Uber Technologies is in preliminary talks with rival Careem to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, Bloomberg reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
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.
Careem’s Magnus Olsson on driving the Middle East’s only tech unicorn
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.
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.
Careem acquires stake in Egypt-based transport start-up
Dubai-based ride-hailing firm Careem has reportedly bought a minority stake in an Egyptian start-up that connects commuters with private buses in Cairo.
Careem to introduce facial recognition tech
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has announced the integration of facial technology to its technological framework to set a new benchmark in passenger safety.