Digital platform, smart application to facilitate shopping operations

Inayat-ur-Rahman

Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sharjah Cooperative Society.

As stated it the MoU, both parties together will create a digital platform and a smart application to help facilitate shopping operations and make delivery of items easier for the customers of Sharjah Cooperative Society.

The memorandum was signed electronically by Waleed Al Sayegh, CEO of Sharjah Asset Management Company, and Majid Salem Al Junaid, CEO of Sharjah Cooperative Society and a number of directors of departments from both parties, present virtually.

Al Sayegh said that the services will be rolled out for the public in the second half of June 2020. As part of this effort, SAM will initially allocate 40 vehicles to deliver items for shoppers of Sharjah Cooperative Society. The delivery service will be available anywhere across Sharjah and could see a potential increase in number of delivery vehicles based on the demand.

He added that based on the agreement, customers will be assured fast and efficient delivery of goods complying with the highest standards of quality and safety. the application will be periodically updated with all the latest changes and developments. The delivery service will be available to customers all week long from 8AM-12AM.

 “Sharjah Asset Management will ensure that all preventive and safety measures are adhered to as part of this service and see to it that employees follow the approved sterilisation mechanisms and global preventive guidelines. All employees will be asked to wear masks and gloves at all time and sterilise all purchases of shoppers prior to delivery,” Al Sayegh added.

He further added that the application will be available on all Apple and Android stores to carry out, shopping, payment and request services from Sharjah Cooperative Society. Shoppers can also benefit from promotional offers and collect membership points via e-shopping.

 Majid Salem Al Junaid, CEO of Sharjah Cooperative Society said, “We are pleased to have entered into a strategic partnership with Sharjah Asset Management, with a clearly outlined strategy in multiple areas including transportation. This initiative will allow us to efficiently respond to all customer requirements and were are confident this is bound to grow bigger and better, courtesy the extensive support from both companies.

He added, the organisation seeks to reach out to as many residents as possible, the signing of which aligns with the directives of the rational leadership represented by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

“All efforts of the Sharjah Cooperative Society are directed towards achieving the strategy outlined for the Emirate of Sharjah, which sees serving its residents of primary importance. The Board of Directors are constantly devising plans aimed at serving its residents, which are implemented by highly qualified administrative personnel. We are open to all ideas and services that serve this goal and are ready to exchange experiences and best practices to help achieve them,” Al Junaid added.

Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the government of Sharjah is keen to provide an innovative and stimulating work environment; one which guarantees uninterrupted services at all times, and achieves its overall objectives and vision to boost the sustainable development in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE. The company has implemented a series of protocols at the leadership and staff level, and is monitoring the suppliers to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply and logistics chain. Meanwhile, The Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Excellence Award recently announced that the registration in the seven categories of the Award edition 2020 is free for all economic enterprises.

Sharjah Excellence Award is held under the patronage of  Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI.

The move comes as part of the stimulus initiatives launched by the SCCI within the economic stimulus package adopted by the Sharjah government to support the government and private agencies, business sectors, and individuals. This also underlines the SCCI’s commitment to backing the business sector through the launch of the innovative initiatives and the vigorous follow up on the latest updates to mitigate the burdens on the private sector in Sharjah.