Yo Neighbour, an app that enables users to borrow items from each other, has launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Currently free to use, the app offers a messaging platform through which users can communicate with nearby residents. The company behind the app, Yo, is based out of Dubai and was founded by two Emirati brothers, Ahmed Al Amoudi and Mohamed Almutawakel. Existing UAE sharing economy start-ups include pay-as-you-go car rental service Ekar and private parking space provider YallaParking.
Yo Neighbour, an app that enables users to borrow items from each other, has launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Currently free to use, the app offers a messaging platform through which users can communicate with nearby residents. The app has been built for expats that would prefer to borrow than buy items, but may not know their neighbours, said Krystel Hoche, the app's creator. Existing UAE sharing economy start-ups include pay-as-you-go car rental service Ekar and private parking space provider YallaParking.