The first commercial drone food delivery service to be officially launched in the region. Customers in Muscat Bay will be the first to experience the new drone delivery service
talabat Qatar, the official Delivery Partner of the Qatar Football Team reaffirms its commitment and operational readiness through multiple initiatives ahead of an exciting period in the country.
The days where ‘one glove fits all’ are behind us At talabat we are a tight-knit community, which has given us as leaders the unique opportunity to create a space where open communication is encouraged. All our employees can come to us at any time to discuss their challenges, concerns, and suggestions. As a result, […]
Meet Shoaib Essa, our UAE – Digital Marketing Manager who is responsible for promoting the talabat brand across all digital platforms. He joined us in 2020, during the peak of COVID and had to work remotely for months before finally meeting the team in person!It’s safe to say that Shoaib is an absolute theist and […]
Doha, Qatar: As part of its commitment to football in Qatar, talabat, the region’s leading local tech organization has joined the Street Child World Cup as an event sponsor. The tournament, which brings together young people representing some of the world’s most vulnerable children, is being held at Doha’s Education City. Francisco De Souza, talabat’s […]
Meet Mahmoud Khamis, our Senior Legal Counsel based out of our Dubai HQ, overlooking the legal policies for the newest local market, Iraq as well. Initially having joined us in our Kuwait office in 2018, he then moved to the UAE for a more challenging role with a lot more responsibilities. During the time that […]
Qatar-based Estithmar Ventures Real Estate Development, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding, has signed a sponsorship agreement with talabat, the region’s leading local tech platform. talabat will be one of the sponsors of the food and beverage area in Lusail Winter Wonderland. The agreement was signed by Francisco Miguel de Sousa, Managing Director of talabat in […]
talabat UAE, Dubai Can’s founding partner, celebrates 6-month milestone, delivering 45% of the initiative’s impact to date talabat UAE’s 20 water refill stations helped reduce 45% of single-use plastic bottles since February More than 800,000 liters of free, chilled drinking water has been consumed by the community and delivery riders, saving more than 1,600,000 single-use […]
Meet Adnan Khan, our Regional Senior Manager – Vendor Operations who has been a part of talabat since 2020. Him and the team work alongside various functions within the organization to ensure that our restaurant partners and riders have a seamless experience. Mostly working behind the scenes, we witness Adnan’s efforts in every feature or […]
Meet Heba El Fiky, our Admin – Team Lead who played a crucial role in the opening of talabat’s Egyptian tech hub in Cairo 🧡
Get to know more about Heba, her role and how she continues to collaborate with other local teams to launch some innovative projects here.
Dubai’s Crown Prince met with the hero delivery rider Abdul Ghafoor who went viral after a video surfaced of him removing two concrete blocks from the road.
Customers using talabat mart can get their groceries conveniently and reliably delivered to their doorsteps in 30 minutes or less.
Meet Moom Thahinah, our Communications, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility intern based at our Qatar office. She is the first intern who joined the team less than a year ago, as part of our German-Qatar internship program.
Find out more about Moom, her role at talabat and how she continues to grow within the team.
Meet Asad Afzal, our Associate Specialist – Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability who works hard alongside his team to position talabat as a sustainable and environmentally responsible organization in the industry.
Read more about Asad’s role and how he continues to make an impact with ongoing initiatives here.
Invented for the pandemic, tech-enabled cloud kitchens have boomed in the Middle East. We take a sneak peek into why established brands are turning to cloud kitchens for support.
Meet Obada Nairoukh, our Sales Performance Specialist who joined our Jordan team a little over two years ago.
Find out more about Obada’s role within the Sales team and the most exciting project he has worked on, here
The pilot, which started on 1st July, will test the performance of electric bikes in real-world delivery scenarios
Meet Dana Khalil Ahmad, our Regional – Brand Planning Manager who joined talabat in 2018 and has been a part of some of the most exciting projects within the Marketing team!
Read more about Dana’s role, her biggest challenge and how she continues to feel empowered in her role here.
Meet Thomas McNally, who joined the talabat team exactly a year ago.Based out of our Dubai HQ, Thomas is one of the Team Leads for Account Managers within the food vertical.
Get to know more about Thomas, his role and how he tackles challenges as a Team Lead here.
talabat launched its drone delivery pilot project at Agrico facilities in Al Khor last week.
Meet Fatema Bastaki, our Head of Communications, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility in Bahrain. She joined talabat over a year ago and has been instrumental in getting our Bahrain office “Great Place to Work” certified!
