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MAIR Group Signs Landmark Exclusive Agreement with The Department of Municipalities and Transport to Manage the Abu Dhabi Citizens’ Food Products Program

MAIR Group Signs Landmark Exclusive Agreement with The Department of Municipalities and Transport to Manage the Abu Dhabi Citizens’ Food Products Program
  • PublishedSeptember 3, 2025

MAIR Group Signs Landmark Exclusive Agreement with The Department of Municipalities and Transport to Manage the Abu Dhabi Citizens’ Food Products Program

  • Leveraging 50+ Stores and TAMM Platform Integration, We Power a Customer-First Experience
  • Exclusivity Anticipates Increased Customer Engagement and Supports Revenue Growth


ABU DHABI, UAE – 1 September 2025: MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate in the UAE, announced it has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in Abu Dhabi, by signing an exclusive agreement to manage the Food Products Program dedicated for citizens across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.


Under the agreement, MAIR Group, through its flagship retail arm ADCOOP, will implement the program. Leveraging 50+ dedicated stores within its network, advanced IT systems, and logistics capabilities, MAIR will ensure consistent availability of essential goods such as rice, flour, and harees. In addition, the Group will introduce a wide range of healthy, locally produced food products at preferential prices, supported by seamless integration with the TAMM platform for registration, purchase, and tracking.


As part of its customer-first commitment, MAIR Group will also provide home delivery services across Abu Dhabi. These enhancements reinforce the Group’s focus on service excellence, digital innovation, and community impact.


Nehayan Hamad Alameri, Managing Director and Group CEO, MAIR Group, commented: “This exclusive partnership is a proud milestone for MAIR Group, aligning closely with the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 and reinforcing our role as a trusted national partner. By moving our collaboration with DMT to exclusivity, we are reaffirming our commitment to provide Emirati families with a modern and convenient experience. The program ensures reliable access at reduced prices to essential food products, while backing local supply chains and empowering suppliers. This enhanced mandate is also expected to increase customer engagement across our store network and support MAIR Group’s growth trajectory, creating sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”

About MAIR Group

The strategic investment company MAIR Group has been established in Abu Dhabi, marking the launch of a transformative company focusing on driving purposeful business growth across key sectors of the economy. MAIR Group manages a portfolio of well-established businesses, including ADCOOP – its flagship retail arm – and SPAR, a premium European supermarket chain that has been in Abu Dhabi for over a decade. The leading retail chain “ADCOOP”, founded in 1977 in its initial format as a supermarket, later united united seven trusted retail brands – Abu Dhabi Coop, Al Ain Coop, Al Dhafra Coop, Delma Coop, COOPS, Earth, and Mega Mart – under one cohesive identity based on a resolution issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. MAIR’s commercial real estate portfolio, Makani, positions as one of the top 5 property operators in Abu Dhabi, supported by a 94% occupancy rate across 404,000 square meters of premium space across 70+ malls and community hubs and many other commercial assets including Al Ain Mall. The Group also offers shared support services, providing accounting, human resources, procurement, legal, and compliance functions to affiliates. Operating with a vertical integration model, MAIR Group supports growth in the local economy, ensuring the continuity of its commitment to the local community, while remaining focused on the national food security agenda of the United Arab Emirates.