Union Coop, the largest cooperative in the UAE, has launched a series of charity initiatives on the occasion of Zayed Humanitarian Work Day. To continue the approach vision of the nation’s founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness and Marketing Department at Union Coop, said: “This year, the Coop has organized a total of four initiatives on this monumental day, aiming at reaching all community segments. The initiatives entail distributing 500AED Afdhal cards and baskets gift on 100 families in need. The families will be selected from the database of Beit Al Khair Society beneficiaries. The initiatives will also include a blood donation, a group “Iftar” for coop’s employees, and awareness religious lectures at the coop’s accommodations.”

Al Bastaki highlighted that the initiatives kicked off this week, and the Islamic lectures conducted in collaboration with the Islamic Information Center of Dar Al Ber Society, has resulted in rich discussions and attractive explanation of the true values of Islam. It is worth mentioning that two Union Coop employees embraced Islam at these lectures.

The Union Coop Blood donation has launched on June 13th and to be repeated on 21st at Barsha Mall, and 15th and 22nd at Etihad Mall. Al Bastaki invited everyone to take part in the initiative, especially that it is open for public participation. He also encouraged all Union Coop employees to participate.