CAFU
CAFU
Emirati Vehicle Energy provider
CAFU is a global energy delivery and vehicle services company, that operates in major cities of United Arab Emirates.[1][2][3][4]
Founded | Dubai, UAE 2018; 6 years ago (2018) |
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Founder | Rashid Al Ghurair |
Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates , UAE |
Area served | UAE, Canada |
Website | www |
CAFU was founded in 2018 by Rashid Al Ghurair.[5][6]
In 2021, CAFU announced its expansion into Abu Dhabi in a bid to grow further in the UAE.[7]
In 2021, CAFU launched the Ghaf Tree Project, to re-green barren ecosystems across the Emirates by planting one million Ghaf tree seeds.In 2023, in line with the launch of the 2022 ESG report, CAFU announced the use of unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology.[8][9][10]
The company appointed a new advisory board in 2022 to support the management team on its continued growth journey, The members of the advisory board include James Babb, formerly of Deloitte and KPMG, Cenk Serdar, with an investment track record in 150 tech startups, and Fares Akkad, who heads META Middle East and North Africa.[11]
In 2023, CAFU announced its expansion into Canada with a mobile EV charging, The first prototype mobile EV charging vehicle is a Ford E-Transit van outfitted with a charging station, batteries, and a mobile app.[12][13]
In Oct 2023, CAFU signed an agreement with Shell Markets Middle East, announcing them as their preferred lubricants partner.[14][15]
In 2021, CAFU and Quebec-based Institute of Vehicle Innovation (IVI) collaborated and tested its mobile EV chargers in Montreal city[16]
In 2021, CAFU and Ford Partnership revealed a new strategic alliance aimed at Refuelling experience.[17][18]
- Cabral, Alvin R. (24 October 2021). "On-demand fuel delivery company Cafu expands its Abu Dhabi operations". The National (Abu Dhabi).
- "CAFU moves to free delivery as it innovates its business model in a time of global change". Biz Today. 22 July 2020.
- Cabral, Alvin R. (24 October 2021). "On-demand fuel delivery company Cafu expands its Abu Dhabi operations". The National (Abu Dhabi).
- Sadaqat, Rohma. "Tech for good: CAFU accelerates 1m Ghaf Tree Project". Khaleej Times.
- "CAFU Chooses Shell Middle East As Their Top Lubricants Supplier - Construction Business News Middle East". www.cbnme.com. 12 October 2023.
- Joseph, Shilpa Annie (12 October 2023). "CAFU picks Shell Middle East as its preferred lubricants partner".
- Nordlund, Scott (28 March 2023). "Cafu mobile EV charger starts pilot in Montreal".
- Ndichu, David (7 April 2021). "Ford owners can order fuel from Cafu directly via the infotainment system".
- Thomas, Aby Sam (30 December 2020). "2020, The Year That Was: Rashid Al Ghurair, Founder And CEO, CAFU".
- "Gulf Sustainability Awards winners revealed". gulfnews.com. Gulf News. 29 September 2023.