RIYADH: Uber Technologies has acquired Germany’s Delivery Hero in a deal valued at €12.7 billion ($14.53 billion), reshaping the competitive landscape of the global food delivery and quick-commerce sector. According to Al-Eqtisadiah’s financial analysis unit, the acquisition comes at a time when Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the group’s most important operating markets, having recorded the highest subscription rate among all of Delivery Hero’s markets.

Uber is reportedly in advanced acquisition talks with Delivery Hero. An agreement could be reached as soon as this week. The deal would likely value Delivery Hero significantly…

Delivery Hero confirmed on Tuesday that it is engaged in discussions with the ride-hailing and food-delivery behemoth regarding a potential takeover offer