• The report also highlights charitable contributions exceeding €3.9 million, more than 450,000 donations, with the participation of more than 86,000 donors, and in cooperation with more than 55 charitable partners, in addition to the redistribution of more than 18,000 kilograms of fresh produce for use in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai, UAE – Talabat, the leading daily needs app in the Middle East and North Africa, has released its “Giving Initiatives and Community Impact” report for the first half of 2026, highlighting the platform’s continued efforts to facilitate giving, support communities, reduce food waste, and contribute to enhancing food security across the region.

During the first half of 2026, Talabat's giving and community impact initiatives contributed to providing more than 56 million meals, equivalent to more than €3.9 million in charitable contributions. This impact was made possible by more than 450,000 donations, an increase of nearly 25% compared to the same period last year, confirming that simple, everyday initiatives can make a tangible difference in supporting communities in need.

Giving and community impact initiatives have become an integral part of how Talabat operates. Instead of being a traditional charity campaign, the initiative is now integrated into the platform's order fulfillment, payment, and partner systems, allowing customers to easily support charitable initiatives through their existing orders. By embedding giving into the daily customer experience, Talabat enables small, everyday contributions to transform into reliable, regulatory-compliant, and scalable support across its network of licensed charitable partners.

Commenting on this, Mai Yousef, Senior Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications at Talabat, said: “ These giving and community impact initiatives reflect the role we believe Talabat can play beyond meeting daily needs. During the first half of 2026, our approach contributed to providing more than 56 million meals with the support of our network of licensed charitable partners, with donations growing by nearly 25% compared to the same period last year. These figures are clear evidence that technology, when harnessed for a higher purpose, is capable of transforming simple individual initiatives into a tangible impact across the region.”

In addition to meal donations, the report also highlights Talabat’s ongoing commitment to reducing food waste through its food rescue initiatives. During the first half of the year, more than 18,000 kilograms of fresh produce were redistributed across the UAE, giving surplus food a second life by directing it to communities in need.

This initiative is being implemented in cooperation with more than 55 licensed and accredited charitable partners across the region, who carry out the humanitarian work on the ground, while “Talabat” provides the digital infrastructure, platform reach, and payment infrastructure, enabling these entities to expand their impact and reach a larger number of beneficiaries.

These combined efforts reflect Talabat’s commitment to harnessing its technology, logistical capabilities, and broad customer reach to facilitate and make giving easier, thereby contributing to a tangible and measurable social impact across the Middle East.

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Talabat is the leading daily needs app in the Middle East and North Africa, providing users with a convenient and personalized experience for ordering food, groceries, and various daily necessities from a wide range of restaurants and retailers. Founded in Kuwait in 2004, the company has since expanded its operations to the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt, serving over seven million monthly active users as of December 2025. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, Talabat successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market ( DFM ) in December 2024. As a subsidiary of Delivery Hero SE, Talabat leverages global expertise to continuously enhance its platform, expand its ecosystem, and drive innovation. Through a robust network of partners and delivery drivers, Talabat connects its customers with their needs in a timely manner, supporting a seamless daily life experience across the region.

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