du Pay Partners with talabat to Empower Delivery Riders and Advance UAE’s Cashless Economy -

du Pay, the digital financial services arm of du, has announced a strategic partnership with talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The collaboration marks the first partnership of its kind in the region between a digital wallet provider and a delivery aggregator, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and convenience for delivery riders across the UAE.

Through this partnership, du Pay will work closely with talabat and its fleet partners to ensure riders can easily receive, spend, and transfer money both within the UAE and to their home countries at competitive rates. Riders will also have access to du Pay’s wide range of digital financial services, including seamless digital payments, money transfers, and tailored incentives designed specifically for the blue-collar workforce.

The initiative supports the UAE’s ongoing transition toward a cashless economy and aligns with the Dubai Department of Finance’s goal of making 90% of all transactions in Dubai cashless by 2026. By empowering riders with secure and accessible digital payment options, the collaboration promotes financial inclusion while improving the overall welfare and satisfaction of delivery workers.

According to du Pay, its vision is to make finance effortless, inclusive, and accessible to all UAE residents. This partnership allows du Pay and talabat to bridge the gap between financial convenience and inclusion for delivery riders. The initiative is also aligned with talabat’s long-standing commitment to improving rider welfare, financial well-being, and operational efficiency.

Both companies will work closely to ensure riders gain maximum benefit from the partnership, enhancing their financial literacy, access to services, and long-term economic stability. The collaboration also reflects du Pay’s broader mission to drive digital transformation across multiple industry sectors by offering scalable financial solutions for large enterprises and employers, supporting the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in digital innovation.

About du Pay:
A subsidiary of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), du Pay is revolutionizing digital financial services in the UAE. Licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, the platform offers a full suite of financial tools, including domestic and international payments, mobile top-ups, bill payments, and secure money transfers. Built on du’s strong infrastructure, du Pay emphasizes financial inclusivity and security, bringing easy-to-use digital finance solutions to every resident in the UAE.

About talabat:
Founded in Kuwait in 2004, talabat is the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, serving millions of customers across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt. Headquartered in Dubai, talabat offers food, grocery, and convenience product deliveries through its extensive network of riders and merchant partners. Following its successful initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) in December 2024, the company continues to expand under its parent company, Delivery Hero SE, strengthening its leadership in the regional delivery market through innovation and technology.