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Emirates Franchise To Represent UAE At Global Franchise
Expo In Istanbul

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Fourteen private companies, UAE chambers of commerce, and key entrepreneurship support entities to participate

The Abu Dhabi Chamber's support strengthens the association's efforts to empower the franchise model, says H.E.
Noor Al Tamimi

Abu Dhabi,September 2025 – Emirates Franchise, an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has
announced it will host a UAE Pavilion at the 23rd Global Franchise and Distributorship Expo in Istanbul from 16–19 October
2025 initiative reinforces the UAE's commitment to expanding its international presence and strengthening its position within
the global franchising sector. The expo, held under the theme“Be My Franchise”, will provide a platform to showcase the
UAE's dynamic franchise ecosystem to an international audience. The national pavilion will unite 14 private-sector
companies alongside various UAE chambers of commerce and key entrepreneurship support organisations, including the
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. This collaborative approach highlights the UAE's coordinated institutional efforts
to enhance the franchising sector's regional and international reach. The initiative reflects the growing momentum in
developing the UAE's franchising ecosystem and underscores the nation's strategic focus on expanding business
opportunities across global markets.

Empowering the Franchise Model:

Her Excellency Noor Al Tamimi, President of the Emirates Franchise,“Participation in this international exhibition marks a
significant step in reinforcing the UAE's status as a leading destination within the global franchising sector. With the backing
of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the Association remains committed to advancing franchising as an integrated economic model,
one that creates employment opportunities, drives innovation, and empowers entrepreneurs to launch ventures with higher
success rates than independent enterprises. Today, we are witnessing restaurant chains, service centres, and retail outlets
evolving from local concepts into global brands through this dynamic system.”

The Association's Strategy:

H.E. Al Tamimi noted that the UAE, with Abu Dhabi at its core, has emerged as a global destination for franchising,
reshaping the sector through innovative approaches that align with the rapidly evolving global economy. Over the past
decade, the country's franchise industry has witnessed strong growth, with more than 600 franchise companies and over
2,000 franchised brands now operating in the country. The sector generates revenues exceeding AED 100 billion annually,
growing at an average rate of almost 15%.

She added that organising the UAE Pavilion at the Turkish Franchise Expo reflects the Association's strategy to support the
expansion of the national franchise industry and position Emirati brands on the global stage. The initiative aims to spread
awareness of franchising culture, unlock access to new and promising markets, and showcase Emirati excellence to a
global audience of investors, franchisees, and industry professionals. It further seeks to expand partnerships, encourage
knowledge exchange, and contribute to economic diversification and enhanced competitiveness.
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