The market of food delivery in Qatar will lack a recognisable face in the near future. The company Deliveroo will stop its activity on March 4, which will end nearly three years of its work in the country. This is the end of a short, but busy chapter for customers, riders and restaurant partners.
Deliveroo Terminates Qatar Operations On March 4, After Nearly 3 Years
The Deliveroo platform will close in Qatar on March 4. Orders will be discontinued, riders will offload, and restaurants will move to other apps.
The shutdown, according to Gulf News, is among a larger move by DoorDash to reduce its operations in various markets. Alongside Qatar, the company is exiting Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan using its Deliveroo and Wolt brands.
The exit will not be abrupt. Deliveroo has committed to a proper exit and will work with employees, merchants, riders, and courier partners to coordinate the exit.
A Short Run In Qatar For Deliveroo
In October 2022, Deliveroo appeared in Qatar and utilised the post-pandemic boom that had seen food-delivery applications grow at an alarming rate in the Gulf.
In a few months, the British-based app has collaborated with hundreds of international and local restaurants. Deliveroo was a trusted option, replacing quick lunch to night-time cravings because of its speed and a variety of options, which are important to urban customers.
The market of food-delivery is, however, saturated in Qatar. The intensity of competition is high, margins are becoming thin, and scale is becoming extremely important.
Why DoorDash Is Pulling Back
In 2025, DoorDash purchased Deliveroo, which is a typical industry consolidation step. When it comes to delivery, large delivery firms are targeting markets where they can dominate, but not just participate.
The operation of logistics-intensive platforms in smaller areas or ultra-competitive areas is expensive. Exits are inescapable when growth halts or profits are still elusive. It is based on facts, and not emotions.
The multiple exit of countries makes the strategy plain: DoorDash is narrowing its presence around the world and cutting the markets that do not align with its long-term strategies.
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The Implication Of This To Customers And Restaurants
It will leave customers without one of the apps on their phones, yet life goes on. Qatar continues to have an abundance of food delivery services.
In the case of restaurants, the change is even greater. There are several who have spent resources and time on onboarding, promotion, and deliveries. They will be forced to find another outlet.
The effect is felt more directly by riders and courier partners. Deliveroo has promised that it would cooperate fiercely during the transition, yet exits always introduce an element of uncertainty.
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