How talabat Turned Everyday Orders Into €26 Million In Giving Back

What if your late-night karak, grocery run, or comfort-food order did more than just hit the spot?

 In 2025, talabat proved that small taps can make a HUGE difference,  and the numbers from their Giving Back Impact for 2025 are seriously impressive.

Talabat helped enable over €20 million (QAR 85+ million) in rider tips and €6.45 million (QAR 27+ million) in charitable donations across the Middle East and North Africa!!

Yep..that’s more than €26 million in everyday generosity, all built into the simple act of ordering in.

Let’s start with the riders … the real MVPs of every delivery!

Last year alone, talabat users tipped €20,037,000, with 100% of that amount going directly to riders!

No cuts, no detours… just pure appreciation landing exactly where it should. Those tips helped support rider livelihoods across the region, turning small add-ons at checkout into meaningful income for thousands of frontline workers.

But it didn’t stop there…

Through talabat’s in-app Giving Back features, users donated over €6.45 million via partnerships with more than 50 licensed local and international charities and NGOs

From food security initiatives to humanitarian relief, these contributions supported causes that truly matter,  all routed through verified partners to ensure transparency and trust.

By embedding donations directly into the ordering experience, talabat has quietly become one of the largest digital platforms for everyday giving in MENA. No extra steps. No complicated processes. Just generosity made easy.

“talabat is more than a delivery app,  it is a platform that connects people to opportunity, dignity and support at scale,” said May Youssef, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at talabat. She highlighted how millions of small acts of kindness can come together to create measurable, real-world impact for families, charities, and riders across the region.

And that’s really the magic here…when everyday convenience meets MEANINGFUL change!

Giving Back and rider tipping aren’t seasonal campaigns or one-off features. They’re permanent parts of the talabat platform, designed to make giving simple, traceable, and scalable. Funds flow directly to riders and charity partners, with no platform retention, just straight-up impact.

“Giving back is deeply connected to how we operate in Qatar and across the region,” said Toon Gyssels, CEO of talabat. “Everyday actions like tipping or donating at checkout become powerful contributions that strengthen communities and create real value for those who need it most.”

In 2025, talabat showed that doing good doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s as easy as placing an order, adding a tip, and knowing that your meal came with a side of kindness.

Now THAT’S delivery done right.

The talabat app is available to download on the iOS App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei AppGallery.