The strategic investment company MAIR Group was created in Abu Dhabi. This company aims to drive meaningful business growth in important sectors of the economy.
MAIR Group manages a group of successful businesses like the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society (ADCOOP). The top store chain started in 1981 and grew bigger after joining with Al Ain Delma and Al Dhafra cooperative societies in 2023. This was approved by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) to make the store more important in helping society and the economy.
MAIR Group will have Makani Real Estate and SPAR. Makani Real Estate runs community malls and hubs. SPAR is a fancy European supermarket chain in Abu Dhabi for more than ten years and wants to grow in the Middle East.
MAIR Group will help the local economy grow by using a vertical integration model. They will also stay committed to the community and focus on the food security goals of the United Arab Emirates.
Mohammed Jumaa Al Shamsi who is the Chairman of MAIR Group stated that their goal is to keep improving the UAE’s economy and society. We will use global knowledge new ideas and clever solutions to strengthen our ability in the food industry.
This will be backed by our food retail commercial real estate and related sectors. The Mair Group will work closely with related businesses to help them grow and succeed by offering hands-on support to uncover hidden opportunities.
Nehayan Al Ameri who is the CEO of MAIR Group mentioned that the start of MAIR is a big achievement for the industry. Important companies with successful brand backgrounds are teaming up to have a strong influence and create value in the food industry. They are also exploring new opportunities in related business areas.
Our goal is clear: we want to help make the UAE’s communities better by creating strong economic systems in our main industry which is food. We also aim to grow our range of products and support the country’s food security objectives. Our knowledge and strategic investment plan will help us find and take advantage of new opportunities in a very active market.
MAIR Group is one of the biggest companies in the UAE with AED 2 billion. In 2023 the company made $34 billion in sales. They have over 120 food stores and 12 community hubs in the country. They serve more than 65 000 customers every day and most of their commercial space is being used.
The company wants to grow its market share by opening more physical stores and taking advantage of online shopping opportunities. They also plan to explore new activities related to their main products.
The company will also try to find good spots for new grocery stores that will work well with its current stores. These new stores will help bring in more customers. The company will also look to buy businesses that can work together with its current food stores. MAIR Group will focus on making smart investments that help its businesses grow in the United Arab Emirates and nearby areas.
MAIR Group will pay attention to hiring more local people in addition to helping with the UAE’s food security and supporting local communities through projects and partnerships. In 2023 the team hired 92 Emirati workers. They plan to hire 400 more Emirati employees in the next three years.
The company plans to take advantage of Abu Dhabi’s strong and diverse economy to grow and find new opportunities in the sectors it works in. It aims to improve its main retail services expand to more areas in the region and enter new sectors in the future.