Company

Careem

PrivateAutomotive & MobilityUnited Arab Emirates

Careem is a super app operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan that offers ride-hailing, food delivery, grocery shopping, payments, and home services. Founded in 2012 and acquired by Uber in 2019, it serves over 50 million customers and provides earnings for millions of drivers across more than 70 cities. The platform also operates B2B delivery and financial services including remittance and payment solutions.

Careem is a privately held company operating in the automotive & mobility sector, based in the United Arab Emirates.

www.careem.com ↗

Leadership

Former

Mudassir Sheikha

CEO · 2012–2012

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Careem's evolution from a ride-hailing startup acquired by Uber for $3.1 billion to a broader platform, with the company's leadership pursuing ambitions to transform it into a comprehensive digital services provider. The company's CEO and founders have been featured discussing growth strategies, the potential for regional tech innovation, and emerging technologies, while also facing scrutiny over workplace culture practices.

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