A new app has been launched to help people in Sudan find their lost cars across the country.
Launched in January 2026, Arabitak was developed by Abdelrahman Mohammed Al Atta, a Sudanese tech entrepreneur (techpreneur) based in Qatar.
On 15 April 2023, war broke out in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulting in the world’s largest displacement crisis — between 12 and 14 million people — and worst humanitarian crises.
In addition, millions have lost their homes, cars, and various properties — many of which were stolen, or looted or severely damaged by fighting. The SAF’s recapture of major cities and states, including Khartoum and Al Gezira, in late 2024 has restored a degree of safety, encouraging many Sudanese to return home from both within the country and abroad. As of early 2026, over 3 million displaced people have returned to their home areas, with thousands more following suit despite the ongoing conflict. While thousands are still searching for their missing vehicles, others have discovered abandoned cars on their properties or in their neighbourhoods. Many returnees are now utilising platforms like Facebook to locate their vehicles or help others find theirs.
Arabitak leverages the power of Facebook by integrating it directly into the platform; users can search for their car’s license plate number, and the app aggregates all relevant social media links and mentions of that vehicle. Conversely, the app allows individuals who discover abandoned cars to upload photos of their find. To ensure authenticity, users must use the app’s built-in camera and GPS to capture photos from all four corners of the vehicle. The Arabitak team then verifies these details to ensure accuracy for those searching. A $10 fee is required upon a successful match, which is shared between the Arabitak team and the ‘good Samaritan’ who helped the owner locate their vehicle.
Arabitak is available for download on both iOS and Android. He also recently launched AlJamba — similarly available on both platforms — to help people in Sudan find skilled tradespeople, such as carpenters, plumbers, welders, and electricians, for home services. Additionally, he is currently developing Maher AI, an artificial intelligence tool designed to assist Sudanese individuals in Qatar with finding employment. If successful, he plans to expand this service to the Sudanese diaspora across the entire MENA region.
For more infromtion about Arbitak and other Abdelrahman’s other apps, visit his website boodi.pro or follow him on Instagram @boodi.pro.