Get to know more about her, the Communications team and her role here.
Meet Atef Hjeer, our Director of Sales based in Jordan who joined talabat during the pandemic in 2020. While leading the sales team out there, he considers himself fortunate enough to have pulled off a temporary stint leading the sales team in Iraq to help set up operations in Baghdad!
To understand more about Atef, his role in the sales team and his journey so far, read here.
talabat officially expands to the capital city of Baghdad, a year following its launch in major cities across the Kurdistan region
A tech company at its core, talabat is always bringing innovative ideas to the Jordanian market, such as q-commerce, which is why we fully support government initiatives for digital inclusion. Even before COVID, we were enabling our food and grocery partners’ adoption of digital technologies and big data to further develop our services. talabat is […]
Meet Lavin Hussein, our Senior Specialist – People Operations based in Erbil, Iraq. She joined our growing family mid-2021 and was one of the first few to become part of the Iraq team when talabat had just launched there.
Get to know more about Lavin and her role within the People Operations team here.
Meet Christian Nava, our Senior IT Operations Engineer based in our Dubai HQ, who joined our family almost 2 years ago in 2020! Known for his infectious smile and great taste in music, he is always one slack away (admin note: can vouch for it) 😉
To get to know more about Christian and understand his role within the IT team, read here.
Throughout the month of March talabat Jordan celebrates women, from International Women’s Day to Mother’s Day, which brings special attention to gender equality and family-friendly policies in the workplace. As head of people operations at talabat Jordan, I am particularly proud of our diverse and inclusive teams, our flexible work model, and our values as […]
Meet Ebrahim Jameel, our Accounting Manager in talabat Bahrain who joined our family 10 years ago in 2012! (wow, an entire decade). He has been with us since the inception of talabat in Bahrain and is without a doubt one of the OGs! Recently, he was also awarded for his 10 years with us and we couldn’t be more proud of him.
Meet Mohamd Abu Amara, our Senior GRC Manager based in Kuwait. Mohamed has been a part of the Delivery Hero family since 2018! He moved from Carriage to talabat in 2020 and has been instrumental in building and growing the GRC team across the region 🧡
Get to know more about him and his role within the Regional Governance, Risk and Compliance team here at talabat.
Introducing Tatiana Rahal, talabat UAE’s first female Managing Director
In a year filled with major achievements and milestones, we never lost focus of the heart of our business: our riders, the heroes of our operations 🧡
MoU signed between talabat and HBKU is set to benefit students and alumni with new professional growth opportunities
What is your role here at talabat? As the Director of Logistics, I manage talabat’s and UAE’s largest and fastest-growing logistics network of 18000+ riders. I also actively participate in onboarding/training/support of the partners listed on our platform. Currently responsible for managing the experience of a team of over 120 people. What do you love […]
The year 2021 has been a year of growth and innovation for talabat Jordan. Even in the face of challenges, such as those posed by the ongoing pandemic, the company has continued to persevere, standing by vendors, riders, and customers as a vital lifeline during difficult times.
The Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve.
Meet Dina Joudeh, our Marketing Specialist based in Jordan. This bride-to-be is obsessed with Italian cuisine and absolutely adores her fluffy cat – Soda! After work hours, she enjoys kickboxing and hanging out with friends!
talabat made it to the top following its rebranding in September 2020. In fact, orders have increased by over 70% this year while operating in close to 20 cities, including Sahel for the first time last year. The launch of talabat Mart through more than 30 dark stores across Egypt resulted in a 63% increase in grocery shopping due to its ultra-fast delivery that brings all your daily needs to your doorstep in under 20 minutes.
Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, talabat strongly supports and gives back to the community, through impactful initiatives and campaigns throughout 2021.
As part of our strategic efforts to support vendors and better serve customers across the Kingdom, talabat Jordan has begun working with local F&B brands and outlets to help them expand their operations through the cloud kitchen model.
talabat introduces new insurance policies as part of its on-going efforts towards the safety of the logistics partner’s riders delivering on the platform.
Meet Ahmed Saleh, an islander, born and raised in Bahrain who joined our family in May 2019 as an Account Manager and is currently the Head of Sales.
After almost 5 years, talabat Chief Operating Officer Toon Gyssels, has left the Dubai Headquartered Tech organisation.
The #Stopthewaste event included a live cooking activity led by Chef Maya Badran, specialised in plant based and zero food waste friendly cooking, and YouTuber and TV Host Haifa Beseisso
Profits will be donated to the Oman Charitable Organization.
talabat Qatar and Airlift have launched the first Made in Qatar automated delivery vehicles
A platform for internships and innovative collaborations
We’ve signed a regional MoU with the national airline of the UAE to collaborate on a range of initiatives to benefit our customers and employees.
