| Founded | Dubai, UAE 2018; 7 years ago (2018) |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rashid Al Ghurair |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE |
| Area served | UAE, Canada |
| Website | www |
CAFU is an energy delivery company, that operates in major cities of United Arab Emirates.
History
CAFU was founded in 2018 by Rashid Al Ghurair.
In 2020, the company spearheaded a campaign to provide complimentary fuel to Dubai ambulances for a period of two weeks. Since starting operations in November 2018, the company has expanded its fuel delivery operations to Oman.
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, 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.
In 2019, Nakheel CEO Sanjay Manchanda and Rashid Al Ghurair signed a deal with CAFU, for boat owners in Palm Jumeirah.
Partnerships
In Oct 2023, CAFU signed an agreement with Shell Markets Middle East, announcing them as their preferred lubricants partner.
In 2021, CAFU and Quebec-based Institute of Vehicle Innovation (IVI) collaborated and tested its mobile EV chargers in Montreal city
In 2021, CAFU and Ford Partnership revealed a new strategic alliance aimed at Refuelling experience.
Awards and Recognition
- In 2022, CAFU was recognized as one of the 30 Rising Startups from the Middle East.
- Gold Award for Innovation in Sustainable Technologies in 2023.
References
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- "UAE fuel-on-demand platform CAFU to expand workforce by 60, creates advisory board". Gulf News. 24 November 2022.
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- "UAE: CAFU launches recruitment drive for tech professionals - ETHRWorldME". ETHRWorld.com.
- 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.
- "CAFU to supply Dubai ambulances with free fuel for two weeks". Government of Dubai.
- Murphy, Dan (20 January 2020). "Dubai start-up Cafu expands to Oman in regional growth push". CNBC.
- Sadaqat, Rohma. "Tech for good: CAFU accelerates 1m Ghaf Tree Project". Khaleej Times.
- "Dubai's Cafu to use drones to plant one million Ghaf trees in UAE - Arabian Business". Arabian Business. 12 January 2020.
- "10,000 seeds of Ghaf trees planted in the UAE using drones". Gulf News. 16 March 2021.
- "UAE's CAFU launches in Canada with EV charging solution". Gulf Business. 6 April 2023.
- "CAFU chooses Adyen to offer a seamless payment experience on the roads of UAE and Canada". ffnews.com.
- "Nakheel signs exclusive deal with CAFU for boat owners on Palm Jumeirah". Government of Dubai.
- "Nakheel signs exclusive deal with CAFU for boat owners on Palm Jumeirah". Emirates 24/7.
- "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".
- "Ford and CAFU Forge a New Partnership in the UAE to Reinvent Connected Car Refueling Experience | Middle East | Ford Media Center". media.ford.com.
- Ndichu, David (7 April 2021). "Ford owners can order fuel from Cafu directly via the infotainment system".
- "Revealed: 30 Rising Startups from the Middle East 2022 - Arabian Business". Arabian Business. 6 July 2022.
- "Gulf Sustainability Awards winners revealed". gulfnews.com. Gulf News. 29 September 2023.