CAFU

This article is about the energy delivery company. For other uses, see Cafu (disambiguation).
CAFU
FoundedDubai, UAE
2018; 6 years ago (2018)
FounderRashid Al Ghurair
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
,
UAE
Area served
UAE, Canada
Websitewww.cafu.com

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 Refuelling experience.[19][20]

Awards and Recognition

  • In 2022, CAFU was recognized as one of the 30 Rising Startups from the Middle East.[21]
  • Gold Award for Innovation in Sustainable Technologies in 2023.[22]

References

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