Al Islami demonstrates lucrative franchise model at Global Village

As part of Dubai Shopping Festival celebrations, the convenience food at Al Islami kiosks is adding to the festivities of Global Village visitors with scrumptious and nutritious halal food that would remain on display till the official closing of Global Village for 2008, 1st of March.

Saleh Abdullah Lootah, the Chief Executive Officer of Al Islami Foods commented: "In our drive to encourage the use of innovative business concepts, such as this Al Islami Cart franchise model, we are determined to instill self-reliance among the younger community. We are pleased that Al Islami Foods has taken the lead in spreading awareness among today's youth about the advantages of being self-reliant in life," Saleh Lootah added.

Naser Al Abdool, a franchisee, said: "I am overwhelmed with this rich business concept, which has helped me to get into the business world. My advice for my compatriots is to catch this business opportunity to stand on their feet in the practical life."

Al Islami's joint-venture with Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders (SME.ae) provided young Emiratis with the vital business and logistical support for this unique franchise system, free-trade licensing, business consultancy, waiver of Labour Ministry charges, free kiosk registration and obtaining ideal business locations across the UAE. The selected young Emirati entrepreneurs that qualify the Establishment's criteria are forwarded to the Al Islami Foods as candidates for franchising.

Abdul Baset Al Janahi, Chief Executive Officer of Muhammad Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Business Leaders, stated: "Doing this activity for the second time with Al Islami delights me that how the young entrepreneurs are succeeding in the business world. We applaud Al Islami's solid contribution to the growth of the national human capital. I urge new business leaders to take advantage of Al Islami Cart business opportunity"

Last year, Al Islami Cart was introduced in Egypt and is currently running successfully in collaboration with a local fast food chain, Mo'men Group in Egypt.

In Malaysia, Al Islami is setting up this franchise system and liaising with relevant local government agencies and departments, in collaboration with Halal Development Corporation (HDC). In addition, HDC is identifying opportunities for Al Islami to invest in capacity as a means of expansion into other countries of Southeast Asia.