UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism supports delivery workers at Careem's Captain Cooling Station
Careem relaunched its Captain Summer Initiative this year in collaboration with the MAJRA National CSR Fund, providing extensive support to more than 60,000 delivery captains from various delivery platforms across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. The initiative aims to safeguard the health and safety of delivery workers during the summer months.
Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder of Careem, commented: 'Ensuring the health and safety of our delivery captains is a top priority, especially during the summer months. We appreciate the support of His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and our collaboration with MAJRA National CSR Fund, enabling us to significantly enhance working conditions for thousands of delivery workers across the UAE - not just those who work with Careem.'
The Captain Summer Initiative includes air-conditioned mobile rest areas and sustainable, solar-powered rest stops strategically located at high-traffic points. These stations offer temperature-controlled environments, free Wi-Fi, drinking water, and refreshments, providing delivery captains a comfortable space to rest and rehydrate during their shifts.
About Careem
Careem is building 'the everything app' for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earning opportunities for over 3.5 million captains, simplified the lives of over 75 million customers, and built a platform for the region's best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan. www.careem.com
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