What is your role here at talabat? I am currently a People Operations Specialist based in Qatar. My role has many different aspects to it. One of my core responsibilities is, being the main point of contact for all employee life cycles in the local market from onboarding all the way to offboarding. What do […]
According to McKinsey & Company, women’s jobs were nearly twice as vulnerable to the pandemic; women accounted for over 50% of the job losses despite comprising less than 40% of the workforce.
talabat UAE’s nation-wide vaccination program was successfully completed across all seven emirates in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, SEHA, and the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
Introducing Emad Gharzuddine, our General Manager of tMart Bahrain who joined our family exactly a year back as a Country Launcher. Originally from Lebanon, Emad was born in Jeddah, KSA and currently shuttling between UAE and Bahrain 🧡
Get to know more about Emad, his journey with us and his role within the Non-Food Vertical here.
The initiative is in line with the UAE Government’s digital economy vision for cashless payments.
Introducing Cielo Suello, our passionate skateboarding Accountant based in UAE. Originally from Mabuhay, Philippines, Ceilo moved to the UAE in 2013 who recently celebrated her 2nd talaversary with us!
During her free time, she also enjoys biking, watching anime and movies with friends.
Get to know more about Cielo and her role within the Finance department here.
talabat reveals enhanced presence at Expo 2020, with two-storey cloud kitchen
30 concepts, autonomous delivery, and robotic ice-cream confectioners and barista
Unique food hall combines cutting-edge tech, personal service and sustainability
Introducing Karim Bataineh, our Regional Corporate Responsibility Manager. A sports enthusiast and mama’s boy, Karim is originally from Jordan, home grown in Bahrain and eventually moved to the UAE three years ago.
Get to know Karim and his role here at talabat in our interview
Reposted this incredible interview from: Ladybird Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine
Introducing Rupish Baboo, our City Logistics Manager who joined our family almost 3 years ago. Being a culture champion for over a year, he is someone who breathes and sleeps everything logistics 🧡
Get to know more about Rupish and his role within the UAE Logistics team here.
talabat’s Sustainable Packaging is 100% plant-based, and does not contain the commonly used PFAS chemical.
Meet Francisco Miguel Sousa, Managing Director of talabat Qatar! 🧡
Find out more about Francisco’s role at talabat and expat life in Doha here.
Introducing Hind Lahham – Comms, PA & CR Manager, who joined our family 7 months ago in Jordan 🧡
Get to know more about Hind and her role at talabat here.
Exclusive interview with Onur Elgun, Vice President of Strategy MENA at talabat
Introducing Tarek Halabi, our Interim Head of Virtual Brands who joined our family over 4 years ago! 🧡
Being a Dubai-born Lebanese and a big aviation enthusiast, Tarek is currently working on the next big thing at talabat.
Learn more about Tarek and his role within the Food Services and Innovation team here.
Introducing Dara Alsulayman, our Senior Product Manager – Groceries. Originally from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, she joined our family almost 2 years back 🧡
Get to know more about her and her role within the Product and Tech team here.
Introducing Sly Rogoz, our Principal Agile Coach and Head of Agility here at talabat. He joined our family almost 2.5 years ago and considers himself a citizen of the world 🧡
Get to know more about him and his role with the Product and Tech team here.
Introducing Rose Marsh our Senior Product Manager, who joined our family almost a year back from London 🧡
Get to know more about her and her role within the Product and Tech team here.
talabat has pledged that for every food order placed between 5pm – 8pm on Sunday 9 May, the organization will donate the value of a meal to the World Food Programme.
Hala Siraj, Managing Director, and Mohammad Zourob, interim Managing Director, give an inside look at talabat’s transformative year and what lies ahead for Jordan’s leading food and grocery delivery app
talabat has upgraded its cashless tipping feature ahead of the holy month of Ramadan in an effort to offer customers an even safer and simpler way to show their appreciation towards riders.
talabat is the first food delivery aggregator in the UAE to introduce female riders to the fleet and continues to increase female representation in male-dominated functions to bridge the gender gap.
