Is Careem available in Syria?

Careem is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.

Why is Careem blocked in Syria?

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

How can I help unblock Careem in Syria?

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Careem directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.

Careem

Name: Careem
Brand: Careem
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

RestrictedIn Review

Middle Eastern super app offering ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payments

Progress Timeline

23 Feb, 2026

Company Responded

Careem's customer care team responded within 31 minutes of the initial outreach via customercare@gocareem.zendesk.com. A support representative acknowledged the feedback and stated they would forward it to the concerned team for consideration. The response was polite but generic, and did not confirm...

23 Feb, 2026

Contacted Company

A community volunteer contacted Careem via their customer care channel, requesting that the company review its restrictions on Syria following the lifting of U.S. and EU sanctions. The email referenced the December 2025 U.S. Treasury announcement, OFAC documentation confirming Syria is no longer lis...

21 Feb, 2026

Verified

Community volunteer verified that Careem is restricted in Syria. The main website (careem.com) loads normally, but attempting to sign in redirects to identity.careem.com/blocked with the message: "Sorry, Careem doesn't operate in your country." The mobile app displays: "We don't operate here — Caree...

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Work at Careem? Know someone who does?

You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Careem or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.

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Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.

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