The NY Times article claims that the government offered both companies incentives in exchange for the data. According to three company executives interviewed by the NY Times, Uber reportedly vetoed the demand right away, whereas the Dubai-based Careem office decided to wait and “take a closer look,” an allegation the company has denied. According to the NY Times, Careem’s chief Sheikha attended the second meeting on January 19. The NY Times reached Sheikha for comment, however, he described the meeting as “part of regular corporate lobbying”. Spokesman for military intelligence declined to respond to questions from the NY Times.

Source: Egypt Independent June 12, 2017 09:22 UTC