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As the UAE continues to attract an impressive number of local and international franchising businesses, amid social and economic recovery from the pandemic that has altered countless aspects of our lives, it is my pleasure to welcome you to join us at the 5th edition of The Global Franchise Market– TGFM, the leading franchising event in the Middle East. This edition will be unprecedented, as it is a display of the most prominent franchising businesses around the world, demonstration of the success stories these businesses witnessed, especially over the past two years.

Dubai- United Arab Emirates, 7 February 2021: The Global Franchise Market- TGFM, the leading franchising event in the Middle East, has been awarded the title ‘Franchising Event of the Year 2020’ by MEA Markets magazine. The exhibition has been recognized by the prominent business magazine as the best amongst its peers in the Middle East and Africa region.

Dubai - United Arab Emirates, 4 November 2019:Under the patronage of Dubai Economy, the 4th edition of The Global Franchise Market Exhibition – TGFM, the official franchising event in the Dubai, dedicated to investors, brand owners, franchisors and franchisees from the UAE and abroadbegins tomorrow at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Theannual premierfranchise event in Dubai aims to put the spotlight on Dubai’s preeminent status as a leading franchise destination and help facilitate new franchise opportunities and potential business partnerships for franchisors coming from various countries and continents.

Dubai – United Arab Emirates, 6 December, 2018: The Global Franchise Market Exhibition (TGFM) – the official franchising event in Dubai, successfully concluded at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre today, with a remarkable participation from the leading franchise establishments from the region and abroad. The 2-day premier franchise event, held under the patronage of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED),showcasedcreative franchise concepts, analyzed the advantages of responsible franchising and explored latest methods to grow and expand businesses in the UAE, Middle East and North Africa region.

Dubai – United Arab Emirates, 5 December, 2018: His Excellency Eng. Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Export Development Corporation, today attended the opening of the 3rd edition of The Global Franchise Market Exhibition (TGFM), the official franchise event in Dubai, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Held under the patronage of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), the 2-day event aims to offer new and established franchise brands a unique platform to explore new franchise opportunities in Dubai and other lucrative markets in the Middle East and North Africa region.

  Dubai is set to host the 3rd edition of The Global Franchise Market Exhibition (TGFM), the official franchising event in Dubai offering a dedicated platform for local and international ‘franchisors’ and ‘franchisees’ to explore new business partnerships and investment opportunities, on the December 5-6 this year, at the Dubai […]

DUBAI, 23rd July, 2018 (WAM) — Dubai is set to host the 3rd edition of The Global Franchise Market Exhibition – TGFM, the official franchising event in Dubai offering a dedicated platform for local and international ‘franchisors’ and ‘franchisees’ to explore new business partnerships and investment opportunities, on the 5th […]

DUBAI: The 2nd edition of The Global Franchise Market (TGFM), being held under the patronage of Dubai Economy at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, was inaugurated on Sunday by Ali Ibrahim, Deputy Director General of Dubai Economy. Gulf Today

The second edition of The Global Franchise Market (TGFM), the official franchise show in Dubai, will kick off this Sunday featuring 60 brands from over 55 countries. Held under the patronage of Dubai Economy and organized by INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, member of INDEX Holding, the event will take place […]

The 2nd Global Franchise Market-TGFM concluded in Dubai today, with over 1,500 investors exploring new franchise concepts and showing great desire to help start-ups and entrepreneurs in the Middle East. Speaking about new franchising opportunities in the UAE, Ryan Trierweiler, President of Bloomin Brands said, “The UAE is a popular […]