DUBAI / WAM The Union Coop has begun studying the transition from a consumer cooperative society to a public joint-stock company (PJSC). The decision was announced during the Board of Directors meeting and forms part of the cooperative’s strategy to enhance its financial resources, boost competitiveness, and meet its long-term goals, including expanding its reach, developing projects, and improving services …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah secured the world’s number one spot out of 53 cities in the “Expat Essentials Index”, conducted by InterNations, the largest global expatriate network, as part of their 2024 Expat Insider report. The Index is based on four categories: Admin (how easy it is to get a visa, deal with …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) have launched Nutri-Mark, a front-of-pack nutritional label designed to highlight products with higher nutritional value, empowering consumers to make informed food choices. This first of its kind initiative in the region was announced at the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition …