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12 apartments, nine nationalities and AED250m in sales: Inside Dubai’s home giveaway

The Win Your Home in Dubai campaign attracted more than 120,000 shoppers and generated 400,000 entries as retail spending was turned into a chance to secure a new apartment

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Uber Africa Exit: Shocking Stories and Real Rider Experiences

It was a regular Tuesday evening in Kampala. A friend visiting Uganda opened the Uber app, requested a ride, and waited. The car pulled up, he hopped in—and there, in the front passenger seat, was the driver’s wife or girlfriend, casually breastfeeding a baby. You can imagine the poor fellow’s shock.

Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint in talks to acquire Varonis

Thoma Bravo-owned Proofpoint is in discussions to acquire cybersecurity software provider Varonis Systems, according to a report by Reuters citing an unnamed person familiar with the matter.

  • Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint in acquisition talks for Varonis Systems
  • Varonis valued at approximately $5 billion, shares surge 10%
  • Deal aims to combine complementary data security capabilities

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