Franchise Middle East and Indian Franchise Association presents biggest Franchise show in Middle East

Franchise UAE show returns with its most prestigious event, the 'Bigger & Better' fourth edition of the International Franchise, Retail, SME and Business Opportunity Show in the Middle East - 4th Franchise UAE 2012.

The media partners for the show are Infobahn Consultancy, AZ Franchising Italy, BeMyDealer.com - Turkey, Buybrand- Russia, FDS Franchise.com- UK.

The show supporters will be Franchise Association of New Zealand, Lebanese Franchise Association, Heels & Deals - Women Entrepreneur Association, Indonesian Franchise Association and Indian Franchise Association ( IFA).

The event will be offering an unparalleled opportunity for franchisors to access entrepreneurs and investors in the dynamic Middle East market to extend their footprint across the six states of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) - the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

On the new and growing business opportunities, Business Advisor, Entrepreneur & Author Mr. Gaurav Marya, Managing Director at Franchise Middle East opined, "Middle East is emerging as an ideal marketplace for entrepreneurship, as economic indicators are making profound statements in favor of the business community."

"Arab World stands as the third fastest place to start a business in the world and SME's are now accounting for over 90% of the private enterprises in Dubai. The UAE government has embarked upon a series of initiatives that support local entrepreneurial activities and leading banks have seen a 200% increase in lending to individuals for business purposes," she added.

"The show will offer enormous opportunities ranging from all facets of franchising, retailing and licensing. With over 100 international and Dubai based brands, unique business and financial solutions companies, and participation of over 5000 business buyers -one word that sums up the show is 'opportunities' further," added by Gaurav Marya.

Franchise UAE 2012 will boast an two day conference namely Entrepreneurship Summit 2012 which will aim on identifying and selecting new and growing business opportunities for regional collaboration ( for entrepreneurship development ) between India and Middle East and North Africa network.

The Entrepreneurship Summit will create opportunities for business investors and entrepreneurs to network, build alliances, and learn about new products, services and trends that can be put into action. Middle East stands as a prime location for Franchising.

Riding on growing market demand for products and services driven by 60% population in UAE which is under 25 years, franchise and license based opportunities for UAE based companies and entrepreneurs makes a prime business case.

The show will also embark the presence of Key Exhibitors like Second Cup, Japengo, Charley's Grilled Sub, The Whittard Tea, Enny Monaco, Medicine Shoppe, Beebay, London Fish & Chips, The Frozen Yogurt Factory, Esperanza India, The Chocomelt, Colori -Woman's Clothes Shop of Greece, FFS Brands Group UK, EDO Café, Linguaphone group UK, Yogurberry, The SPUD Bahrain, Tealand, British Orchard and many more international brands. The event is sponsored by Signarama from USA and Plan Ahead Events.