Dr. Khaled A. Taki, Advanced Research Center's Chief Executive Office
Credentials of Dr.Khaled Ahmad Taki.
Dr. Khaled Taki, Advanced Research Center Executive Director carries with him an extensive experience in the business private sector and in the field of Franchising — both internationally and at local scene in the Middle East and the Arab world. His ability to master three languages, Spanish, English and Arabic offers a diverse selection of services to both the franchisee and franchisor. Dr Khalid, as he is known to most, is of Arab origin, both parents are Lebanese, he was educated in Lebanon, and completed his higher education yielding Bachelors Degree in Business and Human Resources at the University of San Francisco in California–USA, his Maters Degree in Public Administration at the American University of Beirut and his doctorate degree in Public Administration at the University of Summer in the United Kingdom. He is also an author of many books and still writes, presently he is completing a book entitled “Franchising in the Arab world, a promising perspective” due to be published late 2008.
Dr. Taki has been involved in a franchise campaign for the Arab World since 2005. He is a firm believer that franchising will continue to grow in the Arab world and thus in 2007 he launched a vigorous lobby campaign to pass the first legislative law which would cover franchising in particular in the Arab world.
Dr. Khaled Taki, Senior Consultant and founder of FBC Beirut, began giving seminars in the early 80's and is a regular contributor to many publications, newspapers and magazines including Franexcel that is based in Dubai. His speaking engagements have brought him in touch with different organizations, business clubs, private companies, banks, educational institutions, various government agencies such as the Departments of Trade and Industry (DTI), Human Resources Funds (HRF), Training Trade Centers and different cooperatives. |
Dr. Khaled Taki
Chief Executive Officer |
He has also given talks in many cities and provinces of the Arab World and he welcomes invitations by interested parties (companies, schools, associations and other government agencies) to speak about franchising, he is known for his ability to interact with the audience and unique ability to carry on lectures and seminars simultaneously in both in English and Arabic languages when a mix audience is in attendance.
Dr. Taki is a member of the college of experts at the Lebanese Franchise Association.
Interesting articles:
The Daily Star – Franchise Guru
The Liwa – Legislative Campaign for a Franchise Law
Franchising in the Middle East and Arab World
Hospitality Magazine - Franshise Tips
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