35% Emiratization: Union Coop Focuses on Social Responsibility and National Talent Development

Press release

Published July 21st, 2025 - 10:31 GMT

35% Emiratization: Union Coop Focuses on Social Responsibility and National Talent Development

Popular retailer ‘Union Coop’ has announced that Emiratis now make up 35% of all localizable roles within the organization, reflecting its strong commitment to Emiratization and national talent development.

CEO Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi emphasized that Emiratization is central to Union Coop’s strategy, aligning with the UAE’s vision to strengthen Emirati presence in the private sector. He noted the cooperative’s focus goes beyond numbers, aiming to empower and professionally develop national talent.

Union Coop offers tailored training programs, practical internships for university students, and dedicated roles for 80 national service and reserve personnel. It also runs leadership development programs to prepare future Emirati leaders.

Al Hashemi affirmed that empowering national talent is part of Union Coop’s social responsibility, and the organization will continue collaborating with government and private entities to support the UAE’s sustainable development goals.

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.