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Your gateway to the Middle East Opens

We bring distinguished global brands into the heart of Middle Eastern commerce.

Your gateway to the Middle East Opens here.

We bring distinguished global brands into the heart of Middle Eastern commerce. As the official trading and distribution arm of the Sharjah Cooperative Society, we pair entrepreneurial speed with the institutional influence of a leading retail authority since 1977.

Logistics and distribution

We Don't Just Place Your Products On Shelves.

We Get You Customers.

Succeeding in the GCC takes more than a good product — it demands market foresight, regulatory precision, and a network already in motion. We supply all three: the insight to navigate the landscape, the compliance backbone to enter it lawfully, and an established multi-channel footprint to carry your brand forward.

Who we partner with:

Brand owners pursuing UAE and wider GCC expansion

Manufacturers in need of a credible and proven ally

Brands seeking genuine shelf presence and not just a token listing

Thousands of storefronts. 50+ retail partnerships.

Thousands of storefronts.
50+ retail partnerships.
This isn't a roadmap — it's our current footprint. Your brand gains entry to thousands of storefronts through more than 50 retail partnerships, encompassing some of the region's most recognised names across cooperative retail, modern trade, and hospitality — access that typically takes competitors years to establish.

Cooperative Societies
Modern Trade
Hospitality & Foodservice
An expanding digital footprint
Export Readiness Services

Hear the Voices of Those Who've Experienced Us

The Hub Trading & Logistic Services has been a dependable partner in managing our trading and logistics needs. Their team consistently delivers with efficiency and clear communication, ensuring every shipment is handled smoothly. Their professionalism and attention to detail have helped us.

Robert Fitzgerald

Robert Fitzgerald

Marketing Head

We've had a great experience working with The Hub Trading & Logistic Services. Their ability to provide reliable logistics support along with smart trading solutions has made a real difference to our operations. The team is responsive, knowledgeable, and focused on delivering the best results on time.

John Doe

John Doe

Operations Manager

The Hub has transformed our supply chain approach. Their deep understanding of the UAE market and commitment to excellence is visible in every interaction. We highly value their partnership and look forward to continued growth together.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Sales Director

Market Intelligence &
Demand Reporting
Regulatory & Market ReadinessGo-to-Market
Strategy
Brand Activation & EngagementPrivate Label Manufacturing Partnerships

Market Intelligence &
Demand Reporting

A product earns its place on the shelf only once you understand what it's up against. Our intelligence reporting reveals category scale, shopper psychology, pricing dynamics, and precisely where your brand stands the best chance of breaking through.

Category scale and projected trajectory across the GCC

Category scale and projected trajectory across the GCC

Shopper psychology and a thorough competitive shelf review

Shopper psychology and a thorough competitive shelf review

Channel suitability, pricing benchmarks, and a recommended path to entry

Channel suitability, pricing benchmarks, and a recommended path to entry

Market insights and analysis

Regulatory & Market Readiness

A non-compliant product never reaches the shelf — it stalls at the border. We resolve every regulatory gap on your behalf: labelling, certification, documentation, and registration, handled before a single shipment departs.

Stage
1
Comprehensive audit against UAE and GCC regulatory standards

Comprehensive audit against UAE and GCC regulatory standards

Comprehensive audit against UAE and GCC regulatory standards
2
Arabic labelling, Halal, ESMA, and MoHAP certification guidance

Arabic labelling, Halal, ESMA, and MoHAP certification guidance

Arabic labelling, Halal, ESMA, and MoHAP certification guidance
3
Complete import documentation and customs clearance management

Complete import documentation and customs clearance management

Complete import documentation and customs clearance management
1
Comprehensive audit against UAE and GCC regulatory standards

Comprehensive audit against UAE and GCC regulatory standards

Comprehensive audit against UAE and GCC regulatory standards
2
Arabic labelling, Halal, ESMA, and MoHAP certification guidance

Arabic labelling, Halal, ESMA, and MoHAP certification guidance

Arabic labelling, Halal, ESMA, and MoHAP certification guidance
3
Complete import documentation and customs clearance management

Complete import documentation and customs clearance management

Complete import documentation and customs clearance management

Go-to-Market
Strategy

Channel access alone is not a strategy — it's an opportunity waiting for execution. We construct the plan: pricing built to endure, a phased rollout across our active retail network, and a competitive stance that gives your brand genuine room to expand.

Channel sequencing across Cooperative, Modern Trade, and Hospitality networks — with digital as a growing complement

Channel sequencing across Cooperative, Modern Trade, and Hospitality networks — with digital as a growing complement

Pricing architecture and a structured distribution roadmap

Pricing architecture and a structured distribution roadmap

A 90-day launch blueprint with measurable performance milestones

A 90-day launch blueprint with measurable performance milestones

Brand Activation & Engagement

Earning a listing is a milestone. Establishing recall is the real achievement. We pair digital campaigns that build awareness and appreciation with in-store activations across our retail network that build habit — turning a single trial into a returning customer.

Social campaigns and influencer partnerships, supported by an expanding digital presence

Social campaigns and influencer partnerships, supported by an expanding digital presence

In-store demonstrations, sampling, and dedicated displays across our network

In-store demonstrations, sampling, and dedicated displays across our network

Promotional leaflet placement across key UAE retail touchpoints

Promotional leaflet placement across key UAE retail touchpoints

Market insights and analysis

Private Label
Manufacturing
Partnerships

Beyond our portfolio of global brands, we continue to cultivate a private label line— already taking shape across personal care and select food categories. As this line grows, we're seeking manufacturing partners who share our standard for quality and craftsmanship.

If your production capability meets a high bar — consistent quality, reliable scale, and a genuine eye for detail — and co-developing under our label appeals to you, we should speak.

Co-develop products under The Hub's private label, purpose-built for GCC consumers

Co-develop products under The Hub's private label, purpose-built for GCC consumers

We oversee branding, regulatory compliance, packaging, and registration

We oversee branding, regulatory compliance, packaging, and registration

Direct entry into our established, multi-channel retail network

Direct entry into our established, multi-channel retail network

Market insights and analysis

Let us open the Middle East's doors for you.

Tell us about your brand and category, and we'll return with a clear picture of where — and how — to enter, drawing on a retail network already operating across the UAE.