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2/21/24, 11:24 AM Dubai Municipality Partners with Majid Al Futtaim - Retail to Ensure Sustainable Food Supply Chain
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 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
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