Mudassir SheikhaThe Future of Urban MobilityThe future of urban mobility was a major topic of discussion at the recent IRF MENA Regional Congress & Exhibition, where I had the…Nov 14, 2017Nov 14, 2017
Mudassir SheikhaDidi Chuxing, Welcome to the Careem FamilyUnlike many developed parts of the world, our region did not get the opportunity to build sophisticated urban transport infrastructure…Aug 8, 2017Aug 8, 2017
Mudassir SheikhaCareem, the first 5 years!Today, this July 22, 2017, Careem officially turned 5. And on this momentous occasion, it’s hard not to be immensely grateful for all the…Jul 22, 2017Jul 22, 2017
Mudassir SheikhaCulture, the Ultimate Driver of Long-Term GrowthEvents of the last few weeks have served as a timely reminder for us, and probably for all startups. Growth is a necessary pursuit for a…Jun 27, 2017Jun 27, 2017
Mudassir SheikhaReverse brain drain to fuel Middle East’s tech ecosystemWe expected it, and it’s happening. Ever since the US elections last month, we are seeing an increase in interest from US-based applicants…Jan 4, 2017Jan 4, 2017
Mudassir SheikhaWhy the Saudi Arabia Uber deal is good for the Middle East’s technology ecosystemThe Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund made headlines last week when it announced a $3.5 billion investment in U.S. ridesharing company…Jun 7, 20162Jun 7, 20162
Mudassir SheikhaInfrastructure revolution on the back of scheduled ridesFour Years After Launching in the Middle East, Lyft Adopts Scheduling FeatureMay 25, 20162May 25, 20162