Sunday 17 / May / 2026
New Delhi: Acting in cooperation with the SMEs Development Authority (Riyada), Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) took part in the activities of the 22nd International Franchise and Retail Show held in the Republic of India on 16 and 17 May, 2026. The event saw the signing of 3 franchise agreements and the opening of two branches for the Omani brand Seven Fries in the city of New Delhi.
Haitham bin Saif Al Habsi, owner of the brand Bomba Burrito, signed a franchise agreement (for investment in the Republic of India) with businessman Gaurav Marya, Chairman and founder of Franchise India Group.
Saif bin Mohammed Al Riyami, owner of the brands Shawarma & Musahab and Joaan, also signed two franchise agreements for opening outlets both in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The agreements were signed with Abeer Julaih, CEO of National Franchise and Franchise International.
Meanwhile, Issa Saleh Al Aghbari, Omani entrepreneur and founder of the highly successful fast-food brand Seven Fries’ opened two branches of the Omani brand Seven Fries in New Delhi, India, one for the Indian businessman Javid, and the other for brothers and businessmen Farouk and Shahrukh.
The step was the outcome of efforts on a franchise programme overseen by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The programme aims to promote the international expansion of Omani brands.
The franchise programme supported companies in signing franchise agreements and enhancing their ability to compete in various markets. This positively influenced the growth of the businesses locally and internationally. The Omani brands now boast an ability to expand in foreign markets, thanks to their high quality, efficiency and competitive business models. The firms also got impetus from the confidence of regional and international investors in Omani products and services.
