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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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