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2/22/24, 10:23 AM Dubai Municipality signs MoU with Majid Al Futtaim - Retail to ensure sustainable food supply chain - Emirates News
Dubai Municipality signs MoU with Majid

Al Futtaim – Retail to ensure sustainable

food supply chain

DUBAI: 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. 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 S ecurity 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 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,' Al
Harmoodi said. Jean-Luc Graziato, Chief Commercial Officer of Majid Al-Futtaim - Retail, 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.' "This agreement will help enhance Carrefour's lead ing position as a key provider of essential products in
the UAE. Our data accurately represents consumer needs and preferences, supporting our future vision to provide
better customer service. In addition, this data will assist Dubai Municipality in implementing strategies to strengthen
food security efforts within the Emirate.' Graziato added. The MoU outlines the provision of technical requirements for
electronic connectivity regarding strategic food commodity data within the food security platform. It encompasses
monitoring of challenges and constraints that impact the supply chains of these commodities. Additionally, the
agreement includes awareness-raising programs to promote best practices in support of sustainable food security.
This agreement further aims to improve coordination and proactive communication between both parties in instances
where the supply of these food commodities is inadequate or affected. This seeks to enhance decision-making and
preparedness to address the risks associated with food security crises and emergencies, further mitigating shortages,
and enabling expedited responses. Source: Emirates News Agency

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