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Emirates Franchise Association organises ‘Franchise Unites Us and Innovation Leads Us’
forum

• Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:05 PM
• 4 minutes Reading

ABU DHABI, 11th June 2025 (WAM) -- The Emirates Franchise Association, affiliated with the Abu
Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised the "Franchise Unites Us and Innovation
Leads Us" forum at the Chamber’s headquarters in celebration of World Franchise Day, observed
on 11th June.
The event was held in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and the Abu
Dhabi Businesswomen Council, and featured a select group of entrepreneurs, decision-makers,
and representatives from government and private sector entities involved in or interested in the
franchise sector.

The franchise sector is witnessing rapid growth both locally and internationally. In the UAE,
revenues have exceeded AED100 billion annually, with an annual growth rate of 15%, while global
revenues surpassed AED6 trillion. In the MENA region, the total market value is estimated at over
AED120 billion.

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