The announcement was made by the Dubai-based super app Careem via a message sent to customers in Qatar on Monday
Uber-Careem deal
Dubai’s Careem was ridiculed for taking on Uber but it proved ‘everybody wrong’, says tech events CEO
Web Summit is in talks with the UAE government to stage a tech event in the country
Careem angel investors make 100x return on investment
STC Ventures has made an estimated return of over $200m on total investment in the ride-hailing tech app to be acquired by Uber this year
UAE gives green light for $3.1bn Uber-Careem deal
Acquisition will be largest technology transaction in Middle East
Careem launches roadside assistance service in Dubai
Dubai-based ride hailing app Careem says it plans to roll out roadside assistance services across the UAE this year
Uber-Careem deal will inspire entrepreneurs to ‘think local’ before expanding, says STV CEO
STV CEO Abdulrahman Tarabzouni said he be believes the deal will inspire others to want ‘to do the next big thing’
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The development is being hailed as ‘game-changer’ for the Middle East’s tech and start-up scene. Most observers celebrate it as proof that tech investments in the region are judicious and can lead to a profitable exit.
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Elie Khouri, CEO of Omnicom Media Group MENA, takes a longer-term view of the record-breaking transaction
Clock ticking for homegrown ‘moonshot’ ideas like Careem – STV CEO
STV CEO Abdulrahman Tarabzouni said that foreign capital will increase seek to dominate various sub-sectors across the MENA region
Uber, Careem deal set to be completed in 7-8 months
Timeline for $3.1bn ride hailing app acquisition is discussed during meeting between Dubai Deputy Ruler and CEOs of both companies
Kingdom Holding to invest Careem proceeds in Saudi, Europe
Saudi investment firm owned by Prince Alwaleed made almost 100% return from sale of stake in Dubai ride-hailing firm
Careem deal structure shows Uber ‘may be overvalued at IPO’, says Fahim Al Qasimi
Partner at AQ&P urges ‘caution’ over Uber’s $3.1bn acquisition of Dubai ride-hailing app Careem