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In celebration of World Franchise Day on June 11, the Emirates Franchise Association,
affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted a high-profile

forum under the theme “Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us.”

UAE franchises pass $27.2bn in revenue

The event, held at the Chamber’s headquarters, brought together a group of

entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and public-private sector representatives with a shared
interest in the rapidly growing franchise sector.

Organised in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and the Abu

Dhabi Businesswomen Council, the forum focused on strategies to expand UAE-based

franchise brands both locally and globally.

This economic footprint underscores franchising’s role in empowering entrepreneurs,
creating jobs, and fostering sustainable business ecosystems.

Noor Al Tamimi, Chairwoman of the Emirates Franchise Association, said that celebrating

World Franchise Day reinforces the franchise sector’s status within the UAE’s economic
ecosystem, especially considering national efforts to diversify sources of income and

promote an entrepreneurial culture.

She emphasised that franchising today is a practical tool for business growth, enabling
entrepreneurs to operate within an integrated operational system, allowing them to benefit

from knowledge, training, and institutional support.

Al Tamimi said: “The Emirates Franchise Association continues to implement its national
strategy aimed at enabling Emirati brands to expand locally and globally. The relaunch of

the Association’s corporate identity has been a significant turning point in its journey,
especially after it received official recognition from the World Franchise Council, which

made it the accredited representative of the UAE at this international forum.”

She confirmed that the Association hopes to be a strategic partner in building an integrated

franchise ecosystem in the UAE, one that is based on supportive legislation, accessible
financing, specialised training, and international representation.

The forum featured a key dialogue session titled “Meeting of Minds”, where franchise

owners, consultants, and experts discussed opportunities and challenges in growing local

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