Uber have announced the appointment of Frans Hiemstra as the new Regional General Manager across the Middle East and Africa. …
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Egypt lifts ban on Uber and Careem
An Egyptian court ruled to revoke the suspension of the licenses of ride-hailing companies Uber and Careem, allowing them to continue their work, Reuters reports citing judicial sources said. 0 1843
Uber doubles down on Middle East expansion with Sharjah launch
Uber has launched ride-hailing services in Sharjah, improving access to transportation across the UAE.
ServiceNow, Uber for Business partner to enable safer commutes to work
ServiceNow has announced a new integration with Uber for Business to help solve one of the largest problems businesses face—helping their employees feel safe when commuting to and from work, as soon as it’s safe to reopen.
Better together: a look at Dubai’s first Women in Tech community
CNME sat down with Ming Hu, Yasmine Fadel and Roxana Jula, the women behind Dubai’s first Women in Tech community, …
Dubai-based Careem to slash workforce
UAE-based ride hailing app Careem has announced that it will cut down its workforce by five percent, as the company aims to streamline its operations.
Uber partners with South Korean firm on ‘flying cars’
Global ride-hailing behemoth Uber has announced that it has entered into a partnership with South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai in …
Hyundai, Uber team up to make flying taxis a reality
Hyundai Motor Company and Uber have announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at CES.
Uber closes $3.1 billion acquisition of Dubai’s Careem
Uber has confirmed the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem Networks FZ-LLC has now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand.
Uber founder receives $400m in investment from Saudi Arabia
Uber founder Travis Kalanick has received investment of $400m from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund according to reports in The Wall …
Uber stripped of licence to operate in London
Uber has lost its licence to operate private hire vehicles in London after the UK capital’s transport agency said it was “not fit and proper” to hold such a permit.