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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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The Anthony family with Baby Jazlynn at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi where worshippers gathered to celebrate Christmas. Victor Besa / The National
Churches in UAE ask faithful to promote peace and healing in Christmas Day services

Tens of thousands of Christians gather in churches to take part in traditional masses across the Emirates

UAEDecember 25, 2024
Nuns help children decorate the Christmas tree at the Holy Family Church in Gaza. Photo: Holy Family Church Gaza
How a group of Christians observe a sombre Christmas amid Gaza war

Daily phone calls from Pope Francis and prayers give courage to the last remaining Christian community in the north of the enclave

MENADecember 24, 2024
Thousands have availed of the visa amnesty programme at the Indian Consulate in Dubai. Consulate General of India, Dubai
Why thousands seek UAE visa amnesty to ‘reset’ their lives

People who lived illegally for more than 20 years get visa fines waived as amnesty enters final stretch

UAEDecember 21, 2024
The Houthis said they began their attacks on shipping in solidarity with the Palestinians and in retaliation on for Israel’s military action against Hamas in Gaza. Getty Images / The National
How the Red Sea threat has surged despite US-led naval patrols

Houthi attacks on shipping have persisted for more than a year, with no end in sight

MENADecember 17, 2024
Sharjah Police say initial indications are that the accident was caused by brake failure, which led the driver to lose control. Photo: Sharjah Media Office
Indian consulate to aid families of nine killed in Khor Fakkan bus crash

Three others in a critical condition after vehicle carrying 83 workers overturned in Sharjah

UAEDecember 17, 2024
The Maarrawi family are based in Dubai but hope to be part of rebuilding Syria. Photo: Fayez Maarrawi
Joy tinged with anxiety as Syrians in UAE fear for thousands missing

Syrian residents in UAE hope to rebuild their country after end of dictator's regime

UAEDecember 10, 2024
Paul and Maricel Roxas rent a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai's Al Furjan area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
My Dubai Rent: We downsized to a Dh53,000 Al Furjan apartment

Filipino hotel executive says moving to a smaller home made the family dump inessentials and maximise storage

UAEDecember 01, 2024
Sara Minkara, special adviser on international disability rights at the US Department of State, addresses the Special Olympics Global Centre Summit in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Use AI to collaborate with disabled people, US diplomat says

Sara Minkara draws strength from becoming blind at age seven and calls on policy makers to understand how people with disabilities can contribute

UAENovember 30, 2024
Dubai resident Rabih Takkoush, second right, pictured with his family who are relieved about the ceasefire in Lebanon. Photo: Rabih Takkoush
UAE's Lebanese community says damage is permanent despite ceasefire

Truce between Hezbollah and Israel is welcomed but Lebanese living in the Emirates fear long-term effects of the war

UAENovember 27, 2024
Emirati athlete Almezin Jasim, who has won national medals in badminton and has autism, says she will never let autism define her. Pawan Singh / The National
'Not defined by my disability': How sports and the Special Olympics movement is transforming lives

A Special Olympic Global Centre set up four years ago takes message of inclusion to the world

UAENovember 24, 2024
Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, speaking at the Inclusion for Tomorrow conference at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE committed to inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities

Ministers say acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities breaks down barriers in schools, sports and wider world

UAENovember 20, 2024
Ahmed Mafaz, a 15-year-old Indian pupil, drowned on Friday off Dubai’s Mamzar beach. Photo: Chengala family
Family mourns Indian teenager who drowned off Dubai beach

Ahmed Mafaz was dragged out to sea by strong currents, but family is 'eternally grateful' to stranger who rescued his sister

UAENovember 17, 2024
Construction of the Dubai Exhibition expansion at Expo City. Ruel Pableo for The National.
On the ground in Dubai's Expo City, as new homes and mega events hub rise out of desert

First phase of Dh10 billion indoor conference venue set for completion in 2026

UAENovember 13, 2024
Sadhguru, left, says marginalised farmers need support before climate change sparks a mass migration from villages to cities. Photo: Save Soil
ExclusiveIndian climate guru urges Cop29 to help world's small farmers

Sadhguru to highlight urgent need to support shift to sustainable farming and efforts to boost soil health

UAENovember 09, 2024
Dubai residents Jim Mansfield and his wife Ericka say their vote in the US elections will factor in peace and security in the Middle East that is critical for the region. Chris Whiteoak / The National
US citizens in UAE cast votes in polarising presidential election

Many Americans in the Emirates have cast their votes online ahead of the November 5 election

UAENovember 01, 2024
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