Recent events
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2022
Careem announces investment in elmenus
Careem announced an investment of an undisclosed amount in Egyptian food-delivery platform elmenus. The article says the investment is part of Careem's plans to expand beyond rides into digital services.
2021
Careem partners with My Book in Qatar
Careem partnered with My Book in Qatar to give loyal Careem app customers access to lifestyle and entertainment offers, including Buy One Get One Free vouchers.
2021
Careem appoints Pakistan food and deliveries commercial director
Careem appointed Mohsin Jawed as Commercial Director for Food and Deliveries in Pakistan.
2021
Careem and government administrations arrange vaccination camps
Careem collaborated with the Islamabad Capital Territory administration and the Government of Sindh to arrange COVID-19 vaccination camps at its Karachi and Islamabad offices for colleagues, captains, their families, and other residents of the workplaces.
2021
Careem launches Bahrain–Saudi Arabia ride-hailing service
Careem introduced an intercity ride-hailing service allowing users to book one-way car journeys from Bahrain to several Saudi cities, with fares starting at $198.
2021
Careem and Total PARCO partner on discounted mobility solutions
Careem and Total PARCO Pakistan Limited signed an agreement to provide Careem Captains with discounted fuel, lubricants and selected vehicle services, with the offers to be integrated into Careem's application.
2021
Careem introduces a commission-free restaurant pricing model in the UAE
Careem introduced a model for restaurant partners in the UAE that replaces percentage-based commissions with a fixed monthly subscription fee.
2021
Careem partners with UNDP on social-awareness videos and Captain training
Careem is collaborating with the United Nations Development Programme on animated videos addressing safety, gender sensitization, traffic rules, and civic sense. The videos are also intended to be incorporated into training for Careem Captains; UNDP said a gender-sensitization awareness video was already part of Careem's daily Captain training.
2020
Careem expands food delivery service to Lahore
Careem expanded its food delivery service to Lahore, initially covering areas near Defence Housing Authority with 150 merchants.
2020
Careem and Coded Minds partner to offer educational services
Careem partnered with Coded Minds to offer affordable online courses for Captains’ children and discounted vocational training courses for Captains.
2020
Chevron Pakistan Lubricants and Careem announce a partnership
Chevron Pakistan Lubricants and Careem announced a partnership to offer oil change packages for Careem Captains at participating Caltex Oil Change facilities in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
2020
Careem and Sehat Kahani partner to provide free healthcare consultations
Careem partnered with Sehat Kahani to provide its captains with free, 24/7 medical and healthcare consultations through teleconsultation, along with access to doctors and at-home laboratory and pharmacy services.
2020
Careem and Visa partner on instant driver earnings access
Careem and Visa partnered to provide Careem drivers with real-time access to their daily trip earnings. The service was announced for rollout in the UAE in the next quarter, followed by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan.
2020
LuLu begins grocery delivery through food apps
LuLu partnered with food delivery apps to offer grocery orders through their platforms in Saudi Arabia. HungerStation and ToYou went live with LuLu groceries on March 29; the other participating apps were expected to go live in the following days.
2020
Careem partnered with Iqra University and launched a campus ambassador program
Careem partnered with Iqra University to launch a campus ambassador program. Eligible students could register as Careem captains for part-time income, and 15 students would represent Careem across multiple campuses.
2020
Careem and HBL partner on credit top-ups
Careem and Habib Bank Limited partnered to let customers buy Careem credit vouchers through HBL Konnect, mobile and online banking services.
2020
Uber acquires Careem for $3.1 billion
Uber confirmed its $3.1 billion acquisition of Careem. Under the deal, Careem became a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber while retaining its brand and continuing to operate independently under its current CEO.
2020
Uber completes acquisition of Careem's regional businesses
Uber confirmed the close of its previously announced $3.1 billion acquisition of Careem. The completed acquisition covers Careem's mobility, delivery, and payments businesses across the greater Middle East; Careem will preserve its brand and operate independently. Regulatory approval remained pending in Pakistan, Qatar, and Morocco.
2019
Egypt approved Uber's acquisition of Careem
Egypt approved Uber's acquisition of Careem after imposing price caps and other measures intended to maintain competition in the local market.
2019
Careem partners with NADRA e-Sahulat for Captain verification
Careem partnered with NADRA’s e-Sahulat program to make verification of Careem Captains seamless, faster, and more efficient.