Your Children’s Safety with “Areeb”

About Areeb

Back in 2017, and upon realizing the hassle parents go through in finding the time to drop off or pick their kids from the school buses, Bara’ Sulaiman Harb decided to create a solution. “There’s nothing parents want more than to stay close to their kids,” he admitted.

“Stemming from this, we chose Areeb – meaning ‘close’ in English- as the name of our startup and service to assure parents that their kids are always close and safe on our watch.” The startup aims at organizing school bus rides and coordinating them between parents and the schools. It offers various features for both parties to ensure the students’ safety and their parents’ peace of mind.

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How Does Areeb Work?

For Parents:

As working parents, you may have trouble coordinating your kids’ time with work hours. Areeb offers you various solutions to help keep a vigilant eye wherever you are! “With Areeb’s mobile app, you get real-time notifications about the bus route and current location, departure time and expected arrival time for each student,” Harb explains.

You can get instant reports about your child whether that be related to their well-being, presence on the bus, or the time they are expected to arrive home. This allows you to better manage your time if you want to pick them up at your doorstep or if you want to ease your mind knowing that they have arrived home safely.

For Schools:

What sets Areeb’s service apart from all others is that it is not only exclusive to parents, but it is beneficial for schools too! According to Harb, “It’s important for schools to be aware of their buses’ routes and locations. This is particularly true when parents tend to communicate with the Head of Transportation at Jordan’s schools about necessarily updates.” Areeb allows the Heads of Transportation to monitor the bus drivers, choose optimal and strategic routes to save time and money, and ensure the safety of students and drivers as well the school’s reputation.

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“I’ve always believed that you won’t be able to take your business far if you’re alone and without guidance,” explained Harb. “With The Tank, we were able to build meaningful relationships with startups, mentors, and investors- as networking is a crucial element in the success of any business.” He went on to add that the incubator’s facilities, mentorship program, and events have helped them develop not only their skills but also their business footprint in the Kingdom.