Hala, the Dubai-based ride-hailing taxi solution, has announced plans to enter into the Egyptian market with local partner MwaslaTech, a …
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Careem introduces ‘Assist’ car service in Abu Dhabi
Careem has introduced its fleet of special car type Assist to serve the Abu Dhabi community of people of determination.0 3212
Hala reinforces its commitment to a ‘people-first culture’ with new digital wallet
Hala, Dubai’s most convenient e-hailing taxi solution, has introduced the Careem Pay digital wallet for its fleet of ride-hailing Captains, …
Uber files for long-anticipated IPO
Uber Technologies has filed paperwork for an initial public offering, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, reported …
What the Uber-Careem deal says about Middle East startup culture
The MAGNiTT Exit report in 2017 revealed that there was a total of 60 startup exits – the point an investor (usually a venture capitalist) sells their stake in a firm to realise their gains – across the MENA in the years of 2012 to 2017.
Careem ‘Captinahs’ hit the road in Saudi Arabia
The drivers – referred to as Captainahs – will begin working with Careem from today as part of the company’s ongoing mission to simplify and improve lies in the region.
Uber in talks to resume service in Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Darwish Al Qamzi, General Manager of The Center for Regulation of Transport by Hire Cars (Transad), told reporters he was confident Uber would resume services.
Careem launches Ramadan initiative to deliver to UAE food banks
Under the special sponsorship agreement, UAE residents can order a “Food Bank” delivery car type via the Careem app for free. The food will be delivered to one of the 80 food bank community fridges distributed in residential areas and mosques. The fridges are available for the public to donate packaged and canned food under safety measures supervised by Dubai Municipality.
Dubai’s Careem names its first female Saudi ‘captinah’
Saudi captainahs have been hand-picked by the Dubai-based company following last year’s royal decree on women driving.
Dubai’s Careem announces regional milestone
The Middle East’s homegrown ride-hailing service is now present in 100 cities across the region, following the announcement that the company is gearing up to enter Khartoum, Sudan.
We want the first Saudi female driver to be a Careem “Captinah”: founder
Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson has revealed that he sees the region’s homegrown ride-hailing service as playing a “crucial role in contributing to the changes in Saudi Arabia,” with particular focus on empowering female drivers – or “captinahs” – from June onwards.