Bloomberg The European Central Bank (ECB) and the lenders it oversees are running out of time in their push for rules to foster cross-border mergers. European Union regulations need to change so consolidation makes financial sense, the ECB and firms say. But their shared urgency has been stymied by politicians from Germany and smaller states who want to make sure ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE participated in “World Maritime Day,” which was held in Szczecin, Poland, under the slogan, “our legacy to achieve better maritime transportation for better shipping.” The event was organised by the Ministry of Maritime Economy and Internal Navigation of Poland, in cooperation with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The UAE delegation was led by Dr ...

Dubai / WAM Will we be living in cities built by robots in the caves of Mars? Could mushrooms be the key to delicious meals off planet? These and other questions will be explored by some of the world’s best scientists, who recently won the MBR space settlement challenge. The Dubai Future Foundation’s new think tank, the Mohammed Bin Rashid ...