Food delivery in UAE has had a fantastic year. Now, competition is looming.

Chinese giant Meituan has made quite a splash in Saudi Arabia. With its impending launch in the Emirates, it will rival Dubai’s food delivery majors Talabat, Deliveroo, Careem and Noon.

22 May, 202511 min
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