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Talabat acquires Instashop for $32 million ahead of IPO

Instashop will continue to operate as an independent brand while leveraging Talabat’s expansive network for delivery of food and grocery items

A Talabat driver rides his motorcycle in heavy evening traffic in Sharjah (Getty Images)

Talabat has completed the acquisition of Instashop for $32 million, consolidating the two major UAE-based food and grocery delivery brands under one company.

Both companies are controlled by German parent Delivery Hero, which initiated the merger as part...