Year 1981, UAE saw the birth of a retailing revolution through the inception of the first 'Abu Dhabi Co-op' supermarket. Seven committed professionals put together their efforts to see through a 30,000sqft. supermarket and little did they know this odyssey would turn to a $30 billion organisation, employing 2,200 professionals with primary interests in Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Shopping malls, Retail parks & Franchise operations.

The blessings of Father of the Nation HH Sh. Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahiyan, sound and seasoned promoters and committed professionals has seen through this odyssey setting retailing standards in the Middle East.