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individuals; and ‘Rolling Wheels Entertainment LLC’ by Israa Al Saiqal, a children’s entertainment venue
featuring a variety of activities, including a dedicated skating rink for children aged 4 to 12.

Her Excellency Mouza Obaid Al Nasri, CEO of KFED, said: “We are pleased to support a range of national

ventures participating in this year’s edition of Franchising and Branded Dealership Fair in Türkiye, which
serves as an ideal gateway to emerging markets across the Balkans, Caucasus, and Eastern Europe. This effort
aligns with our partnership with the Emirates Franchise Association and other government and private sectors

stakeholders, as we continue to champion national entrepreneurship and increase the presence of UAE SMEs
on the global stage, in support of Abu Dhabi’s and the UAE’s ambitious economic perspectives. We extend

our best wishes to all participating ventures in exploring new investment opportunities and forging valuable
international partnerships.”

H.E. Noor Al Tamimi, Chairwoman of the Emirates Franchise Association added: “At the Association, we firmly

believe that building bridges of cooperation with major regional and global markets, such as Türkiye, the
Balkans, and Eastern Europe, creates new opportunities for UAE brands and bolsters their competitiveness on
the world stage. This participation offers a unique platform to showcase the remarkable success stories of

ambitious national ventures that have demonstrated excellence in innovation and quality. We also deeply
value our partnership with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and commend its pioneering efforts

in supporting Emirati entrepreneurs. We look forward to this exhibition serving as another milestone in
affirming the UAE’s status as a regional and global hub for entrepreneurship and franchising.”

KFED remains dedicated to empowering Emirati startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurs by facilitating their

participation in regional and international trade platforms. These efforts aim to showcase its products as well
as increase market access and global exposure. This event holds strategic importance, as it focuses on
franchising and dealership models, which are key sectors in fostering sustainable economic development and

global collaboration.

In its previous edition, the Bayim Olur Musun Franchising and Branded Dealership Fair welcomed over 200
exhibitors and attracted more than 30,000 visitors from 35 countries, while facilitating 60,000 investment-
related meetings.

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