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Talabat And Truecaller Enter Strategic Partnership

Truecaller’s Verified Business Caller ID solution will provide a safe and efficient experience for Talabat food delivery teams, restaurant partners, and end users.

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1 year ago

April 2, 2024

Nour Nasir

Talabat

Talabat, a leading MENA food delivery platform, has announced a new strategic collaboration with Truecaller, a platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. The partnership aims to revolutionize the food delivery sector by boosting customer safety and streamlining communications using Truecaller’s Verified Business Caller ID suite.

At a time when smartphone users are inundated with nuisance calls, Talabat aims to provide a trusted, secure experience for delivery personnel, restaurant affiliates, and end-customers. Using Truecaller’s Verified Business Caller ID solution, the delivery firm can now provide an authentic brand identity while allowing users to easily spot genuine business calls.

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By integrating elements including brand name, logo, category name, verification mark, and a unique green badge, Talabat will now enjoy a unique and more trustworthy presence in the Middle East and North African markets.

Priyam Bose, Global Head GTM & Developer Products, Truecaller, stated: “Truecaller is synonymous with trust and safety in communication […] We are thrilled to partner with Talabat, empowering their restaurant partners and delivery personnel to offer a superior, efficient, and safer communication experience to their customers, from the moment of ordering to the delivery lifecycle”.

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Meanwhile, Hadeer Shalaby, Talabat Egypt MD, emphasized the company’s dedication to seamless operations and end-user satisfaction: “We strongly believe in the power of effective partnerships, and we are pleased to collaborate with Truecaller. This partnership aims to facilitate communication between our customers and delivery teams, ensuring the fastest and safest service possible”.

So far, over 2500+ businesses worldwide have benefitted from Truecaller’s Verified Business Caller ID and other advanced communication features. Besides enhancing business communication efficiency, the company has significantly reduced phone-related fraud and scams, helping to promote heightened customer safety during business communications.

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UAE’s Etihad Rail Launches In 2026 — What You Need To Know

A 1,200 km passenger network will transform public transport, with 11 connected cities, and high-speed trains cutting inter-emirate travel times.

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1 day ago

May 19, 2025

Nour Nasir

Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail has confirmed that its long-anticipated passenger train service will officially launch in 2026, ushering in a new era of high-speed, inter-emirate travel. The UAE’s national railway developer shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), as work continues on a 1,200 km passenger network set to connect 11 cities across all seven emirates.

The news marks a major leap in public transportation for the country, with passenger trains designed to reach speeds of up to 200 km/h. Travel times will be significantly reduced — Abu Dhabi to Dubai is expected to take just under an hour, while the journey to Fujairah will be cut to around 105 minutes. A separate high-speed line, capable of reaching 350 km/h, is also in the works to link Abu Dhabi and Dubai in just 30 minutes.

The backbone of the network was completed in 2023, when Etihad Rail launched its 900 km freight service linking key industrial and logistics hubs across the UAE, including ports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah. Now, the focus has shifted to passenger infrastructure.

The first station will be located in Sakamkam, Fujairah city centre, and a second is confirmed near University City in Sharjah. Dubai’s main station is expected to be adjacent to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, while Abu Dhabi’s is anticipated along the corridor separating Mussafah Industrial Area and Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

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Once completed, the passenger network will link cities including Al Sila, Al Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Integration with Oman is also part of the long-term vision. A new cross-border project — Hafeet Rail — will span 303 km between Sohar and Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba area. Developed by Etihad Rail in collaboration with Oman Rail and Mubadala, the link is expected to deepen trade and tourism ties between the two countries.

Etihad Rail’s passenger trains will carry up to 400 passengers each and feature Wi-Fi, entertainment systems, charging points, and onboard food and beverage options to ensure a comfortable experience. To further simplify access, passengers will be able to pay with their nol cards, thanks to a partnership between Etihad Rail and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The collaboration aims to integrate fare payments and booking systems under one unified platform.