Mrsool is a Saudi on-demand delivery platform operating in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bahrain.[1] The platform connects customers with independent couriers through a mobile app, allowing users to type out their orders, negotiate delivery prices for goods and products, and enable couriers to accept and complete the deliveries.[2]
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Native name | مرسول |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Ayman Al-Sand, Naif Al-Samri |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Website | mrsool.co |
History
editMrsool was founded in 2015 by Ayman Al-Sand and Naif Al-Samri.[3][4][5] By 2018, the platform had reached 4 million registered users and 150,000 delivery agents with the platform's total transaction value reaching $270.[6][7] In June 2019, Mrsool was launched in Egypt,[8] and by the end of the year, the number of requests on the app had reached 10 million.[9] In the same year, Apple's App Store ranked Mrsool among Saudi Arabia's 30 most popular downloads, ranked above Facebook and Uber.[10]
In March 2021, Mrsool was recognized for its role in supporting social responsibility during the COVID-19 crisis at the BT100 celebration.[11] In April, Mrsool signed an agreement with the Ehsan platform, a national charitable initiative established by royal decree to facilitate the delivery of essential goods to needy families during the holy month of Ramadan.[12]
In 2022, the number of registered users on the platform reached 10 million users and 200,000 couriers.[13]
In February 2023, Mrsool partnered with meem Banking, a digital Shariah compliant bank provided by Gulf International Bank, to launch co-branded debit and credit cards to provide financial services to Mrsool users in Saudi Arabia.[14][15] During the same year, Mrsool Egypt received high ratings granted by the international Fairwork Foundation, for its digital work environments in Africa.[16][17]
In March 2024, Mrsool entered into an agreement with BookMe, a Pakistani travel technology platform that specializes in e-ticketing, to digitize travel between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.[18] In April, Mrsool partnered with Suwani, a company owned by the Public Investment Fund, to list camel milk products on its platform.[19][20] In May, Mrsool collaborated with the National Housing Company, enabling its logistics providers to leverage the navigation services offered by Baladi Maps.[21]
Funding
editIn March 2019, Mrsool received a series A funding round led by Raed Ventures and STV, with additional participation from Saudi angel investor Mazen Al-Jubeir.[4][6]
Sponsorship
editIn 2019, Mrsool Communications and Information Technology App launched the Najahat Initiative to support and empower Egyptian female entrepreneurs.[7]
In 2020, Mrsool acquired the naming rights to King Saud University Stadium, renaming it Mrsool Park. This sponsorship was the first of its kind in the region.[22] The deal follows a management agreement by Waseel and a contract with Al Nassr FC, making the stadium the club's official home.[22][23][24]
References
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- ^ سبق (2021-10-21). ""مرسول" يُعيد الشابين "أيمن ونايف" إلى جامعة الملك سعود كمستثمرين". صحيفة سبق الالكترونية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ a b "Start-up of the Week: The app that restores work-life balance". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "Delivery Hero, Mrsool CEOs Clash on How Deal Talks Collapsed". Bloomberg.com. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ a b "هكذا نجح Mrsool.. في اكتساح «سوق التوصيل» بالسعودية". جريدة القبس. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ a b "«بلومبيرج»: «مرسول» تجربة سعودية تنافس شركات النقل العالمية بالتطبيقات الذكية". الاقتصادية (in Arabic). 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "بمبادرة «ناجحات».. «مرسول» يدعم رائدات الأعمال المصريات | المصري اليوم". www.almasryalyoum.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "استقال وراتبه 40 ألفًا.. الرئيس التنفيذي لـ"مرسول": نصيحتي لرواد الأعمال الجدد ألا تستقيل إلا في هذه الحالة". صحيفة سبق الالكترونية (in Arabic). 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "Why Mrsool is more popular than Uber, Facebook in Saudi Arabia - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". www.arabianbusiness.com. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "احتفالية bt100 تمنح مرسول جائزة عن دور الشركة في دعم المسؤولية المجتمعية خلال كورونا". اليوم السابع (in Arabic). 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ سبق (2021-04-20). "مرسول يوقع اتفاقية شراكة مع منصة إحسان تسهيلًا لوصول الاحتياجات للأسر المحتاجة". صحيفة سبق الالكترونية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ شار, عبدالحكيم (2022-04-14). "استقال وراتبه 40 ألفًا.. الرئيس التنفيذي لـ"مرسول": نصيحتي لرواد الأعمال الجدد ألا تستقيل إلا في هذه الحالة". صحيفة سبق الالكترونية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "GIB's meem and MRSOOL launch co-branded debit and credit cards". Arab News. 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "إطلاق اتفاقية شراكة بين "مرسول" ومصرفية "ميم" الرقمية". جريدة الرياض (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2024-12-20. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "مرسول مصر تستهدف توفير 10 آلاف فرصة عمل جديدة خلال 2024". مصراوي.كوم (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "اختيار "مرسول مصر" ضمن أفضل بيئات العمل الرقمية في أفريقيا". بوابة الفجر (in Arabic). 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "Pakistani startup Bookme scores landmark agreements". The Express Tribune. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
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- ^ "الوطنية للإسكان توقع مذكرتي تفاهم مع (مرسول) و(زد) للاستفادة من خدمات الملاحة في خرائط "بلدي" | NHC". nhc.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ a b "Saudi Arabia: KSU Stadium changes name and will undergo a serious facelift". stadiumdb.com. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ ""مرسول بارك" .. فكرة بدأت في بوسطن قبل 108 أعوام". العربية (in Arabic). 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- ^ "إطلاق اسم (مرسول بارك) على ملعب النصر في جامعة الملك سعود". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2024-12-26.