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What we’re tracking on 28 February 2019
Longtime readers know we have a soft spot for Qalaa Holdings’ USD 4.3 bn Egyptian Refining Company — and for…
Ride-hailing apps get the green light from top administrative court
Top court strikes down challenge to legality of Uber, Careem: The Supreme Administrative Court overturned a ban on ride-hailing apps,…
Egypt, Uber sign agreement to pay VAT retroactively
Uber has agreed to charge and remit VAT in Egypt: Ride-hailing app Uber signed on Sunday an agreement with the…
Uber raises fares to offset anticipated implementation of VAT
Ride-hailing app Uber has decided to raise its fares to offset inflation, an increase in its drivers’ fees, and the…
Halan CEO, Swvl co-founders named in “high impact entrepreneurs” network
Halan CEO, Swvl co-founders named in “high impact entrepreneurs” network: Endeavor Egypt has selected tuk-tuk and motorbike ride-hailing app Halan…
Careem launches bus service in Alexandria
Ride-hailing company Careem has launched its bus service in Alexandria as part of its plan to launch the service across…
Uber sees Egypt as one of its “most promising markets” in the Middle East
Uber sees Egypt as one of its “most promising markets” in the Middle East, where it is going after the…
Ride hailing companies’ drivers plan strike demanding better fares and service conditions
Some drivers for ride-hailing companies are threatening to strike: Some drivers for ride-hailing companies Uber and Careem are reportedly planning…
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