Busy mum of three little boys, heading up and building the communications, public affairs and corporate responsibility function at talabat and previously leading EMEA Comms at Uber from London/Amsterdam, I am passionate about my family, the news, Swiss chocolate and cheese fondue (in no particular order) and last but not least – diversity, inclusion and representation.
talabat longest-serving and widely respected Managing Director (MD), Muhammed Yildirim joins talabat Kuwait providing a wealth of experience and extensive operational knowledge
talabat, the region’s leading food and grocery delivery platform is giving customers based in Kuwait the chance to donate to many good causes this February.
The first phase of vaccinations started in December 2020 with 1,700 riders in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, while the second phase started in January 2021 and included 1,600 riders in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
Hadeer Shalaby, the youngest member of the top 50 most influential women in Egypt in 2016, joins talabat as the new Managing Director of Egypt
Take a look at how Kuwait ordered takeaways last year!
talabat recaps eating habits in Qatar during 2020.
Here’s a closer look at how the UAE used talabat this year!
talabat will be matching all rider tips for a week to appreciate the delivery riders
This partnership is the first of its kind and its scale, allowing gamers to avail vouchers when completing talabat’s in-game missions.
talabat has officially opened its first ever Cloud Kitchen concept in Abu Dhabi, bringing F&B concepts to life with this revolutionary operating model.
talabat Oman partners up with Dar Al Atta’a to offer users a way to give back to community.
talabat rewards launches for the first time in the UAE.
talabat Bahrain joined forces with Al Haddad Motors to deliver orders and complimentary screening vouchers.
Deployment time for new services such as talabat mart went from fifteen days to just two!
’10 questions with a talabaty’ – This week, get to know Zeba Azmi!
Our CEO, Tomaso Rodriguez, talks about how feedback has been one the biggest learnings of his life and how we encourage that culture here at talabat.
talabat mart has changed its existing packaging from paper bags to biodegradable plastic bags to ensure sustainable development and preserve the planet.
This partnership is one of talabat’s latest efforts to further align the company’s business practices with the UAE 2021 Vision.
talabat, the region’s leading food and grocery delivery app, has announced today the expansion of its services into the Republic of Iraq.
The region-wide strategic partnership between talabat and Booking.com offers travellers 8% cashback on accommodation reservations
Yet another exciting update from our Product & Tech team!
talabat Qatar pledges to donate during Pink October.
10 Questions with a talabaty – Jovita Anchan
’10 questions with a talabaty’ – This week, get to know Rose Marsh!
’10 questions with a talabaty’ – This week, get to know Osama Soliman!
We’ve got a couple of exciting leadership updates at talabat!
’10 questions with a talabaty’ – This week, get to know Hiba Al Khatib!
Introducing our new segment ’10 questions with a talabaty’ – This week, get to know Tarek Achi!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our #LunchforLebanon initiative!
talabat launches #LunchforLebanon initiative – donating all talabat’s order profits generated between 12-4pm on Wednesday 12 August to Lebanon.
Starting September 1st, Otlob will be rebranded to talabat!
Love a juicy burger? Here are five burger joints to add to your Talabat bucket list.
How do you feel about tender cuts of meat cooked to perfection? Find out our top 10 must try Turkish dishes
Drinks? Check. Veggies? Check. Toothpaste? Check! Find out how you can get groceries on Talabat.
We tracked down seven super funny Ramadan tweets that will have you in stitches!
Enjoy Ramadan to the fullest after refueling with the perfect Suhoor meal. Check out seven ideas for a delicious suhoor!
Watch out, UAE! There just might be a GOT soldier delivering your order.
Find out how you can win a trip to your dream city, just by ordering on Talabat!
You heard us right! You can now search for dishes and order them directly!
Have you found the biryani of your dreams yet? If your answer is no, it’s time we introduced you to Bucket Biryani.
Flash mobs, competitive eating competitions, and much more… Here’s the low-down on Talabat at Enginuity!
Isn’t it funny how a simple gesture can turn someone’s day around? Find out what we did this Mother’s Day!
Stuck on Mother’s Day gifts? Our advice: An edible gift is the way to go. Here’s what you should order based according to your mom’s personality!
Stuck on Mother’s Day gifts? We have you covered! Check out these dessert suggestions based on your mom’s personality!
Find out how Fahad’s day was made when we flew in his family to meet him!
Thinking about what to eat? We’ll help you choose based on your favorite TV series!
Yes, ordering food in can still be healthy! No, it tastes just as delicious!
Find out how three young Emiratis came up with the concept behind Manzo.
February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day – it’s about chocolate appreciation!
You and shawarma: a love story like no other. And to express our gratitude for shawarma, we sent (@waelalteen) on a mission to find the perfect one!
