A partnership agreement was signed between Union Coop Society and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs in premise of the later in Dubai. The aim of this strategic partnership is the interest of both parties in supporting and boosting the concepts of cooperation and societal partnership existing between them effectively, and to unify the efforts to serve all categories of the society , regarding promotion of level of cultural and societal awareness, promotion of practices and creations, enriching the civilized communication to serve the issues of development of UAE society, especially sponsorship of Challenge Race Program (which is made up of enlightening cultural competitions, which enables the whole audience individuals to participate therein, and there are financial and in rem prizes), being a platinum sponsor and partner of the program. The Challenge Race Program is broadcasted during the month of Ramadan of the year 1436 – 2015, in Nour Dubai Radio.

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs was represented by H. E. General / Mohammed Ahmed Al Merry, Manager of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs, and Union Coop Society was represented by Mr. Khalid Humaid Khalifa Bin Diban Al Falasi, General Manager of Society, and attended by Mr. / Suhail Al Bastaki, Manager of Marketing and Communication Department in Society, and a number of responsible employees from both sides.