DoorDash Completes $3.9 Billion Acquisition of Deliveroo UAE

DoorDash, the US-based delivery platform known for its dominance in North America’s food and grocery delivery market, has completed its acquisition of Deliveroo UAE. The deal positions DoorDash as a major player in the Middle East’s competitive delivery sector, alongside regional leaders like Talabat and Careem. As part of the integration, Miki Kuusi, co-founder of Finnish delivery firm Wolt and current Head of International at DoorDash, has been appointed CEO of Deliveroo. Kuusi will relocate to London in the coming months to oversee operations under the merged structure. "By combining DoorDash’s global scale and technology, we have the opportunity to serve more people, in more places, with greater impact,” Tony Xu, Co-Founder and CEO of DoorDash, said. Valued at approximately £2.9 billion (around $3.9 billion), the transaction follows regulatory approval from the European Union and other global authorities. Deliveroo’s UAE operations — which include more than 178,000 merchants and 130,000 riders — will continue to operate normally, with DoorDash pledging to invest in new safety measures, digital tools, and support programmes for partners.