We joined thousands of gamers, cosplayers, and pop culture fans for Kuwait’s largest meeting of fandoms.
Be honest: would you rather go out or stay in with a box of your favorite pizza and your favorite series?
Find out exactly what makes this healthy pizzeria so special! Hint: it’s all about the base!
Never tried sushi before? Here are our 4 quick tips to make your first time a success!
Everyone knows Sharjah is full of food treasures. Check out our breakfast picks in Sharjah.
Love your daily dose? Try these 5 coffees recommended by @YoussefAlKaabi!
Bahrain! Watch out for these dishes during Healthy Week, running from 24 January to 30 January.
We dug into our customers’ orders over 2018 to find out how the UAE likes to eat their pizza!
The origin of this infamous Egyptian street food’s name might surprise you!
We looked into our crystal ball and saw that poke bowls and acai bowls will be even more popular in 2019. Find out why!
With our new filter cards, you can find exactly what you’re looking for even more easily.
Find out how Ahmad (@Alrais8) put together this picture-perfect breakfast table for his family gathering!
This kind of weather calls for a picnic! Here’s how you can have one the Talabat way.
Going plant-based for Veganuary? These options will have you feeling satisfied and nourished.
Do you call it samosa or samboosa? Find out where this triangular food got its name!
Are you a footie fanatic? Check out these meals you can order in while you cheer your team on.
Making 2019 a healthy year? Try our 10 top rated healthy restaurants in Dubai!
Love Italian food? Find out which type of pasta you should order based on your mood!
What better way to stay warm than with a blanket, pumpkin, spice, and everything nice!
This cheesecake may have a burnt upper crust, but that’s what we love most about it.
We loved meeting our foodie fans at Muscat Eat 2018! Check out what we were up to at Oman’s biggest food festival.
Always looking to be fed like Garfield? You’ll love this new restaurant themed around the furry orange cat!
Feast your eyes and your tummy! Try these delicious, colorful dishes.
Consider yourself an Abu Dhabian? Let’s see if you’ve heard of these restaurants!
Love a creamty, frozen treat? Check out Bahrain’s most highly-related ice creams that you can get delivered now!
This Eid Al Adha, we shared happy moments with the people who deserve it most.
Ever wondered who was behind your Shakespeare & Co order? Meet Chef Mohamed Ali!
Check out what dishes we recommend from this unmissable restaurant.
Chai karak doughnuts or kunafa crunch doughnuts? Find out about the Omani-born cafe serving these flavors.
Looking to fuel up on a budget? Here are 6 breakfast suggestions to try.
You may love this classic Tex-Mex treat, but do you know the crazy story that gave Nachos its name?
Check out our feature of Wok Boyz, the Asian boxed takeaway you’ll definitely want to try.
Call over the kids: You’ll want to make a fun, family-friendly up-cycling activity out of this trick!
Craving a juicy 🍔? Find out which restaurant in Doha is serving a camel burger.
This restaurant goes way beyond the traditional English Breakfast. Find out what The Breakfast Club is serving up.
Do you have a passion for 🍣? Check out 5 restaurants you should try in Riyadh.
If you haven’t taken a step into the world of delicious Indian street snacks, you’ve been missing out.
Find out about Tea Break, your neighborhood tea and burger spot, now delivering in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Are you ready for the perfect blend of sour, salty, spicy, and sweet? Find about this fresh Thai spot in Amman.
Find out about the most legendary chocolate desserts available on Talabat in Qatar!
Ready to hydrate deliciously? Try these 5 refreshing orders of watermelon that you can order on Talabat in Kuwait!
There’s a huge variety of Kuwaiti dishes, but if you want to eat like a local, make sure you try these dishes.
Learn more about the cookie concept store that started in Kuwait and became a sensation!
From kindness initiatives to food donation, here’s a snapshot of our activities this Ramadan.
Ossetian pies: if you haven’t tried them , you’re seriously missing out.
Live in Amman and trying to stay healthy? Here are some delicious options.
Talabat is happy to partner with Bee’ah to make recycling accessible to all.
We were happy to be the official food delivery partner at A.R. Rahman’s iconic concert.
Evergreen Organics is delivering delicious, organic, plant-based food.
Find out how Healthy Calorie is bringing together scrumptious and nutritious in Bahrain to create the perfect, well-balanced meal.
What better way to celebrate Ramadan than by sharing delicious food with those who deserve it?
Next time you’re at the beach or park, order in at the Smart Palm!
This Egyptian dessert is not just delicious. It has a story you’ll want to hear!
