- Company leaders discuss the evolution of the retail sector, innovative mobility solutions, and the design of integrated digital lifestyle ecosystems
- Mai Youssef, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability at Talabat, will highlight the governance and safety frameworks required to scale smart and sustainable mobility ecosystems during the “Future of Mobility” panel.
Senior executives from Talabat, the leading regional online ordering and delivery platform in the Middle East and North Africa, are participating in high-level panel discussions at the World Governments Summit 2026, taking place in Dubai from February 3 to 5.
The discussions will explore the future of retail, mobility solutions, and digital lifestyles, within the broader strategic dialogue on opportunities across emerging economies.
Talabat’s participation reflects its pivotal role in showcasing how digital platforms are shaping modern everyday life by seamlessly integrating infrastructure, technology, and consumer experience across food, retail, and mobility sectors.
Tomaso Rodriguez (Ton Heisel), Chief Executive Officer of Talabat, will take part in a panel titled “Designing Digital Lifestyles: From Infrastructure to Consumer Experience,” where he will highlight the role of emerging markets in leapfrogging traditional systems to build smooth and fully integrated digital ecosystems.
Meanwhile, Wassim Makarem, Chief Executive Officer of Talabat’s Retail Division, will participate in a session titled “The Future of Retail and Luxury Goods,” focusing on AI-driven personalization, omnichannel models, and the role of retail as a key driver of economic growth.
In addition, Mai Youssef, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability at Talabat, will address the governance and safety frameworks required to scale smart and sustainable mobility ecosystems, during a panel titled “The Future of Mobility.”
Through its participation at the World Governments Summit 2026, Talabat will present its vision for the role digital platforms play in supporting daily life, enhancing service quality, and contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
About Talabat
Talabat is the leading online ordering and delivery platform in the Middle East and North Africa, offering customers a seamless and convenient experience to order food, groceries, and other consumer products from a wide range of restaurants and retail outlets.
Founded in Kuwait in 2004, Talabat has since expanded its operations across the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Iraq, serving more than 6.5 million active customers as of December 2024.
Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Talabat successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market in December 2024.
Talabat is a subsidiary of Delivery Hero SE, giving it a strategic advantage by leveraging the global expertise of its parent company to strengthen its market position and drive innovation in the online ordering and delivery sector.
The company continues to expand its product offerings and grow its market share across its operating markets.
Talabat relies on a robust ecosystem that includes thousands of partners and delivery riders, reinforcing its leadership in the MENA online ordering market by connecting customers, partners, and riders through its advanced technology platform.
