Uber Egypt ordered to pay LE 10 million to Habiba al-Shamaa’s family

Uber Egypt has been ordered by a Cairo court to pay 10 million Egyptian pounds in compensation to the family of Habiba al-Shamaa, who died in a February 2024 accident involving one of its vehicles. The ruling highlights the court's focus on holding local entities accountable for such incidents, emphasizing the broader implications for foreign companies operating in Egypt. This decision underscores the growing scrutiny on corporate responsibility in the region, setting a precedent that could influence future cases involving multinational corporations.