Efforts include expanding the network of local suppliers, marketing campaigns and simplified product-listing proceedures
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Show filtersDubai’s Union Coop approves 14% divi at general assembly
The co-op reported a profit of AED 338m in 2025, compared with AED 314.55m in 2024
Union Coop Dubai to support housing provider with social care programmes
The retail co-op says it will support housing solutions for Emirati families facing financial challenges
Dubai’s Union Coop signs agreement with World Wildlife Fund
The co-op will support the work of Emirates Nature-WWF as part of its wider social responsibility…
UAE’s new co-op law comes into effect in December
The government hopes the reforms will boost the sector's contribution to GDP and grow its membership
Sharjah Co-operative: At the heart of its community in the UAE for 40 years
'Our mission and target is different from that of all the other competitors around us, we…
Dubai’s Union Coop to phase out single-use plastic bags
Dubai’s Executive Council will introduce a tariff on single-use plastic bags from next month
UAE Ministry of Economy partners with ICA-AP to grow the co-op sector
The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to diversify the country’s economy
UAE changes law to allow co-ops to be listed on financial markets
'Co-operatives are a successful economic model that can be built upon and developed'
Covid-19 updates: 26 March
Here's some of today's news from co-ops and their response to the Covid-19 crisis
Co-ops around the world get ready for coronavirus disruption
Updates from the retail and credit union sectors in Canada, the US and Dubai
Union Coop will work with UAE to maintain elderly people’s homes
'This would promote social solidarity as well as co-operation between the two sectors to enhance our…
