JEDDAH, 2 May 2005 — The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the US Commercial Service are jointly organizing a franchise symposium and catalog show at the JCCI for two days from May 7. The event opens at 10 a.m., followed by presentations. At the morning session on May 8, there will be a discussion about American franchises with a franchise specialist. The discussion assumes importance for the business community, as American franchisers are looking for Saudi partners, Mawada Alwazir said on behalf of the US Commercial Service.