Group 1 - Meituan officially launched in Saudi Arabia in September last year, marking its second international expansion [1] - Within a year, Meituan has established a presence in Saudi Arabia and is expanding into other Middle Eastern markets [1][5] - Keeta, a service under Meituan, has entered a new phase of expansion in Saudi Arabia, adding 11 new cities and partnering with nearly 7,500 merchants [3] Group 2 - Keeta's service now covers 20 cities in Saudi Arabia, with over 18,000 additional riders deployed, creating flexible job opportunities [3] - Keeta has achieved approximately 10% market share in Saudi Arabia within five months of entering the market, ranking third [3] - The overall food delivery market in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow by about 23% in GMV in 2024, driven by Keeta's entry [3] Group 3 - Meituan is also testing its supply chain capabilities in Saudi Arabia with the launch of its self-operated retail business, Keemart [4] - The company has a three-year plan to cover the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain [6] - Keeta has initiated recruitment for teams and merchants in UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, with plans to launch services in Kuwait by late 2025 or early 2026 [6] Group 4 - The GCC region, despite a population of less than 60 million, has high GDP per capita and strong consumer purchasing power, making it a digitally advanced market [6][7] - The infrastructure in Gulf cities provides advantages for instant delivery services, with high acceptance rates among local residents [7] - The online food delivery market in the GCC is projected to reach $30 billion by 2028, with an annual growth rate of 15% [8] Group 5 - Meituan's international expansion is not limited to the Middle East; it has also entered Hong Kong, achieving a 44% market share within a year [10] - The company plans to invest $1 billion in Brazil over the next five years as it prepares to enter the Latin American market [10] - Meituan faces challenges in scaling and efficiency as it navigates complex and open markets across Asia, Africa, and Latin America [10]