Careem and Tamimi Markets partner to launch express grocery delivery in Riyadh

Manal Saleh

-         Thousands of premium Tamimi grocery products delivered in 20 minutes exclusively through the Careem app

-         New customers enjoy 50% off their first order and access to back-to-school deals

-         Tamimi’s signature bakery and deli range now available for express delivery via Careem Market

Riyadh, KSA - 8 September 2025 - Careem, the region’s leading multi-service app, has partnered with Tamimi Markets to launch ‘Careem Market by Tamimi Markets’, a premium quick-commerce grocery experience now available across Riyadh. This partnership combines Tamimi’s trusted range of high-quality products with Careem’s advanced logistics and dark store operations to deliver groceries to customers in 20 minutes or less.

Through Careem Market by Tamimi Markets, city residents can now enjoy greater convenience and faster service, with orders delivered directly from selected branches in strategic locations via the Careem app.

Tamimi Markets has been a trusted name in Saudi grocery retail for over four decades, known for fresh quality and exceptional service. With this partnership, we’re extending that same promise of quality into a faster, smarter experience through Careem’s technology, making everyday shopping simpler and more convenient for families in Riyadh.

Through Careem Market by Tamimi Markets, customers can now shop thousands of items, including fresh produce, pantry staples, frozen items, and household goods. The service also features Tamimi’s signature bakery, deli, as well as the Tamimi Markets private label range.

Abdulla Elyas, Co-founder and Saudi Chairman at Careem, said: “Careem’s partnership with Tamimi Markets reflects a shared commitment to innovation in Saudi retail. By combining Tamimi’s 45-year legacy in premium grocery retail with Careem’s decade of experience in technology and last-mile logistics, we’re delivering a grocery experience that’s fast, fresh, and tailored to the needs of today’s Saudi consumer.”

Bobby Rajendran, CEO of Tamimi Markets, said: “Our partnership with Careem is more than just a delivery solution, it’s a new chapter in how we bring Tamimi Markets closer to every household. By blending our trusted reputation in grocery retail with Careem’s innovative technology, we’re shaping a shopping journey that is not only faster and fresher, but also more in tune with the lifestyle of today’s families in Saudi Arabia.”

To celebrate the partnership and the back-to-school season, all new customers receive 50% off their first order, alongside access to rotating Tamimi Weekly Offers and exclusive back-to-school deals. Customers can shop for discounted snacks, lunchboxes, stationery, and more, delivered in minutes via Careem. With competitive pricing, no substitutions, and no compromise on quality, Careem Market is redefining online grocery delivery in the Kingdom.

The service is currently available in select neighborhoods across Riyadh, with plans to expand further. Customers can access Careem Market by Tamimi Markets by opening the latest version of the Careem app.

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About Careem
Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earning opportunities for over 3.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 75 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About Tamimi Markets

Tamimi Markets is a family-owned Saudi supermarket chain established in 1979 with its first store in Al Khobar. Known as “Once You Walk In, You Are Family,” Tamimi is trusted by families across the Kingdom for fresh produce, healthy choices, competitive prices, and exceptional service. With modern stores, convenient e-commerce, and home delivery, Tamimi continues to innovate while investing in education, youth development, and community wellbeing.