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Mr. Bijoy Anand Raghavan  and Mr. Yogesh Kamath receives the prestigious Arab Franchise “Innovative Franchise of the  Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. Meals & More Vendcafe is a startup franchise that launched the first healthy vending machines in the UAE in response to an increasing number of forward-thinking companies who were asking for something other than junk food in their employee vending machines. Currently, the company is operating machines at four different locations. Those locations are DIFC, JLT, Business Bay and Dubai Technologies Corporate Office located in Dubai. The company proposes to add over 200 machines over the coming 2 to 3 years in the UAE. “We feel honored and delighted to receive the award and we truly appreciate your generosity.It is a great honor for us to be affiliated with this award. It is just like a dream come true to me. We are very lucky to be honored by Arab Franchise Jury and we truly appreciate and respect this award. Said Bijoy Anand Raghavan, CEO of the Meals N’ More.  Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award.  Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai

Mr. Essam Lootah, MD of Emtiyz Consulting, UAE receives the prestigious Arab Franchise “Franchise Consultancy of the  Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. “I feel immense pleasure to be selected to get this award and I really value and respect this honor. This achievement will be my lifetime inspiration and help me to achieve success in the future”. Said Essam Lootah after receiving the award Emtiyz is a unique service offered by Mohammed Bin Rashid Est. It is an establishment for Dubai’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to support, educate and develop the commercialized franchise in the region to create an integrated community and provide services required through membership excellence. He is the only long-standing consultant in the franchise industry who has developed over 100 brands and owns the only end-to-end franchise consultancy, franchise recruitment and marketing agency in UAE. They have developed well-known franchise brands, many of which they’ve taken across the region. They have also been responsible for bringing many iconic international brands to UAE and growing their footprints across the region. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award. Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai

Bilal Mahmoud, Head of Investments of Al Hokair Group receives the prestigious Arab Franchise “Franchise of the Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. Alhokair Group is a name that has been tied to the world of hospitality and entertainment for decades. The organization was founded in 1975 to invest in the sectors of entertainment and hospitality under the leadership of Sheikh Abdulmohsin Alhokair. Over five decades, the organization’s projects expanded to include 100 entertainment centres and 35 hotels, spread in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Al Hokair brands include Hilton, Holiday Inn, Accor, IHG and Golden Tulip. The entertainment sector in Al Hokair continued to grow to become the largest in Saudi Arabia’s industry of family entertainment with 100 entertainment centres around the Kingdom. “I’m profoundly honored to be standing here, receiving this award on behalf of Al Hokair Group. I’m happy and I say a big thank you to all, you all are the reason we are here today. This award is a big picture of what we do, who we are and where we are going and let it remain a constant reminder that good work comes with unbelievable achievements”. Said Bilal Mahmoud after receiving the Award. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award. Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai

Mr P.K Shahban Managing Director of Tea Break Café UAE, receives the prestigious “  Home Franchise of the Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. “Thank you jury for this honor and giving this award , it makes feel great on being rewarded and I am grateful to everyone who has always been a part of my journey, from my family to friends, from my team and everyone. It is a pleasure to witness this beautiful moment in the presence of you all” Shahban said in his award acceptance speech Tea Break is a fast-growing homegrown UAE tea and burger brand. It was founded by young entrepreneur P.K. Shahban back in 2014 in Abu Dhabi. Over the past 8 years, it has established a growing presence across 20 outlets with 30 Tea Break franchises across the UAE. The brand places immense focus on quality and customer experience. The newly evolved menu presents options such as in-house manufactured buns, meats etc. Tea Break has now planned to spread across 10 countries with 100 outlets in the next coming years. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award.  Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won  the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company ,Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company  and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, University of Dubai

Simon Cooper, International Business Director of Chaiiwala  receives the prestigious “International Franchise of the Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. “I am exceedingly grateful for allowing me to collect this award on behalf of my Chaiiwala Ltd. The most profound recognition goes to the team who has supported the company during its phenomenal success in recent years”. Simon said after receiving the award. Simon Cooper, International Business Director of Chaiiwala of London said: “This event has taken us closer to our goal of making us a global brand by expanding into Arab countries through franchising, and positioning ourselves as the world’s best tea brand.” Popularly known as the Starbucks of India, Chaiiwala was founded in 1927 on the streets of New Delhi. Chaiiwala has nearly 100 years of history and tradition. No doubt, Chaiiwala owes its humble beginnings to founder members’ forefathers who had one small tea stall but a great vision. They were the original pioneers of the recipes you see in the store today, with many people coming from afar just for a sip of their famous Karak Chai. The trademark chai has now made the brand famous throughout the world. This spirit was revived in 2016 by the family of the founders who still draw upon their history to ensure the recipes retain the original essence while inspiring new, authentic menu creations. Headquartered in London and operating almost 100 outlets across 3 continents, Chaiiwala has become one of the world’s fastest-growing independent businesses with plans to grow to 500 stores across the world in the next decade. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award. Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won  the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company ,Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company  and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President , University of Dubai

