Dubai – The successful launch of the first Overseas Franchise EXPO 2018 took place at the J.W. Marriott Marquis on the 25th and 26th of April.

This two day Exhibition and Conference brought together industry professionals from Hospitality, F&B, Architecture, Design, IT, Marketing, Events, Government Relations and Health and Beauty. Providing a business-matching platform for companies wishing to grow globally through networking with potential investors, business partners, distributors and agents, as well as an opportunity to meet industry experts within their field.

Over 1000 visitors attended the two day event. Overseas LLC will soon announce the 2nd Expo, to take place in the second half of 2018.

Notable attendees included:

  • Sheikh Awad Bin Mejren

  • Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri - Major General - DNRD

  • Mohammed Al Madani - Chairman - Al Madani Group

  • Jassim Mohammed Babaaish - Partner - Al Tamimi

  • Mohamed Al Janahi - Executive Director - Ajman Chamber

  • Sharif Al Ulama - Senior Manager – ENBD

  • Essam Lootah - CEO – Emtiyz

  • Yousif Alharbi - KSA

Conference speakers include:

  • Mr. Mohammed Al Madani - Chairman of Al Madani Group 

  • Mr. Mohamed Janahi – Exec. Dir. of Business & Investment – Ajman Chamber

  • Coach Kardan - CEO of Step Up International

  • Ms. Venus Barak - CEO of FranGlobal India

  • Mr. Norman Cescut - Founder & CEO of Desita Srl Italy

  • Ms. Mona Tavassoli - Founder & Director of Mompreneurs M.E.

  • Dr. Mac McClelland - President & CEO of Center House Ltd.

  • Mr. Jawed Habib - Founder & CEO of Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Ltd. India

  • Ms. Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh - Executive Director of World Trade Centre Services India

  • Mr. Ralph Homer - CEO & Co-Founder of Restaurant Secrets Inc.

  • Ms. Anne Jafery - President of The American Business Council

  • Mr. David Tobias - Founder & CEO of Acumen Advertising Agency

  • Mr. Samir Abdulhadi - Founder & CEO of SamTech

  • Mr. Neil Wood - Managing Partner of 8Point Advisory

  • Mr. Barry Connellan - Managing Director of Franchise Development Solutions International

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About Overseas Franchise Expo 2018

Overseas Franchise Expo 2018 includes an exhibition and a conference. It is a 2-day event that gives owners, entrepreneurs, and investors the opportunity to feature their brands in a business-matching environment. It is also a perfect platform to meet face-to-face with other companies showcasing their products and services. Overseas Expo 2018 has been carefully designed to deliver a win-win business environment by matching the right market, investor, and partner. The event participants include: Exhibitors, Conference Delegates, and Visitors.

For more information, please visit www.overseas-uae.com or contact: info@overseas-uae.com at +971 4 225 2911

For Media Queries, please contact: Center House Public Relations (Ms. Holly Murdoch) at Holly@centerhouseltd.com +971 567 083 793

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