CAFU explained

CAFU
Foundation:Dubai, UAE
Founder:Rashid Al Ghurair
Location City:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Location Country:UAE
Area Served:UAE, Canada

CAFU is an energy delivery company, that operates in major cities of United Arab Emirates.[1] [2] [3] [4]

History

CAFU was founded in 2018 by Rashid Al Ghurair.[5] [6]

In 2020, the company spearheaded a campaign to provide complimentary fuel to Dubai ambulances for a period of two weeks.[7] Since starting operations in November 2018, the company has expanded its fuel delivery operations to Oman.[8]

In 2021, CAFU launched the Ghaf Tree Project, to re-green barren ecosystems across the Emirates by planting one million Ghaf tree seeds.[9] [10] [11]

In 2023, CAFU declared its venture into Canada with a mobile EV charging, prototype mobile EV charging vehicle is a Ford E-Transit van outfitted with a charging station, batteries, and a mobile app.[12] [13]

In 2019, Nakheel CEO Sanjay Manchanda and Rashid Al Ghurair signed a deal with CAFU, for boat owners in Palm Jumeirah.[14] [15]

Partnerships

In Oct 2023, CAFU signed an agreement with Shell Markets Middle East, announcing them as their preferred lubricants partner.[16] [17]

In 2021, CAFU and Quebec-based Institute of Vehicle Innovation (IVI) collaborated and tested its mobile EV chargers in Montreal city[18]

In 2021, CAFU and Ford Partnership revealed a new strategic alliance aimed at Refuellingexperience.[19] [20]

Awards and Recognition

Notes and References

  1. News: Revealed: 100 Most Influential Arabs 2023 - Arabian Business . . 3 May 2023.
  2. Web site: UAE fuel-on-demand platform CAFU to expand workforce by 60, creates advisory board . . en . 24 November 2022.
  3. Web site: Cafu: on the road to world domination . Wamda . en.
  4. Web site: UAE: CAFU launches recruitment drive for tech professionals - ETHRWorldME . ETHRWorld.com . en.
  5. Web site: Cabral . Alvin R. . On-demand fuel delivery company Cafu expands its Abu Dhabi operations . . en . 24 October 2021.
  6. Web site: CAFU moves to free delivery as it innovates its business model in a time of global change . Biz Today . 22 July 2020.
  7. Web site: CAFU to supply Dubai ambulances with free fuel for two weeks . Government of Dubai.
  8. Web site: Murphy . Dan . Dubai start-up Cafu expands to Oman in regional growth push . . en . 20 January 2020.
  9. News: Sadaqat . Rohma . Tech for good: CAFU accelerates 1m Ghaf Tree Project . . en.
  10. News: Dubai's Cafu to use drones to plant one million Ghaf trees in UAE - Arabian Business . . 12 January 2020.
  11. News: 10,000 seeds of Ghaf trees planted in the UAE using drones . . 16 March 2021 . en.
  12. Web site: UAE's CAFU launches in Canada with EV charging solution . 6 April 2023 . Gulf Business.
  13. Web site: CAFU chooses Adyen to offer a seamless payment experience on the roads of UAE and Canada . ffnews.com.
  14. Web site: Nakheel signs exclusive deal with CAFU for boat owners on Palm Jumeirah . Government of Dubai.
  15. Web site: Nakheel signs exclusive deal with CAFU for boat owners on Palm Jumeirah . Emirates 24/7.
  16. Web site: CAFU Chooses Shell Middle East As Their Top Lubricants Supplier - Construction Business News Middle East . www.cbnme.com . 12 October 2023.
  17. Web site: Joseph . Shilpa Annie . CAFU picks Shell Middle East as its preferred lubricants partner . 12 October 2023.
  18. Web site: Nordlund . Scott . Cafu mobile EV charger starts pilot in Montreal . 28 March 2023.
  19. Web site: Ford and CAFU Forge a New Partnership in the UAE to Reinvent Connected Car Refueling Experience Middle East Ford Media Center . media.ford.com.
  20. Web site: Ndichu . David . Ford owners can order fuel from Cafu directly via the infotainment system . 7 April 2021.
  21. News: Revealed: 30 Rising Startups from the Middle East 2022 - Arabian Business . . 6 July 2022.
  22. Web site: Gulf Sustainability Awards winners revealed . gulfnews.com . . en . 29 September 2023.

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