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2/21/24, 11:24 AM Dubai Municipality signs MoU with Majid Al Futtaim – Retail to ensure sustainable food supply chain - mid-east.info

Dubai Municipality has entered into a strategic partnership with Majid Al Futtaim – Retail,
which holds the exclusive franchise to operate Carrefour in the UAE, to strengthen coordination

and collaboration in ensuring the sustainable provision of strategic food commodities in

Dubai’s local markets. 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. Eng. Alia Al Harmoodi, Acting CEO of the Environment,
Health, and Safety Agency, and Mr. Jean-Luc Graziato, Chief Commercial Officer of Majid Al-

Futtaim -Retail, signed the MoU on the first day of the Gulfood Exhibition.

Eng. Alia 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

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