• An Aleefcom Paxi – or taxi for pets – collects a dog in Cairo for transport elsewhere in the Egyptian capital. EPA
    An Aleefcom Paxi – or taxi for pets – collects a dog in Cairo for transport elsewhere in the Egyptian capital. EPA
  • The couple who run Aleefcom offer various services for animals, including dog walking and the provision of pet supplies. EPA
    The couple who run Aleefcom offer various services for animals, including dog walking and the provision of pet supplies. EPA
  • Aleefcom paxi deals with an average of 70 requests every month. EPA
    Aleefcom paxi deals with an average of 70 requests every month. EPA
  • Team Aleefcom play with dogs at a boarding kennel. EPA
    Team Aleefcom play with dogs at a boarding kennel. EPA
  • The couple collect a dog in Cairo for transport elsewhere in the Egyptian capital. EPA
    The couple collect a dog in Cairo for transport elsewhere in the Egyptian capital. EPA
  • A vet examines a dog. EPA
    A vet examines a dog. EPA
  • The team will entertain dogs for a fee. EPA
    The team will entertain dogs for a fee. EPA
  • A snake is one of many creatures that Aleefcom will handle. EPA
    A snake is one of many creatures that Aleefcom will handle. EPA
  • As well as dogs, the company has dealt with cats – including lion cubs – snakes and even crocodiles. The price starts at EGP £150, about $10. EPA
    As well as dogs, the company has dealt with cats – including lion cubs – snakes and even crocodiles. The price starts at EGP £150, about $10. EPA
  • A paxi picks up a reptile. EPA
    A paxi picks up a reptile. EPA

The Cairo pet taxi service - in pictures


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COMPANY PROFILE

Company name: Blah

Started: 2018

Founder: Aliyah Al Abbar and Hend Al Marri

Based: Dubai

Industry: Technology and talent management

Initial investment: Dh20,000

Investors: Self-funded

Total customers: 40