Children fasting during Ramadan feel 'blessed' to begin spiritual journey

Children share their reflections of the holy month as they strengthen their faith and embrace the spirit of generosity

UAEMarch 24, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Pope Francis appears at a window of a hospital in Rome to greet well-wishers on Sunday, before he was released. AP
Pope Francis renews call for global peace after leaving hospital

Pontiff greets crowds of well-wishers gathered outside hospital in Rome after five weeks of treatment for pneumonia

UAEMarch 23, 2025
Ramola Talwar Badam
Flights have been grounded at London's Heathrow Airport. Reuters
UAE residents tell of disruption as fire causes Heathrow Airport chaos

Residents scrambling for alternative flights to other UK airports after major airline hub is closed

UAEMarch 21, 2025
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