Dubai, September 30, 2011: The second edition of 'Franchise UAE' -- the largest international franchise, retail and business opportunity show in Dubai opens at Crowne Plaza Hotel Deira Dubai on October 1.

The opening cermeony will be attended by Farid Karmostaji, Director of Entrepreneur Development Division of Dubai SME; Mohamed Shahil, Director Licensing, Dubai Department of Economic Development; Jassem Mohammed Al Bloushi, Chairman, Sharjah Tatweer Forum and Mana Al Suwaidi, Commercial Attache, UAE Embassy in New Delhi, India.

Over 70 brands from UAE, India, Italy, Iceland, Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and other countries have confirmed participation in the event.

The exhibitors looking for expansion in the UAE and other GCC countries include Pizza Pizza from Turkey, Re Mida S.P.A. from Italy, BG Cleaning Services from Iceland, La Fiesta Italy and Gitanjali Jewellery, Colonel Kababs, Perfume Station from India. From the UAE, the exhibitors include Binhendi, NMC, British Orchard, Precise group and others.

Over 25 experts from the private and public sectors will present insights into new trends in franchising at the Entrepenrearship Forum  which is being held alongside 'Franchise UAE 2011'. Among the key speakers will be Dr. Manoj Nakra, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development, Mr. Rashid Al Aleem, Director General of Hamriya Free Zone Authority and Jassem Mohamed Al Bloushi, Chairman of Sharjah Tatweer Forum.

The two-day event is organized by Franchise Middle East and supported by Dubai SME - an agency of Department of Economic and Development of Dubai, Ruwad Establishment, Middle East Franchising, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Indian Franchise Association (IFA) and Commercial Office of UAE Embassy, New Delhi. Hamriya Free Zone Authority is associate sponsor of the event.

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About Franchise Middle East
Franchise Middle East offers integrated business solutions in Franchising, Licensing, Retailing, Real Estate and Marketing in Middle East, Franchise Middle East (ME) is the overseas arm of Franchise India Holding Ltd. Assessing current & emerging business horizon for enabling brands as well as aspiring investors, Franchise ME is dedicated towards fostering Regional Entrepreneurship Collaboration, between India & Middle East.

Franchise India is Asia's largest integrated franchise solution company since 1999, an authority on Franchising, Licensing, Retailing, Real estate and Marketing. The company has consulted several major brands over these years like Peter England, Barista, Booster Juice, Videocon, Perfect Wellness, Satya Paul, Bwitch, Action Coach, HCL, MGF, Quality Walls, Tata, Gitanjali, HSBC, Levis, JK Tyres, Lakme, D'damas, Adidas, Euro Kidz, The Apollo Clinic, Chhabra 555, Kidzee, Motilal Oswal, Rosebys, Next, and more, through media, advisory and exhibitions. With its strategically formed divisions, Franchise India has created its own niche as the pioneers of franchise industry and small businesses.

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