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29 November
aswaaq Retail celebrates UAE’s 50th National Day with a dedicated store fully operated by UAE Nationals
UAE
aswaaq Retail L.L.C., the pioneering local brand delivering a top-quality retail experience in a friendly shopping environment, is set to make this year’s UAE National Day celebrations a lasting experience. On the occasion of the UAE’s 50th National Day, the aswaaq Mart (Al Warqa'a 3) will be fully operated by a team of UAE Nationals serving customers during the whole month of December, 2021.
03 November
aswaaq Retail L.L.C. revamps existing stores and inaugurates 2 new outlets in Dubai
Dubai, October 3, 2021: aswaaq Retail L.L.C., the pioneering local brand delivering a top-quality retail experience in a friendly shopping environment, is set to offer an enhanced shopping experience for customers with the renovation of their Umm Seqeim, Al Warqa’a and Al Mizhar outlets and the inauguration of 2 brand new outlets at the Dubai Waterfront Supermarket and JVC Mart. The Umm Seqeim outlet will welcome customers in mid-October and the Al Warqa’a and Al Mizhar beginning of 2022.
26 October
aswaaq via their trading arm, Tamraat LLC, picks Scienovations to supply fresh, taste-oriented fruits and vegetables to their stores and beyond in a Memorandum of Understanding
aswaaq via their trading arm, Tamraat LLC, picks Scienovations to supply fresh, taste-oriented fruits and vegetables to their stores and beyond in a Memorandum of Understanding
26 September
aswaaq Retail L.L.C. announces a 5-Year expansion plan in UAE
New stores to open in Dubai before the end of 2021
Dubai, September 26, 2021: aswaaq Retail L.L.C., the pioneering and one of the most trusted local brands delivering a top-quality retail offering in a friendly shopping environment, have announced a 5-Year expansion plan in UAE. aswaaq retail has, currently, 23 branches in Dubai, will open 3 new outlets in Dubai before the end of 2021.
04 March
aswaaq unveils its latest digital technologies during innovation week in Dubai
aswaaq Umm Suqeim
Leading supermarkets and community malls brand, aswaaq, is unveiling its latest digital solutions during the 2019 innovation week in Dubai, including ‘Reach’ and ‘In Box’ store, which provides customers with a new, more convenient and intelligent shopping experiences.
03 May
aswaaq receives the Dubai Quality Award and Dubai Service Excellence Scheme Award
Dubai, UAE, May 4, 2017: Leading supermarket and community malls brand, aswaaq, has received two prestigious accolades from the Dubai Economic Department (DED). aswaaq has achieved the “Dubai Quality Award” and the “Best Performing Brand” in Dubai Service Excellence Scheme for 2016 cycle-Supermarket and Hypermarket Business category. The DQA award has been given by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Deputy Ruler of Dubai and First Deputy Chairman of Dubai Executive Council during a ceremony which took place on 3rd May 2017 at the World Trade Center Dubai.
01 September
Endowing a sales percentage from aswaaq private label products (a) to support Diabetes medical research.
aswaaq announced its participation in the international endowment initiative announced by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid to revive waqf as waqf is a great tool to develop societies.
28 January
aswaaq Annual Gathering Honors Staff, Strategic Partners and Stakeholders
UAE - Dubai 28 January 2016: aswaaq will be investing more than AED 250 million into the UAE’s retail sector between now and the end of 2017, for the implementation of its strategic plan for the short and medium term.
The announcement was made during the company’s fourth annual gathering, which honored employees, partners, tenants, suppliers, and customers.
22 November
Smart shopping to revolutionize the retail shopping experience
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 22 November 2015 - aswaaq is celebrating the UAE Innovation Week by showcasing how the retail shopping experience will be in the near future by using advanced technologies. The UAE Innovation Week launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, seeks to promote the best in ideas on innovation from the spectrum of government and private sectors, as well as from the public. aswaaq will be using variant technologies at the Al Badaa community mall that will showcase its innovative concepts the company is developing.
10 October
aswaaq’s 44-Day Grand Promotion to Celebrate 44th UAE National Day Seven daily prizes are on offer at aswaaq’s 10 outlets from October 20th until December 2nd – with a new Nissan Patrol the ultimate prize
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 20 October 2015 - aswaaq today launched a 44-day promotion to celebrate the UAE’s upcoming 44th National Day – with the campaign promising seven daily winners every day leading up to the grand prize draw on December 2nd – where one lucky winner will drive away a brand new Nissan Patrol.
20 July
aswaaq collaborates with Unilever to enhance its sustainable business model
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 20 July 2015- aswaaq has signed a memorandum of understanding with Unilever, one of the world’s leading FMCG companies and manufacturers. The MoU will aim to reduce aswaaq’s environmental footprint at both operational and consumer levels.
01 June
In collaboration with Dubai Health Authority aswaaq launches ‘Green Heart’ campaign to spread benefits of quitting smoking
Intensifying efforts to encourage smokers to switch to a healthier lifestyle, aswaaq has collaborated with Dubai Health Authority and Bin Sina Pharmacy to launch the Green Heart campaign, which will run until June 3rd to mark the World No Tobacco Day.
31 May
Local retailer Aswaaq celebrates 6 years of achievements with 6 major promotions Retail attractions bring together 160,000 loyal customers from 182 nationalities
UAE, Dubai: 31 May 2015: The UAE’s first street market-themed community mall, Aswaaq today announced the kick-off of 6 mega-promotions across all its outlets, to mark 6 years since the historic opening of its first center. The promotions include 6 supermarket offers of generous discounts for general shoppers and exclusive benefits for members of the Wafa loyalty program.
12 May
aswaaq participates in LS Retail Connexion 2015 The conference was led by innovative ideas, technological advancements in retail and futuristic plans in the industry
UAE, Dubai: 12 May 2015: The LS Retail Connexion 2015 was a two-day exhibition held from at Madinat Jumeirah. Designed to offer deep insights into how the right technology can help businesses to succeed in the retail and hospitality world, the exhibition aims to make retail and hospitality businesses easier, boost sales, create simpler ways to connect with consumers, innovate faster implementations and allows networking while sharing experiences.
20 April
aswaaq’s online shopping platform brings ‘grocery shopping’ home
UAE, Dubai: 20th April 2015: Aswaaq launched a brand new online shopping platform accompanied with a delivery service. The platform will be an extension of their retail chains in the region, considering quality standards that form the base of the company.
15 April
aswaaq launches a brand new community mall in Al Badaa Community Board member and Chairman, Mr. Khalifa Al Dabbous commenced the inauguration
UAE, Dubai: 15th April 2015: aswaaq launched its brand-new retail chain earlier today at Al Badaa Community. Bench marked as a world class retailer in the region, aswaaq’s new branch is set to be an amalgamation of an authentic, traditional and an open-street market.
04 June
As Part of aswaaq’s CSR Focus to Support Education aswaaq Announces Innovative Back to School Promotion Grand Prize of an AED 25,000 School Scholarship
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 26th August 2015- aswaaq, kicked off today an innovative Back to School promotion with a grand prize of a school scholarship up to the value of AED 25,000.
30 May
aswaaq opens new 4,000 sq ft store in The Greens Expansion strategy continues with opening of tenth outlet
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 16th September 2015 - aswaaq announced today the latest addition to its fleet of stores with the opening of a new supermarket in The Greens.