Careem expands Iraq ride-share operation

Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has expanded into the Iraqi city of Mosul, according to a report by Arabian Business. The company is hoping to provide technology-based mobility options for riders and offer flexible employment opportunities for local drivers. Careem Iraq’s general manager Mohamed Al-Hakim says: “We hope that our entry will spur other companies to follow suit.” Careem expanded its service into the Iraqi city of Basra earlier this year, following its introduction in Najaf and
October 10, 2019 Read time: 1 min
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has expanded into the Iraqi city of Mosul, according to a report by %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external Arabian Business false https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/428678-dubais-careem-expands-operations-to-mosul false false%>.


The company is hoping to provide technology-based mobility options for riders and offer flexible employment opportunities for local drivers.

Careem Iraq’s general manager Mohamed Al-Hakim says: “We hope that our entry will spur other companies to follow suit.”

Careem %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external expanded false https://www.itsinternational.com/categories/utc/news/careem-expands-iraq-ride-hailing-service/ false false%> its service into the Iraqi city of Basra earlier this year, following its introduction in Najaf and Baghdad.

Looking ahead, Careem also intends to bring its delivery and payment services in Mosul.

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