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2/21/24, 11:23 AM     Dubai Municipality signs MoU with Majid Al Futtaim - Retail to ensure sustainable food supply chain | Emirates News Agency
                     The  signing  of  the  Memorandum  of  Understanding


                     (MoU)  between  the  two  entities  marks  a  significant


                     milestone  in  advancing  food  security  measures  and


                     addressing potential future crises in the sector.


                     Alia  Al  Harmoodi,  Acting  CEO  of  the  Environment,


                     Health, and Safety Agency, and Jean-Luc Graziato, Chief



                     Commercial  Officer  of  Majid  Al-Futtaim  -Retail,  signed


                     the MoU on the first day of the Gulfood Exhibition.


                     Al  Harmoodi  highlighted  that  the  MOU  is  dedicated  to


                     establishing  a  sustainable  food  system  and  fostering


                     flexible  food  supply  chains.  The  goal  is  to  elevate  the


                     quality of life in the emirate, aligning with the vision and


                     directives  of  the  wise  leadership  and  the  objectives


                     outlined in the Dubai Food Security Strategy, which aims


                     to diversify import sources and concentrate on ensuring


                     the availability of high-nutritional-value goods.



                     “The agreement will support Majid Al Futtaim –Retail in


                     strengthening             the        flexibility,        readiness,           and


                     preparedness  of  the  emirate's  supply  chain  to  address


                     challenges  and  crises.  This  will  be  achieved  through


                     efficient  coordination  and  sharing  of  strategic  food


                     commodity  data  on  the  Food  Security  Platform.  The




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