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and nutrition plans for fitness-conscious 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