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Rafeeq, Qatar’s first all-in-one national champion super app and a Qatari national technology company, has launched a special live broadcast across its official Instagram, TikTok and X accounts to support Ahmad, a young boy on a long and costly treatment journey, and has pledged to keep the broadcast running until the full cost of his treatment, approximately QAR 10.2 million, is secured. The live stream went on air on Saturday, 17 October at 3:00 pm. Rafeeq is hosting Ahmad on the broadcast alongside two of Qatar’s most popular content creators, Ahmad Pato and Ali Shamso, who are co-hosting the stream. Unlike a conventional fundraising appeal with a fixed end time, Rafeeq has committed that the broadcast will not close until the target is met, turning a single live session into a sustained, nationwide campaign that invites everyone in Qatar to stand with Ahmad. According to the estimate issued by his treating hospital, the cost of Ahmad’s treatment exceeds QAR 10.2 million, the vast majority of it for the specialised medical equipment, supplies and medication his care requires. By opening its platforms, audience and partner network to Ahmad’s cause, Rafeeq is turning the reach of a national digital platform into real, tangible support for one child and his family. Rafeeq is providing the production, channels and promotion behind the broadcast, and is mobilising its community of customers, partner businesses and creators to share the stream and contribute. Donations are being collected in partnership with Thani Humanitarian Organization, directly through the Rafeeq app: users simply open the Charity section, select the Thani Humanitarian tab and choose Ahmad’s case to contribute. The initiative reflects the values on which Rafeeq was founded: a Qatari company built to serve every home in the country, carrying forward the spirit of solidarity and compassion that defines Qatari society. “Ahmad is one of our own, and his fight is our whole community’s fight,” said Abdullah Thamer Al Humaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq. “As a Qatari company that reaches every home in this country, our responsibility goes beyond commerce. We will not switch off this live until Ahmad’s treatment is fully funded, and we invite every individual, family and business in Qatar to stand with him.” “Thank you to everyone who is watching, sharing and helping me. I am being brave, and I know I am not alone,” said Ahmad. How to Support                                                  Watch the live broadcast on Rafeeq’s official accounts, @gorafeeq, on Instagram, TikTok and X; donate in the Rafeeq app under Charity › Thani Humanitarian › Ahmad’s case; and share the stream with family and friends. Every contribution, whatever its size, brings Ahmad one step closer to completing his treatment. 

Rafeeq and Qatar Charity (QC)’s Alaqraboon Centre have signed a co-operation agreement to launch and operate the “Share the Reward” initiative, a digital giving initiative to help donors support specific needs of low-income families within Qatar.Through the Rafeeq app, donors will be able to choose the type of support they wish to provide, including meals, food supplies, school essentials, clothing and medical assistance. The initiative aims to make giving more direct by connecting donations with clearly identified needs.Alaqraboon Centre will assess cases, verify eligibility and identify priority needs, while Rafeeq will provide the digital channels required to feature the initiative and enable users to contribute through the app.Faisal Rashid al-Fehaida, executive director of Alaqraboon Centre, said the initiative highlights the potential of partnerships and technology to serve the community and provide new ways for people to support those with limited income.“The ‘Share the Reward’ initiative creates new opportunities for members of the community to contribute towards real needs, while promoting the values of solidarity and social responsibility,” al-Fehaida said.He also encouraged Rafeeq users to take part in the initiative, noting that even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life and help build a more caring and connected community.Al-Fehaida expressed hope that the initiative would encourage more companies and institutions to develop similar partnerships, widening community participation in charitable giving and supporting sustainable social impact.Abdullah Thamer al-Hemeidi, CEO of Rafeeq, said the company views its role as extending beyond the provision of services to making a meaningful contribution to the community.“Through the ‘Share the Reward’ initiative, we want to use technology to make giving easier and connect members of the community with low-income families, while preserving their dignity and helping ensure that support reaches its intended recipients,” al-Hemeidi said.He added that Rafeeq was proud to partner with Alaqraboon Center and hoped the initiative would provide a successful model for collaboration between Qatar’s private and charitable sectors. 

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani honoured Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work at a function held Sunday. Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq Abdullah Thamer Alhemaidi received the award in recognition of the company’s humanitarian efforts through Rafeeq Al Khair. This recognition marks an important milestone in Rafeeq’s journey and reflects the company’s continued commitment to community service, social responsibility, and initiatives that align with Qatar’s values and national vision. **media[432582]** Rafeeq Al Khair is a humanitarian initiative supported by Rafeeq, reflecting the company’s commitment to community solidarity, social responsibility, and giving back during the holy month of Ramadan. Since its founding six years ago, Rafeeq has grown as a homegrown Qatari platform built on service, innovation, and community connection. This recognition also stands as a shared achievement with the company’s partners, drivers, customers, and the wider community, whose trust and support have played a central role in Rafeeq’s journey. Alhemaidi said: “Our ambition for Rafeeq Al Khair, and for Rafeeq as a whole, goes far beyond being merely an initiative. We aspire for Rafeeq to become a meaningful part of people’s lives in giving, just as it is in serving them every day. We seek to expand our impact by supporting education for children in need and by advancing medical and healthcare initiatives, both within Qatar and beyond. “I firmly believe that Rafeeq, as a Qatari company, will continue to stand as a true ambassador of the values and ethics of Qatari society. With every order we deliver, our customers are partners in this humanitarian impact. Rafeeq is not just a service; it is a helping hand extended from Qatar to the world.” Rafeeq extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this achievement and reaffirms its commitment to continuing to serve the community through impactful initiatives and responsible innovation. As the company looks ahead, Rafeeq remains focused on creating lasting value for the people it serves and strengthening its role as a Qatari platform rooted in community, purpose, and progress.

