Careem, Dubai’s super-app, is onwards to greatness nowadays. While the world, particularly America, is currently experiencing the cold weather, fall, and winter today, it’s all about scorching summer heat in the Middle East.
In Dubai, temperatures are hot, hot, hot, reaching 34 degrees Celsius today, Friday, according to Google Weather.
This is why Careem is here to save the freaking hot day.
From the road to grocery houses
Careem has partnered with Panadol, a paracetamol-based pain reliever and fever reducer available around the United Arab Emirates, to make the lives of drivers a little bit easier.
Statistics show that as temperatures in the city reach even above 40 degrees Celsius, Careem’s drivers ride 300 kilometers daily, making at least around 35 trips. The heat could be alright, but without access to hydration, their lives are at stake.
Panadol and Careem launched the Relief for the Relentless campaign for this summer season, in partnership with select cloud kitchens, such as Kaykroo, Rebel Foods, and Epik Foods, to distribute free bottled waters to drivers across the Middle Eastern nation.
The idea behind this campaign is really simple: with every order placed, a bottle of water is handed to the driver, which is a huge help for them who need to stay hydrated as they make trips throughout the day.
More good news, not only are these Careem drivers getting free water drinks, but also Careem’s network of grocery warehouses, involving staff who need to manage high-density grocery orders across the entire day.
Which will win most-loved restaurant?
The first-ever Careem Awards is all set, and the first rounds of voting are now open. This awards show will honor the best of the best when it comes to the culinary scene across the United Arab Emirates.
The show will award the most-loved restaurants for every dining occasion, whether this is dine-in, eat-out, or deliveries.
Over 180 restaurants have been shortlisted across 30 categories. These categories include the main event, Restaurant of the Year, as well as Best Burger, Best Coffee, Best Indian, Best Levantine, Best Sushi, and so much more.
Will your favorites make the cut? So far, some of those that have been shortlisted on the list of fan-faves are P.F. Chang’s, Kaak Al Manara, Gazebo, High Joint, and % Arabica.
Deputy of Careem Food, Jaskaran Singh, issued a statement, telling Ridesharing Forum: “The Careem Awards are our way of celebrating the incredible culinary talent that powers UAE’s food scene. With over 180 nominees and 30 categories, we’re handing the spotlight to our customers and giving them the opportunity to recognise the restaurants they love most. We’re excited to see which favourites rise to the top – and to celebrate the winners together at our flagship event in October.”
Voting will be closing this October 15th, and you are invited to take part in the awards show and ceremony this October 29th in beautiful Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.