
Exhibition | Meetings | Discussions | Deal-Making
April / 08 & 09 / 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai, UAE
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Dates: 08 – 09 April 2026
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Format: Exhibition Booths + Practical Discussions
+ Pre-Scheduled 1:1 B2B Meetings + Deal Rooms
Access: B2B Only • By Appointment • Sector-Based Deal Matching
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Why this platform now
Syria is entering a phase of accelerated commercial reopening—driven by active trade circulation, growing market demand, and a shift toward a more liberal market approach. With the lifting of international economic restrictions—especially the United States’ termination of its comprehensive Syria sanctions program—the market is increasingly positioned for structured re-entry, distribution rebuild, and fast-moving commercial partnerships.
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In parallel, the ecosystem is moving toward globally recognized payment rails: Visa has announced a strategic roadmap with the Central Bank of Syria and stated its intention to launch operations in Syria, and Mastercard has signed an MoU with the Central Bank to collaborate on developing a national payments ecosystem—supporting international-standard digital payments and scalable commercial activity.
With the rollout of a new Syrian currency framework (redenomination and new banknotes), the market is further positioned for structured re-entry, distribution rebuild, and fast-moving commercial partnerships.
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This platform exists for one purpose: convert market appetite into real meetings, real terms, and real next steps—without noise, without random networking, and without wasted time.
Priority Focus: Trade Agencies & Commercial Representation (Core Pillar #1)
The main engine of the event is trade agencies, distribution rights, and brand representation deals—built for companies seeking credible partners and buyers ready to operate.
Cross-border deal flow (target origin markets)
The marketplace is designed to attract and connect agency and brand opportunities from:
UAE • Saudi Arabia • Qatar • Egypt • Oman • Jordan • Kuwait • China • Türkiye • United Kingdom • France • United States • European countries • Russia • Singapore • South Korea
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Typical deal structures covered
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Commercial agency rights (exclusive / non-exclusive)
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Territory coverage and channel design (national / regional)
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Distributor appointment and growth frameworks
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Wholesale and retail channel partnerships
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Supply arrangements and product pipeline planning
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Performance frameworks (targets, KPIs, reporting, brand standards)
Brands & Franchising Marketplace (Core Pillar #2)
A dedicated marketplace for brands and franchisors seeking strong operators and buyers, and for investors/operators seeking proven concepts with scalable rollouts.
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10 brand and franchise types likely to be in high demand (market-driven)
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Hotel brands & serviced apartments (franchise/management models, standards, SOPs)
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Quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains (fast food, scalable multi-branch rollout)
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Cafés & specialty coffee concepts (store design, training, supply chain)
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Casual dining restaurants (family dining, themed concepts, operational playbooks)
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Fashion & apparel brands (retail franchise, multi-store expansion, merchandising)
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Footwear & sportswear brands (store formats, seasonal collections, marketing kits)
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Cosmetics & personal care brands (retail + wholesale distribution, training, testers)
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Pharmacy / health & wellness retail concepts (store model, product mix, SOPs)
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Convenience stores / mini-markets (franchise model, procurement, planograms)
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Automotive services & quick maintenance chains (oil/tires/batteries, multi-site ops)
If you own a brand or franchise: you meet qualified buyers, master franchise candidates, operators, and expansion partners.
If you are a buyer/operator: you meet proven concepts, clear operating models, and scalable rollout frameworks.
Apps & Platforms Marketplace (Core Pillar #3)
A dedicated deal-making marketplace for applications, platforms, and digital solutions built for Syria’s most urgent operational needs—especially mobility, fuel & stations, rentals/leasing, and hospitality. This pillar is designed to connect app owners and platform providers with buyers, operators, resellers, and deployment partners who can commercialize solutions at scale.
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Featured high-demand categories (priority emphasis)
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Taxi & ride-hailing ecosystem (dispatch, driver onboarding, fleet tools, payments, safety)
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Fuel stations & mobility services (loyalty, digital payments, fleet fueling, station operations)
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Car rental & leasing platforms (daily/weekly rentals, long-term leasing, B2B corporate accounts)
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Hotel services & hospitality tech (booking, operations, guest services, channel distribution)
10 application types likely to be in high demand (market-driven)
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Taxi / ride-hailing & dispatch app (drivers, riders, dynamic pricing, zones)
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Fuel station loyalty + digital payments app (QR payments, points, offers, e-receipts)
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Fleet fuel management app (limits, approvals, reporting, consumption analytics)
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Car rental marketplace app (booking, deposits, contracts, damage tracking)
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Leasing & installment management app (schedules, reminders, penalties, renewals)
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Hotel booking + guest services app (check-in/out, upgrades, room service, support)
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Delivery & last-mile logistics app (drivers, routing, proof of delivery, COD handling)
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Inventory + POS retail app (stock, pricing, invoices, barcode, multi-branch)
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Maintenance & roadside assistance app (work orders, towing, garages, parts)
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Workforce / field service scheduling app (tasks, teams, GPS tracking, SLA reporting)
If you own an app or platform: you meet deployment partners, resellers, operators, and commercialization buyers.
If you are a buyer/operator: you meet ready solutions and licensing models to deploy quickly.
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Who should attend (two sides of the marketplace)
Deal Owners / Sellers (Exhibitors)
For those offering:
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Trade agencies & distribution rights
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Brand representation and channel expansion opportunities
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Franchising models (master / area / unit)
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Apps / platforms / SaaS solutions (licensing, reseller, commercialization deals)
What you gain
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Concentrated access to qualified buyers and partners
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A premium showcase environment (booths + deal rooms)
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1:1 meetings matched by sector and deal type
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Faster negotiation flow and cleaner decision pathways
Buyers / Partners (Visitors / Delegations)
For those seeking:
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Agency and distribution portfolios
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Brands to represent and distribute
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Franchise investments and scalable models
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App deals (licensing, distribution, implementation, commercialization)
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Operators and partners to execute coverage and growth
What you gain
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Direct access to structured opportunities (not random introductions)
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Ability to compare multiple offers efficiently
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Pre-scheduled meetings aligned to your goals
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A professional environment for serious, confidential discussions
What happens inside the platform (simple and deal-focused)
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Exhibition (Showcase): booths to present offers clearly and attract qualified interest
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Meetings (Matchmaking): pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings by sector and deal type
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Discussions: practical sessions focused on structuring deals (agencies, franchising, apps licensing)
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Deal-Making: dedicated deal rooms for negotiation and next-step alignment
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B2B ONLY • By Appointment • Sector-Based Deal Matching
For booth booking and B2B meeting requests:
expo@adamsuniversal.co.uk
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If you’re interested in participating, please register using this link: https://adamsuniversal.fillout.com/gfs-dubai-2026
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