Armenia and the UAE discuss the entry of Armenian products into the markets of major Dubai retail chains
09.09.2026,
12:06
Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan discussed in Dubai with the management of major retail chains LuLu Group International and Bluemart the possibility of introducing Armenian products to their stores.
YEREVAN, September 9. /ARKA/. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan discussed in Dubai with the management of major retail chains LuLu Group International and Bluemart the possibility of introducing Armenian products to their stores.
According to the press service of the RA Ministry of Economy, cooperation with the retail chain, as well as the possibility of introducing Armenian products to its hypermarkets, were discussed at the meeting with Bluemart.
At the meeting with representatives of LuLu Group International, the possibility of introducing Armenian products to the company's hypermarkets and supermarkets was also discussed. Furthermore, an agreement was reached to organize a B2B meeting in Armenia to introduce the chain's representatives to Armenian manufacturers and their products directly in Armenia.
According to Armstat, Armenia's foreign trade turnover with the UAE for the first seven months of 2026 amounted to $356.5 million, a 72.1% decline compared to the same period of 2025. Exports decreased by 73.7% to $325.4 million, while imports from both the producing country and the UAE totaled $31.2 million (a 29.4% decline).
About the companies
Bluemart is one of the leading hypermarket and supermarket chains established in the Middle East. The chain offers high-quality products from around the world and is also developing online sales.
LuLu Group International operates in 22 countries, managing more than 280 hypermarkets and supermarkets. The chain's primary presence is in the Middle East and Asia. The company also operates the LuLu Hypermarket chain, which holds leading positions in several markets.
According to the press service of the RA Ministry of Economy, cooperation with the retail chain, as well as the possibility of introducing Armenian products to its hypermarkets, were discussed at the meeting with Bluemart.
At the meeting with representatives of LuLu Group International, the possibility of introducing Armenian products to the company's hypermarkets and supermarkets was also discussed. Furthermore, an agreement was reached to organize a B2B meeting in Armenia to introduce the chain's representatives to Armenian manufacturers and their products directly in Armenia.
According to Armstat, Armenia's foreign trade turnover with the UAE for the first seven months of 2026 amounted to $356.5 million, a 72.1% decline compared to the same period of 2025. Exports decreased by 73.7% to $325.4 million, while imports from both the producing country and the UAE totaled $31.2 million (a 29.4% decline).
About the companies
Bluemart is one of the leading hypermarket and supermarket chains established in the Middle East. The chain offers high-quality products from around the world and is also developing online sales.
LuLu Group International operates in 22 countries, managing more than 280 hypermarkets and supermarkets. The chain's primary presence is in the Middle East and Asia. The company also operates the LuLu Hypermarket chain, which holds leading positions in several markets.
