29/05/2012
The Franchise Forum 2012 will take place at Asharqia Chamber on May 29 and 30, 2012. It will be held under the patronage of Dr. Tawfiq Alrabia, Minister of Commerce and Industry. A number of local and international experts will participate in the two-day event.
Chairman of Asharqia Chamber Mr. Abdulrahman Rashed Al Rashed said that the Franchise Forum is being organized with the objective of establishing new small and medium size businesses through the franchising agreements with the foreign companies. The Forum will open up opportunities for self-employment for the Saudis, he noted.
Mr. Al Rashed stressed the importance of understanding of the laws and regulations and consultation for the franchising businesses. He mentioned that experts will discuss various topics related to the franchising system in the Forum.