beIN Media Group (beIN), one of the leading sports and entertainment media networks in the world, has announced a strategic partnership with Rafeeq, one of Qatar’s leading delivery and e-commerce platforms. The collaboration aims to provide customers with a fast, seamless, and convenient way to access beIN’s world-class sports and entertainment content.Through the partnership, Rafeeq users can now purchase beIN receivers directly through the Rafeeq app, with delivery straight to their doorstep. Once received, customers can simply call 133 to activate their preferred beIN package and instantly enjoy a world of premium entertainment, from Hollywood blockbusters to the most anticipated live sports, including top European football leagues, Formula 1, the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026, as well as major tennis and basketball tournaments and more.To mark the occasion, a signing ceremony was held at beIN’s MENA Headquarters in Doha. The event was attended by Hamad Aljaber, Manager of Consumer Sales at beIN, and Ahmed Abdulla, Media Manager at Rafeeq, who officially signed the agreement, along with senior managers from both organisations.Commenting on the partnership, Hamad Aljaber, Manager of Consumer Sales at beIN, said: “We are delighted to partner with Rafeeq, a trusted and fast-growing Qatari brand. This collaboration enhances accessibility for our customers, allowing them to experience beIN’s premium content more easily than ever through Rafeeq’s reliable and innovative delivery ecosystem.”Ahmed Abdulla, Media Manager at Rafeeq, added: At Rafeeq, we are proud to partner with beIN, one of the most recognised media networks in the world. This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding the range of essential and lifestyle services available through the Rafeeq app. By offering beIN receivers directly to our customers, we’re making premium sports and entertainment content more accessible than ever to households across Qatar — all through the convenience of Rafeeq’s trusted delivery ecosystem.”As part of the agreement, beIN and Rafeeq will also collaborate on exclusive offers and promotional campaigns designed to reward customers and enhance their viewing experience.To learn more and purchase the beIN receiver, the Rafeeq app, available on iOS and Android, may be downloaded.

As Qatar accelerates efforts to build a knowledge-based economy, local technology platforms are increasingly stepping into the role of incubators for early-stage digital ventures.In its latest move to strengthen local venture capacity, Qatari super app Rafeeq has partnered with Startup Grind Doha to offer early-stage founders direct integration and pilot-testing opportunities across its nationwide logistics and e-commerce infrastructure.  The strategic collaboration creates a direct channel for early-stage innovators whose technologies, products, and services complement Rafeeq’s platform and core business operations.As Rafeeq continues to expand its ecosystem, the partnership opens a direct channel to early-stage innovators whose solutions can be integrated, piloted or scaled across the Rafeeq platform and its network of partners, giving promising startups access to a national-scale customer base from day one.  Rafeeq will also support Startup Grind Doha’s events and community programmes by sharing its operational experience in building and scaling a national digital platform within Qatar’s market, with the entrepreneurs who will shape the country’s digital future. Ghassan Safa, Director of Public Relations at Rafeeq stated that supporting the next generation of Qatari technology companies forms a natural extension of the firm’s founding mission.“Rafeeq was built in Qatar, by a Qatari team, to serve every corner of the country. Supporting the founders who will build the next generation of Qatari technology companies is a natural extension of that mission,” said al-Humaidi.  He also said, “Through our partnership with Startup Grind Doha, we want to open our platform to startups with the ideas and technologies that can add value for our customers and partners, and to show what a homegrown platform can achieve at national scale.”  Founded in 2019 as a Qatari-owned technology platform, Rafeeq has expanded its operational footprint into an all-in-one super app offering delivery, logistics, e-commerce, and lifestyle services across all regions of Qatar.  The platform currently connects approximately 130,000 monthly active customers with more than 7,000 partner businesses across the country. Its commercial ecosystem includes food and grocery delivery, retail, logistics, the Pearl Club loyalty programme, and Rafeeq Stars, an influencer-led boutique initiative, alongside ongoing expansion into broader GCC markets. Indica Amarasinghe, chapter director at Startup Grind Doha, pointed out that Rafeeq demonstrates the growth trajectory achievable by Qatari technology firms.  “Rafeeq is a strong example of what a Qatari tech company can become, and its partnership gives our community direct access to the experience of a team that has scaled a super app nationwide. We look forward to working together to connect founders with real opportunities to grow, partner and build in Qatar,” he said.  The initiative aligns with objectives outlined under Qatar National Vision 2030 to construct a diversified, knowledge-based economy driven by private-sector technology firms, local talent development, and commercialisation of homegrown innovations.  Rafeeq and Startup Grind Doha plan to roll out joint founder sessions, community events, and technical collaboration opportunities in the coming months.