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11 May 2026 – 13 May 2026 · Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The UAE's leading franchise and business opportunity exhibition, held in Dubai, connecting regional investors with global franchise brands targeting the GCC's high-spending consumer market.
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View in directoryMiddle East Franchise Expo (MEFE) 2026 takes place 11 May 2026 – 13 May 2026.
Middle East Franchise Expo (MEFE) 2026 is held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
It is a business services franchise & licensing show. The UAE's leading franchise and business opportunity exhibition, held in Dubai, connecting regional investors with global franchise brands targeting the GCC's high-spending consumer market.
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Around 12,000 visitors are expected, with 200+ exhibiting brands.
The UAE's premier franchise and investment summit held in Dubai, connecting global franchise brands with high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs from the Middle East, GCC and North Africa region.
A growing franchise and investment expo hosted in the UAE capital, with particular focus on healthcare, education and technology franchise opportunities aligned with Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030 economic diversification goals
The Middle East's premier franchising event, gathering regional and global brands looking to expand in the GCC.
The premier franchise exhibition in the Middle East, hosted aboard the iconic QE2 in Dubai, bringing together international franchise brands seeking Gulf region and MENA expansion opportunities.
As part of the broader Intersec exhibition, the Franchise & Business Zone in Dubai showcases security, safety and technology franchise opportunities for investors across the Middle East and Africa.
While primarily a security show, Intersec hosts a significant franchise and licensing pavilion for safety, technology and services brands expanding across the UAE and GCC.
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