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Lava flowing from Cumbre Vieja, an erupting volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma, reached the sea last night, spreading outward and expanding the area of the island by several hundred acres. Residents who had not already evacuated were told to shelter indoors to avoid any potential poisonous gases that might be formed as the lava interacts with seawater. Cumbre Vieja has been erupting since September 19, and officials warn that it could continue for several months, based on previous eruptions. So far, hundreds of houses and large portions of several banana plantations have been destroyed.

https://youtu.be/VJIjnmtbpQ8 Time Out is at Expo 2020 Dubai all day, bringing you the latest developments live from the scene of the world’s greatest show. Want a sneak peek at the Expo 2020 Dubai site before the doors open tomorrow? We’ve been snapping some pics to give you a taste of what’s to come when you arrive at Expo. I congratulate my brother #MohammedbinRashid & everyone involved in this historic event. Over the next 6 months, the #UAE will welcome people from across the world to share experiences & create a brighter future for all.  Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of…

Bahrain : Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, today held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, HE Yair Lapid. The meeting was held within the framework of the Israeli Foreign Minister’s visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain at an invitation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed Mr. Yair Lapid on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to develop bilateral cooperation to achieve common interests within the framework of the Declaration of Support for Peace signed…

Dubai : Expo 2020 Dubai will host a number of influential women from across the globe who specialize in various sectors as part of the ‘Visions and Journeys’ initiative. The sessions will take place at the Women’s Pavilion and are part of Expo 2020’s commitment to highlight women and gender balance related topics. The sessions will be held throughout the period of Expo 2020. October will witness eleven women figures, including ministers, international officials and first ladies. Speakers will include: Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry Natasa Pilide, Minister of…

Bahrain : The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in cooperation with the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) hosted a German delegation comprising of 10 companies in the Petrochemical industry. Organizing the event came in a bid to liaise local business owners with their German counterparts, and encourage local businesses to expand their business network and explore opportunities. ,Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Chamber Dr. Abdulla Al Sada expressed pride in the existing business between Bahrain and Germany, citing the non-oil trade volume which exceeded $550 million in 2020 despite the pandemic. He voiced…

Bahrain : Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed led the Bahrain delegation participating in the Seamless Middle East Conference and Expo, held under the patronage of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, HH Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. The delegation discussed advanced government practices related to ePayments and successful digital economy experiences, exploring the possibility of adapting them for the Kingdom. The Bahrain team attended a number of sessions, along with other Arab government officials, private sector leaders, and international experts. The event included an announcement of the Arab Digital Economy Award, which…

Bahrain : Chairman of the Shura Council of the Sultanate of Oman, Shaikh Khalid bin Hilal bin Nasser Al Mawali, received today Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al Kaabi. During the meeting, the Shura Council Speaker praised the level of coordination with the Bahraini National Assembly, and welcomed cooperation and the move forward towards developing joint relations in all legislative and parliamentary fields, stressing the Sultanate’s aspiration to enhance this cooperation and activate aspects of exchange of parliamentary expertise between the two brotherly countries. Ambassador Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree-law 26 of 2021 amending some provisions of Decree-law 30 of 2009 regarding the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution. The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of the law which takes effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received, at the Al-Sakhir Palace today, the Foreign Affairs Minister of the State of Israel, Yair Lapid, who is on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. HM the King welcomed the Israeli Foreign Minister, and reviewed with him the progress of bilateral relations, and the steps that would contribute to broadening areas of cooperation between the two countries, in light of the signing of the Declaration Supporting Peace and the principles of the Abraham Accords. HM King Hamad welcomed the opening of the Embassy of the State of Israel…

London: Global mergers and acquisitions hit new record highs in the third quarter as companies and investors shaped their post-COVID future through transformative deals while their advisers struggled to cope with transaction volumes never seen before. A frantic summer of merger activity produced deals worth $1.52 trillion in the three months to Sept. 27, up 38% from the same quarter last year and more than any other quarter on record, according to Refinitiv data, Reuters reported. Third-quarter volumes drove global M&A activity in the first nine months of 2021 to an unprecedented record of $4.33 trillion, overtaking an all-time annual…