Mr.Omar Rabeh  Al-Salmi , Chairman, Raydan Foods Company Ltd receives the prestigious “Home Grown Franchise of the Year award” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in the franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders, and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. Raydan Food Company is a Saudi Arabian joint-stock company, active in cuisines and restaurants. It was founded in 1989 in Jeddah. The company specializes in the development and operation of multifunctional restaurants and pastry shops, offering catering services and the development, management, operation, and selling of real estate. It has a branch operating under the trademark Raydan Cuisines & Restaurants, which has operations in Egypt as well. The Famous Arabian Cuisine restaurant chain Headquartered in Jeddah with 33 outlets across Saudi, UAE and Egypt is set to expand to 100 outlets in the next five years. “This is really a proud moment for me and my entire team. I am grateful to all for contemplating Raydan Food Company for this award. It would never be possible for me without our valued customers and help from my team. I sincerely express my heartiest thankfulness to all”. Said Omar Rabeh after receiving the award Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award.  Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year. Galadari Ice-Creams Company won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won “Franchise Brand of the Year” – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contribution to the franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year”, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company, Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively. Winners of Arab Franchise awards with the Chief Guest Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President , University of Dubai

T.K Khaleel  receives the prestigious “LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” from Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai Dubai: Arab Franchise Awards which recognized the excellence in franchise industry of the Arab world announced the winners of 2022. Franchise industry leaders filled the Pullman Creek Ballroom to celebrate 2022’s top franchise entrepreneurs, leaders and their legacy. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai – about the latest insights into the importance of homegrown franchise brands and how these trends can influence the local economy and help them expand globally. “It is a great honor for me to receive this special award. I would like to thank all of you who believe in me and joined me in this unforgettable journey” Said Khaleel. Mr T.K. Khaleel, Ex Managing Director of Bakemart has channelled 35 years of expertise in the baking industry to make Bakemart on par with the world’s finest. A pioneer with the gift of foresight, Mr Khaleel’s career in the region is bejeweled with glittering accomplishments. A trendsetter in the baking industry, Mr Khaleel stays in close touch with the latest techniques and advancements from every part of the globe. He is rightly viewed as an inspiration to the entire baking industry.  Bakemart was acquired by Almarai – the Giant of Saudi Arabia and Mr Khaleel is on a mission to roll out 100 outlets of the Artisan Bakers brand.His unique sourdough starter is placed in Puratos Sourdough Library in Belgium for Bread Flavor. The Sourdough Library aims to safeguard the sourdough biodiversity and preserve the sourdough heritage and baking knowledge and is the only of its kind in the world. Among the winners was Reza Food Services Company, which is one of the largest developers of Mcdonald’s in the region. The company won the ‘Corporate Hall of Fame’ Franchise Award.  Fawaz Danish, President and Group CEO of Budget Saudi Arabia, won ‘Franchise Leader of the Year’. Galadari Ice-Creams Company, won the Franchise developer award outside the US. Al Hokair Group won ‘Franchise Brand of the Year – Hospitality Category’. Adnoc Distribution, won the ‘Franchise Brand of the Year’ award and Bird and Bird of the UK won the ‘Best Franchise Law Firm’ award. T. K. Khaleel of Bakemart and Gaurav Marya of Franchise India won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ for their contribution towards franchise industry. Barns Coffee operator won the ‘Best Homegrown Cafe’ award and Chaiiwala of London Ltd won ‘International Franchise Year of the Year’, among other companies. Franway of Saudi Arabia and Emtiyz of UAE won the Franchise Consultancy firm of the Year awards. Meals N More won  the most Innovative Franchise of the year award. Auto detailing company ,Green Shine won the “Green Franchise of the year” award. Raydan Food company  and Barns café of Saudi Arabia won the best Restaurant and café Awards respectively.