UAE-based retailer Union Coop has announced discounts on basic items for people who are involved in the ongoing relief work for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
In a statement, the hypermarket chain said that it would provide a provisional discount of 25 per cent on basic and other food and non-food products for all concerned parties who are involved in humanitarian and charitable assistance and relief work.
More than 17,500 people have died as a result of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit swaths of Turkey and Syria February 6.
Union Coop will be offering discounts on essentials such as tents, blankets, mattresses, towels, mats, detergents, food and non-food items, and other basic commodities that can be provided to the victims and their families.
Additionally, Union Coop said it would strive to meet all requests of the concerned authorities in packaging activity as a part of its contribution towards humanitarian and charitable work.
