The growing franchise and investment ecosystem of the United Arab Emirates takes center stage at Franchise Market Talks with a special session presented by the Emirates Franchise Association. Moderated by Ahood Almenhali, the panel brings together Anas Al Madani, Founder of The Dates Farm & The Q Lab Café; Rasha Khalil, Founder of SNUW; and Ahmed Ali Al-Amody, Global Expansion & Commercial Strategy Manager at Amoody Global. Featuring international entrepreneurs and business professionals from different industries, this special session offers valuable perspectives on the UAE’s franchise ecosystem, investment environment, brand development, and international business expansion.

Taking place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM, at the Yenikapı Eurasia Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Franchise Market Talks – The Ecosystem’s Stage of Ideas will be held alongside the Bayim Olur musun? – Be My Franchise Expo. Bringing together business communities from Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates, this international session offers an opportunity to explore new perspectives on franchising and investment, establish valuable business connections, and discover potential opportunities for cross-border collaboration.

Moderator

Ahood Almenhali

Emirates Franchise Association

Session Moderator

Panelist

Anas Almadani

The Dates Farm & The Q Lab Café

Founder

Panelist

Rasha Khalil

SNUW

Founder

Panelist

Ahmed Ali Al-Amoody

Amoody Global

Global Expansion & Commercial Strategy Manager