MUSCAT:  Oman’s popular annual trade fair showcasing the ideal home environment opens at the splendid Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Madinat Al Irfan on 23rd October 2017, this time around with an added focus on building construction and property development.

The three-day event, suitably rebranded as the Home & Building Show 2017, will be inaugurated by HE Dr. Rasheed bin Al Safi Al Huraibi, Chairman of the Tender Board. Also in attendance will be dignitaries from the Ministry of Housing, the Official Patron of the event, as well as officials and executives representing a number of public, corporate and private sector organisations that have a stake in the growth and success of a vibrant economic sector centring on the home and building industry in Oman.

Organised by well-known Omani event management firm Global Exhibitions & Conferences (GEC), the Home & Building Show 2017 will run from October 23 to 25, 2017 in Hall No. 5 of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre – Muscat’s signature showcase for trade shows and exhibitions.

Building on the success of previous editions of this keenly anticipated annual fair, this year’s instalment includes a Building Construction component as well – a move that promises to enhance the overall appeal of the event – for exhibitors and visitors alike.  As a result, new product and service categories will be on offer at this year’s event, making for a trade expo that promises to be comprehensive, diverse and exciting.

Product categories set to be showcased at the Home & Building Show 2017 incude the following: Bedroom Sets, Carpet & Rugs, Ceramics & Stones, Steel Products, Facilities Management, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Home Professional Services, Interior Design, Lighting & Electronic Equipment, MEP, Outdoor & Gardens, Paints, Hardware & Tools, Roofing & Flooring, Smart Home Solutions, Waste Management & Recycling and other related products.

For the first time in the trade show’s seven-year history, a Kitchen & Bath Expo (KBEX) will be co-located with the Home & Building Show. Set in a dedicated hall, will maiden expo will bring together industry experts and professionals, this maiden expo will shed light on cutting edge developments in bath design, trends, innovations and solutions. Also on display will be a wide variety of, among other things, Bathroom Accessories, Sanitaryware, Bathroom Hardware, Equipment and Services, Sauna Systems, Kitchen Designs and Products, Accessories, Appliances, Equipment, Services, Hardware and Commercial Kitchens.

The Home & Building Show is targeted at: Agents, Distributors, Architects, Consultants, Building Material Suppliers, Contractors, Engineers, Corporate Decision-Makers, Government Officials, Home Builders, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Investors, Landscaping Professionals, Manufacturers, and Real Estate Developers, among others.

Among the many companies backing the expo are New Home for World Projects (Gold Sponsor) and Taj Al Lulu Ceramics (Associate Sponsor). Visiting hours are: 10 am - 1 pm & 4 pm to 9 pm. For further information, visit: www.homeshow-oman.com 

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