{"id":69188,"date":"2026-05-06T07:56:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T07:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/?p=69188"},"modified":"2026-05-06T07:56:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T07:56:01","slug":"union-coop-signs-strategic-mou-with-nrtc-to-strengthen-local-products-and-supply-chain-efficiency-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/06\/union-coop-signs-strategic-mou-with-nrtc-to-strengthen-local-products-and-supply-chain-efficiency-in-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Union Coop Signs Strategic MoU with NRTC to Strengthen Local Products and Supply Chain Efficiency in the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Union Coop Signs Strategic MoU with NRTC to Strengthen Local Products and Supply Chain Efficiency in the UAE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Dubai UAE:<\/strong><\/em><strong>6\u00a0<\/strong><strong>May 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Union Coop has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NRTC Dubai International Vegetables &amp; Fruits Trading LLC (NRTC) to support locally produced goods and enhance supply chain efficiency in the UAE.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-69190 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"907\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-1536x896.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-2048x1194.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-696x406.jpg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-1068x623.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260504-WA0049-720x420.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">The MoU was signed in Abu Dhabi on the sidelines of the \u2018Make it in the Emirates\u2019 initiative, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, as part of national efforts to strengthen the industrial sector and empower local products.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">The agreement was signed by Mr. Shuaib Al Hammadi, Director \u2013 Community Relations, Union Coop, and Mr. Mohamed Al Rifai, Group CEO of NRTC, in the presence of senior officials from both sides.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">The partnership focuses on market development, increasing the presence of UAE-grown products, exploring opportunities in innovation and technology, improving operational efficiency, and launching joint marketing initiatives to support the national economy.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Shuaib Al Hammadi, Director \u2013 Community Relations, Union Coop, said: \u201cThis partnership represents an important milestone in our vision to support local production and enhance the sustainability of supply chains within the UAE. At Union Coop, we believe in building strategic alliances with trusted partners such as NRTC to deliver added value to consumers, while also supporting the UAE\u2019s direction toward food security and sustainable development.\u201d<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">He added: \u201cWe will continue to advance our operational and commercial ecosystem in line with global best practices. This agreement opens new avenues for collaboration in innovation and marketing, further strengthening the competitiveness of UAE products in local markets.\u201d<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Mr. Mohamed Al Rifai, Group CEO of NRTC, added, \u201cThis partnership reinforces our commitment to strengthening the UAE\u2019s supply chain ecosystem and advancing the role of locally produced goods in the market. Together with Union Coop, we aim to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and deliver greater value to consumers.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Union Coop\u2019s leadership in supporting local products makes them a strategic partner as we continue to contribute to the UAE\u2019s food security goals and sustainable economic growth.\u201d<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">The agreement supports broader efforts to enhance integration across the UAE\u2019s food and trade sectors in line with national economic and development goals.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u2014XXX\u2014<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Coop Signs Strategic MoU with NRTC to Strengthen Local Products and Supply Chain Efficiency in the UAE Dubai UAE:6\u00a0May 2026 Union Coop has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NRTC Dubai International Vegetables &amp; Fruits Trading LLC (NRTC) to support locally produced goods and enhance supply chain efficiency in the UAE. 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