The offer runs from June 2 through June 9, 2025, available through the SelfDrive mobile application
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SelfDrive Mobility projects 30% growth fuelled by Eid car rental demand by GCC, Western travellers
The platform said it provides access to more than 100 car models from over 50 renowned brands directly from dealerships
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Revealed: 30% surge in luxury car rentals in the UAE amid rise in business, event-related travel
Maybachs, Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis are among the most sought-after car brands for rent in the UAE
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Car subscription platform Invygo raises $8mn from Saudi Arabia’s STV, existing investors to fuel growth
The latest capital infusion comes at a time when the company is nearing profitability, which is expected by the end of FY 2024
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Dubizzle launches Dubai car rental service
Dubizzle introduces new car rental service in Dubai
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Saudi announces Umrah dress code; UAE confirms private sector holiday; Tax fine warning – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi Arabia announces Umrah dress code for women, UAE reveals private sector holiday and more of the top stories this week
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Dubai Police and car rental agencies discuss major traffic law change
Police and car rental companies meet to discuss changes to traffic law in Dubai
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Used car sales in Saudi Arabia: Lumi opens Jeddah showroom, targets $10.4bn sector
Seera’s Lumi expands used car sales footprint to Jeddah, to meet growing demand
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UAE Eid Al Adha holidays: Bookings surge for car rentals, holiday homes
Car and holiday home bookings surge during the Eid holiday period
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Dubai’s RTA and DMCC team up to support digital companies in transport sector
Under the pact, RTA will facilitate online booking for commercial transport vehicles, car rental and delivery services via electronic platforms and smart applications
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Saudi Arabia launches digital driving service, World Cup tourists to benefit
The new platform – Absher Business – launched by the General Directorate of Public Security, under the country’s traffic department, allows car rental companies to authorize visitors to the country to drive vehicles through the border number
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Number of car rental companies registered in Dubai sees a jump of 24 percent in first half of 2022
The sector also saw an 11.8 percent increase in the number of vehicles registered during the period to 78,000 from 69,000 vehicles registered in first half of last year
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You can now rent a car through Careem
Dubai-based Careem will offer customers car rental options through the app for a minimum of 30 days through a new partnership with Dubai-based Swapp
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Swapp looking to drive MENA growth from new Dubai HQ
Founded by start-up executives, Swapp is disrupting the car ownership space
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UAE’s Selfdrive to accelerate expansion amid continued growth
Selfdrive, an entity of Pinewoods Technology Services, has more than 15 automobile brands with 65 different car models
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Dubai royal backs plan to develop first ‘Airbnb for cars’
The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum partners with Urent which aims to revolutionise UAE car rental sector
