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  Simply holding still shows backbone when other Polish institutions are under siege. By sticking with its longest policy pause in almost two decades, the National Bank of Poland is winning over the biggest doubters of the country’s course after the Law & Justice party’s sweep into power last year. S&P Global Ratings, which in January handed the sovereign its …

Congress has voted to change the way new prescription drugs are approved, in a way that could endanger patients. The deal now under consideration contains a sweetener for lawmakers who might be wary of such a change (Democrats, that is): substantially increased funding for medical research. It’s very effective politics, but not necessarily good policy. The bill in question would …

  British parliamentarians voted 448 to 75 to endorse Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to trigger Brexit talks by the end of March. The MPs also secured the right to scrutinize her negotiating plan first. The debate in the House of Commons continued for six hours before the voting. The vote is not legally binding. But it is politically significant …

GULF TIME Vapiano is set to introduce breakfast for the first time in its history across its UAE outlets, marking an exciting new chapter for the international dining brand. The new Vapiano Breakfast Menu has been created to bring a fresh, social, and relaxed international lifestyle experience to the morning dining scene, offering guests a new way to begin their …

NEW WEST ZONE SUPERMARKET LLC, the registered and exclusive owner of the trademark “WEST ZONE” in the United Arab Emirates, hereby declares that  the company has no procurement or marketing branch operating in any of the Emirates in the UAE except “ Dubai”. The public, customers, and suppliers are hereby cautioned not to deal with any entity claiming to represent or belong …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is calling on investors to collect their dividends through First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the paying agent appointed to handle the process. This comes as a part of its ongoing efforts to protect the rights of shareholders in companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges and ensure they claim any outstanding entitlements …

DUBAI/WAM Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has announced it is now offering its customers access to the principal UAE stock markets – becoming one of the first major trading platforms to do so. In a move that reflects the growing interest in the region’s economy, Capital.com is providing full coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the second-largest exchange in the Middle East, on Tuesday welcomed the successful listing of Alpha Data, a leading digital transformation provider and systems integrator in the UAE. This marks the UAE’s first IPO and the exchange’s second offering in 2025, reinforcing the exchange’s commitment to broadening the market and offering …