Mamas and Papas expands further into Middle East

Mamas & Papas, a maternity and children products chain has signed new franchise deals across the Middle East and Africa. The company has plans to open ten more franchise outlets in the Middle East in addition to locations in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qa..more

Fawaz Alhokair Group Takes Garage Global

Fawaz Alhokair Group, Fashion Retail, has announced it will be partnering with the young Canadian fashion retailer, Garage, for further expansion in the Middle East and C.I.S Region. As the leading retail franchise group ..more

Fila Announces Licensing Structure in MENA Region

Sportswear manufacturer Fila has announced it has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with India's Cravatex for the Middle East, North Africa and India.

The company's new strategy is centred on a direct..more

Coco Cubano plans to open first overseas franchisee in Lebanon

While the Cuban bar chain, Coco Cubano hunts for a site for its first confirmed franchisee, it's also working towards signing up its first overseas franchisee in Lebanon. Coco Cubano offer tapas-style dishes, desserts, cocktails and coffees ..more

Carrefour to open 13th store in Dubai

French retail giant Carrefour is to open a hypermarket in Dubai Investments Park (DIP) by the end of 2012, requiring 40 new staff.

The 30,000 square foot store will be located in DIP-1 of the residential community, prov..more