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CloudKitchens pauses Middle East IPO plans, weighs private placement instead

CloudKitchens pauses Middle East IPO plans, weighs private placement instead

The PIF-backed ghost kitchen operator has put a potential regional listing on hold and is exploring a private placement for its Middle East business, after previously targeting a $2bn valuation and a dual Abu Dhabi–Saudi IPO as early as 2026.

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