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2/21/24, 11:25 AM Majid Al Futtaim inks Dubai sustainable food supply chain deal

INDUSTRIAL NEWS

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
co-ordination and collaboration in ensuring

the sustainable provision of strategic food
commodities in Dubai's local markets.

The signing of the MoU between the two
entities marks a significant milestone in
Majid Al Futtaim inks Dubai sustainable food
supply chain deal advancing food security measures and
addressing potential future crises in the sector, it
Feb 20, 2024 7:13 PM
stated.

Dubai Municipality has entered into a strategic
partnership with Majid Al Futtaim Retail which holds The agreement is dedicated to establishing a
the exclusive franchise to operate Carrefour in the UAE sustainable food system and fostering flexible
to strengthen co-ordination and collaboration...
food supply chains, stated Engineer Alia Al
Harmoodi, the Acting CEO of the Environment, Health, and Safety Agency, after signing the deal with

Jean-Luc Graziato, Chief Commercial Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Retail, at the Gulfood exhibition.

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, he stated.

"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

objective is to ensure that all members of society have access to healthy, safe, nutritious, and affordable
food, even in times of crisis and emergencies," added Al Harmoodi.

Graziato said: "Majid Al Futtaim - Retail places great importance on food security as a key component of

our sustainability strategy. We are delighted to collaborate with Dubai Municipality in creating a future
that is more sustainable, healthier, and safer for our valued customers."

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