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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
Dubai Municipality Signs MoU with Majid Al Futtaim - Retail to Ensure Sustainable Food Supply Chain
The MoU signing between the two entities marks a significant milestone in advancing food security
measures and addressing potential future crises in the sector
SME News Service
Published on: 20 Feb 2024, 9:09 pm
2 min read

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 MoU signing 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 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 leading 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.

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