Sharjah Cooperative has inaugurated the first internal radio station of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen institutional communication and deepen engagement with employees and customers.
The station was formally launched on Wednesday during an official ceremony held at Rahmania Mall in Sharjah, attended by senior leaders including Majid Salem Al Junaid, Chief Executive Officer of Sharjah Cooperative; Mohammed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of the Sharjah Broadcasting and Television Authority; Zied Hammami, Executive Director of the Retail Sector; and other executives and media representatives.
According to Al Junaid, the new radio platform forms part of a broader strategic vision aimed at enhancing internal communications across the Cooperative. He described internal media as a “key pillar” in building a cohesive organisation capable of delivering clear, transparent messages and reinforcing shared values. The initiative also reflects the Cooperative’s ongoing investment in modern communication tools to support performance and teamwork.
The radio station, named Sharjah Cooperative Radio, broadcasts daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering a variety of programming that includes service-oriented content, cultural segments and promotional material. The station is intended not only as an audio channel but as a permanent space for communication that aligns with the Cooperative’s objectives and enhances employee engagement and audience reach.
Faisal Khalid Al Naboodah, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Sharjah Cooperative, noted that the project — developed through phased implementation covering editorial policies and technical infrastructure — is expected to have lasting impact and continuity.
Established in 1977 as the UAE’s first cooperative, Sharjah Cooperative has balanced economic growth with social responsibility. The launch of the internal radio station continues this legacy by expanding the organisation’s internal communications and building an integrated media ecosystem to support innovation and sustainability.