Prepared By: Benoi Nair
Photographer : Sultan Almarzooqi

Union Coop organized a ‘meet n’ greet’ tour with veteran cricket legends ‘Mr. Wasim Akram’ and ‘Mr. Mohammad Azharuddin’ on September 27th 2018, Thursday, as a part of consumer happiness initiative

Dubai, UAE:

Retail Pioneer ‘Union Coop’ organized a unique ‘meet n’ greet’ tour for their consumers in their ‘Etihad Mall’ and ‘Al Barsha’ Mall, Dubai respectively. Veteran cricket legends ‘Mr. Wasim Akram’ and ‘Mr. Mohammad Azharuddin’ welcomed their fans during the visit and attended a press conference, wherein they answered press and audience questions.  

Speaking about the event, H.E. Khalid Humaid Bin Diban Al Falasi, CEO of Union Coop said, “Mr. Wasim Akram and Mr. Mohammad Azharuddin have a strong fan base in the UAE, especially among the people from Pakistan and India. With the ongoing Asia Cup, this was one of our many gifts for our valued customers, as a part of our ‘Consumer Happiness’ initiative. We hope all the fans have a great time meeting and interacting with the cricketing legends at the ‘meet and greet tour’ at Etihad Mall and Press Conference at the Al Barsha Mall.”

Speaking to the media outlets, Mr. Wasim Akram, veteran Pakistani legend said, “UAE is like a second home to me and I always get inspired by the vision of the great leaders about the blessed nation. I have heard a lot about Union Coop from my near and dear ones in the UAE, which is why being a part of this spectacular event was something I was looking forward to…”

On being asked about his experience, Mr. Mohammad Azharuddin, Legendary Indian Cricketer said, “I feel more than glad to be here among the fans, and felt content in realizing that they still love me as they used to in my prime. I would like to thank Union Coop for providing me such a wonderful opportunity through this unique event. Union Coop is a brand that exists for the satisfaction and happiness of its customers and shareholders, which is a rare attribute for any private entity. I feel very excited to be a part of it and look forward to meeting the fans.”

The event was held on September 27th 2018, Thursday at Etihad Mall and Al Barsha Mall.