(19 May 2021)
Shell has announced its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest public event ever to be staged in the Middle East and North Africa, following an agreement with the United Kingdom pavilion.
Set to open from October this year to April 2022, Expo 2020 will feature 190 participating countries and is expected to host millions of visitors in a cultural celebration of the United Arab Emirates and its place in the modern world. Expo 2020 includes themes exploring the future of climate change and biodiversity and features Terra, the Sustainability pavilion which shows how we can change our everyday choices to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Ana Botin and Andrea Orcel come face to face in Santander court battle
The former UBS boss is suing the Spanish bank, which hired him to be the chief executive before changing its mind because he cost too much
Andrea Orcel and Santander chairman Ana Patricia in a Madrid court on Wednesday
Ana Botín, the Santander chairman, has argued that Andrea Orcel never received a contract to become its chief executive as a court battle over the bank’s decision to change its mind on hiring him begins in Madrid.
The Spanish lender, which has a big UK presence, offered the UBS banker the top job in late 2018 after he had spent more than two decades advising Santander. During that time he developed a close relationship with the wealthy Botín family, who founded and continue to run the bank.
); No time limits for beer gardens or alfresco dining as Varadkar gives rough idea of outdoor hospitality
Varadkar said he hopes that indoor dining could return in “early July”. By Rónán Duffy Wednesday 19 May 2021, 12:43 PM 4 hours ago 23,474 Views 24 Comments
Dubliners enjoying outdoor dining last October.
Image: RollingNews.ie
Image: RollingNews.ie
TÁNAISTE LEO VARADKAR has said there will no time or capacity limits on pubs and restaurants when outdoor hospitality returns in three week’s time.
The government confirmed last month that pubs and other hospitality will resume outdoor business from 7 June, with the previous €9 meal requirement also scrapped.
Curated Expo 2020 Itineraries Spanning Food, Health, Heritage, Tech And More To Ensure Unforgettable Experiences For Millions Of Visitors (18 May 2021)
Visitors from across the globe and every walk of life will be able to enjoy a spectacular line-up of sights, sounds and tastes at Expo 2020 Dubai, through a series of curated itineraries designed around their passions and interests.
Available in a half-day, full-day or three-day formats, the guided and self-guided journeys – the latter available through the Expo 2020 Mobile App – will highlight site-wide attractions appealing to families, couples, students, business travellers and everyone in between. They will help ensure Expo 2020 is packed with unforgettable experiences for all when it opens its doors to the world on 1 October 2021.
A ban on steel exports is one way China might achieve it’s aim of reducing the price of iron ore and delivering a fresh blow to its trade-war target, Australia.