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Uber Offloads its Leasing Business to Fair.com

Uber has announced today that it is selling its car-leasing subsidiary to Santa Monica-based tech startup Fair.com.

Singapore’s SpherePay Closes $10 Million Funding Round

SpherePay, Singapore’s homegrown mobile payment app, announced today that it has completed its fundraising exercise which saw the company raising over $10 million.

Thomson Reuters Conducting Acquisition Talks with Blackstone

Thomson Reuters is in advanced talks with US private equity outfit Blackstone over the acquisition of a majority stake in its financial and risk business.

Wego Partners with Gulf Air

Wego, one of the largest online travel marketplaces in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced today a partnership with Gulf Air.

Microsoft Buys Gaming Services Startup PlayFab

Microsoft has acquired PlayFab, which helps game developers launch their titles online more quickly with simplified back-end services.

ESET Offers Free 6 Months Subscription Extension to Commemorate “Data Privacy Day”

ESET Middle East has announced that it is running a month long promotional campaign from 28th January 2018 to 28th February 2018 to mark “Data Privacy Day.”

IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Passes Away

The founder of IKEA and Ikano, and one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the 20th century, Ingvar Kamprad, has peacefully passed away, at his home in Småland, Sweden, on the 27th of January.

SellAnyHome.Com Extends its Services to End Users

SellAnyHome.com, a home buying platform, has announced that it is expanding its services to end user and mortgaged buyers 12 months ahead of schedule.

Car Rental Startup eZhire Raises Seed Funding From Jabbar Internet Group

Dubai-based car rental startup eZhire has raised investment in a seed round led by Jabbar Internet Group.