foodpanda group acquires 24h.ae in Middle East

146835-foodpanda_app_icon-0f9490-large-1414484426Days after announcing series of acquisitions in Asia, Middle East region targeted as next high growth region for food delivery

24h.ae is active in the United Arab Emirates. The company provides the most convenient way to order food in seven cities: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaima. 24h.ae was founded in 2011 and will continue with the current management and team, as well as the strong 24h-brand it has developed over the years. It currently cooperates with more than 700 restaurant partners, including major brands like Subway, Wendy’s , Domino’s, Johnny Rockets, and Pizza Express.

foodpanda is already active in Saudi Arabia and Jordan with its hellofood.sa andhellofood.jo brands, respectively.

Ralf Wenzel, Co-Founder and CEO of foodpanda group: „After consolidating our Asian leadership, we are very excited to announce the acquisition of 24h.aein what we believe is the next high growth region in the online food delivery business. Through 24h in the United Arab Emirates, combined with our existing hellofood business in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, we want to offer the best food ordering experience to our customers in the Middle East.“

Ali Orlov, Founder and CEO of 24h: „We are very proud to partner with foodpanda and are confident that with their experience and knowledge from all over the globe, we will bring our product and service to the next level“

The foodpanda group recently announced a series of acquisitions in Europe, taking over companies in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Last Friday, foodpanda acquired competitors in 7 Southeast Asian and Asian markets, consolidating ist leadership position in the region. Now, the group is active in 40 markets in Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America

About foodpanda
foodpanda group is the leading global online food delivery marketplace, active in 40 countries on five continents. The company enables restaurants to become visible in the online and mobile world and provides them with a constantly evolving online technology. For consumers, foodpanda/hellofood offer the convenience to order food online and the widest gastronomic range, from which they can choose their favorite meal on the web or via the app. foodpanda operates in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia and Serbia. hellofood operates in Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Algeria. Delivery Club operates in Russia. Tastykhana and JUST EAT in India, NetPincer in Hungary, Donesi in Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro, and Pauza in Croatia, Room Service in Malaysia and Singapore, City Delivery in Philippines, Food By Phone in Thailand, Koziness and Dial-a-Dinner in Hong Kong, Eatoye in Pakistan, and 24h in UAE.

About 24h

24h is an online food ordering marketplace in the United Arab Emirates, active in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaima.
Founded in 2011, the team at 24h.ae are made up of passionate foodies and geeky techies from all corners of the globe and together with our restaurant partners we are dedicated to bring the best service to our customers.