Union Coop Affirms Supporting Local Products Has Become a National Responsibility

Dubai, UAE:

Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, affirmed that strengthening the presence of national products on the cooperative’s shelves is a key pillar of its strategy to support the UAE’s objectives of achieving food security and advancing economic sustainability. He noted that supporting local products is no longer merely a commercial choice, but a national responsibility that contributes to building a more resilient economy capable of responding to global challenges.

Al Hashemi explained that Union Coop continues to implement plans aimed at increasing the share of local products across various categories, particularly fresh and processed food products. These efforts include expanding its network of local suppliers, allocating prominent display spaces within its branches, and launching marketing and promotional campaigns that enhance the visibility of Emirati products and encourage consumers to choose them.

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Alshaya Group Opens First Starbucks in Georgia

Alshaya Group expands Starbucks licensed business with first coffeehouse in Georgia  – following the acquisition of Starbucks Greece and Cyprus

  • Alshaya Group opens first Starbucks coffeehouse in Georgia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s retail and hospitality landscape
  • The opening follows Alshaya Group’s recent acquisition of the Starbucks franchise in Greece and Cyprus, becoming the new exclusive owner and operator

Kuwait, 13 July 2026 – Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators and one of the Starbucks Coffee Company’s largest and longest-standing licensed business partners, have officially opened the first Starbucks coffeehouse in Georgia.

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سرطان البروستات والجراحة الروبوتية

يُعد سرطان البروستات من أكثر أنواع السرطان شيوعًا لدى الرجال، وتزداد نسبة الإصابة به مع التقدم في العمر، خاصة بعد سن الخمسين. وعلى الرغم من أن تشخيص الإصابة بالسرطان قد يثير القلق، فإن التطور الكبير في وسائل التشخيص والعلاج جعل فرص الشفاء ممتازة، خصوصًا عند اكتشاف المرض في مراحله المبكرة.

د. عامر موسى
استشاري جراحه المسالك البولية
والجراحات الروبوتية
مستشفى مركز كليمنصو الطبي دبي

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Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards 2026: Celebrate Marina Excellence

4th Edition of Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards to Spotlight Exceptional Marinas in Middle East—North Africa—Türkiye Region

  • Submissions are open, with categories recognising outstanding organisation-wide, individual, and project-based achievements.
  • Public voting for the “Most Popular Marina” recognition opens in October.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 15 July 2026: In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has announced the opening of submissions to the 2026 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards, set to culminate in a prestigious ceremony during the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, scheduled to take place from 19–22 November 2026. 

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Redefining Industry and Purpose: The Journey of Rejesh Satiija

In an era where corporate success is routinely quantified by valuations and profit margins, a distinct category of industrial leaders chooses to measure impact through regional development and structural philanthropy. Rejesh Satiija, an engineer turned international industrialist and humanitarian, embodies this alternative approach. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Satiija has quietly constructed a diversified global empire while anchoring his legacy in community transformation across the African continent.

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