Saudi Arabia recorded over 224m delivery and ride-hailing transactions in Q4 2025 as e-commerce, logistics and urban mobility surge
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Ride-hailing: Dubai’s busiest days, longest trips and peak hours revealed by Zed
Zed’s Year in Motion 2025 reveals how Dubai travelled this year, from busiest districts and peak hours to record journeys and rider trends
Careem expands corporate services in UAE with new all-in-one business payments platform
The UAE-based super app is targeting finance and admin teams with a consolidated expense management tool covering rides, food, groceries and deliveries
AB Majlis podcast: Dubai’s Hala Taxi service sees double-digit growth despite rising competition
As Dubai’s population races toward 4 million, Hala CEO Khaled Nuseibeh reveals how the taxi-hailing giant is using data to stay ahead of growing traffic congestion while welcoming new competitors as catalysts for innovation
Bolt expands services with Dubai Taxi airport fleet
Travellers arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) can now book taxis directly via the Bolt app
Dubai luxury transport sector booming with 75.6m passenger journeys in 2024
The number of luxury transport trips, passengers and vehicles in Dubai is growing
Saudi drivers earn $533m from ride-hailing apps
Saudi men and women earned more than $533m driving vehicles using ride-hailing apps
Yango Rides for Business expands to Abu Dhabi after Dubai launch
Businesses in Abu Dhabi can streamline expenses without prepayments or reimbursements, with all trips charged to a corporate account on a monthly basis
Dubai taxi users turn to e-hail rides as journey times and congestion slashed
A shift towards e-hail taxi rides in Dubai is having a positive impact on the environment and journey planning
Ride-hailing service Bolt launched in UAE
Bolt begins operations in UAE on National Day as part of Eid Al Etihad celebrations
Saudi ride-hailing industry picks up as citizen drivers earn over $293m
Saudi ride-hailing industry reports significant growth after more than 51.8m trips in nine months
Blacklane chauffeur service aims to redefine ride hailing in the region with premium features, chauffeur training, electric vehicles
Guests can benefit from an array of features including massage seats, noise-cancelling technology, HEPA filters and more
Wheely: The cost is worth the experience
Wheely is disrupting the ride hailing industry with an ultra-luxury service. Is it worth the extra cost?
Yango launches B-to-B ride service in Dubai
Yango Rides for Business launches B-to-B ride service in Dubai
Careem sets up resting areas, free drinking water, kits for delivery captains during harsh Dubai summer weather
Shaded resting areas with air conditioning and free drinking water have been set up at captain support centres by Careem across Dubai
BluSmart announces 100% electric limo service in the UAE
India’s BluSmart expands into the UAE with electric limo service in Dubai
Ramadan: Ride-hailing app Yango calls all UAE drivers to prayer with new feature
The new feature will help drivers navigate nearby mosques, notify prayer times and offer iftar boxes at certain locations during Ramadan