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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 today by Ali Ibrahim, Deputy Director General of Dubai Economy. Asia Today Wam Zawya China News Trade Arabia

Abu Dhabi: Franchising continues to evolve as a strong business model and valuable opportunity for business expansion in Dubai, a senior government official said after inaugurating the second edition of the Global Franchise Market (TGFM) exhibition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday.   Gulf News

Franchising continues to evolve as a strong business model and valuable opportunity for business expansion, experts at the second edition of The Global Franchise Market (TGFM) exhibition said. Held under the patronage of Dubai Economy, the event was inaugurated by Ali Ibrahim, deputy director general of Dubai Economy, and brings […]

he 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 […]

It is clearly observable that MENA consumers has always been brand- conscious and unrelenting in their pursuit for everything new and innovative, and as a result, the franchising industry in the MENA region is witnessing a great boom, including the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector which seems to be in high demand during […]

Dubai – United Arab Emirates,14th of November, 2016 : Under the patronage of H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), inaugurated today the 1st edition of The Global Franchise Market (TGFM) that is being […]

According to Euromonitor International: About 19,000 extra F&B outlets are expected in the UAE by 2019.” Dubai, United Arab Emirates,15th of November 2016: The 1st Global Franchise Market (TGFM) concluded today with an outstanding success that was evident with the participation of over 1000 trade visitors and attendees that came to be part in the 1st official franchise conference and exhibition held in the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. About their participation in the 1st edition of TGFM, Mrs. Aycan Helvacıoğlu General Manager of Medyafors said: “The Turkish brands joining the Middle Eastern Franchise market are worth $30 Billion. We were happy to be at the TGFM with 8 Turkish companies and a total of 30 representatives.”

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development, DED, and ‘Aswaaq,’ a chain of small shopping centres in Dubai, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, which will allow entrepreneurs registered with Dubai SME to operate franchised retail outlets under the brand name, ‘Aswaaq Mart’.   Gidhatti Wam […]

INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – member of INDEX Holding signed a joint development agreement earlier today with Franchise Souq, a specialized company in the marketing rights and franchise labels. Through this agreement INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions will organize The Global Franchise Market (TGFM) Conference & Exhibition for the first time, […]

INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – member of INDEX Holding signed a joint development agreement earlier today with Franchise Souq, a specialized company in the marketing rights and franchise labels. Through this agreement INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions will organize The Global Franchise Market (TGFM) Conference & Exhibition for the first time, […]