Union Coop Supports Emirati Enterprises with Contracts Exceeding AED 82 M in 2024

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Published June 27th, 2025 - 04:59 GMT

Union Coop Supports Emirati Enterprises with Contracts Exceeding AED 82 M in 2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting national entrepreneurship and strengthening the private sector's contribution towards the local economy, Union Coop has extended direct support to members of the Emirati Suppliers Program, an initiative by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development, through procurement contracts exceeding AED 82 million in 2024.

This initiative reflects Union Coop’s strategic role in empowering Emirati entrepreneurs and enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access local markets and enhance their competitiveness.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, said: "Union Coop’s support for Emirati suppliers is a fundamental part of our corporate social and economic responsibility. Our procurement policy prioritizes national products and local suppliers, in line with the UAE wise leadership’s vision for sustainable development and a knowledge-based economy."

He added that this achievement is part of a broader series of initiatives and contributions carried out by Union Coop over the years to strengthen partnerships with government entities and development institutions, and to accelerate the growth of promising national ventures.

Union Coop continues to play an instrumental role in advancing the UAE’s SME sector, reaffirming its position as a strategic partner in fostering inclusive economic progress.

Background Information

Union Coop

Coop’s main activities are to establish hypermarkets and manage cooperatives within UAE. Union Coop is the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE as it operates 18 branches and two malls (Al Barsha Mall, Etihad Mall). Union Coop has also launched two grocery chains: Mini Coop and Coop,  a new concept, thereby making it the first consumer cooperative to include a smart shopping concept in many of its branches in the MENA region.

Additionally, Union Coop plays an active role in stabilizing prices through promotional campaigns and offering real-value offers and give prizes worth tens of millions yearly. Union Coop’s outlets offer a wide range of products from food and electronics to hardware and household appliances.

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