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May 11 2011

Building a world class trade fair industry in Oman

Muscat: Professionals from Oman's trade fair industry consisting of UFI members gathered yesterday (Tuesday, May 10, 2011) at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry to attend a seminar and to share information and ideas on the strategies to build a world class trade fair industry in the Sultanate.

Organised by Oman International Trade & Exhibitions (OITE) and the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, Union Foires International (UFI) under the auspices of His Excellency Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi, Advisor at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, a seminar titled 'Building a World Class Trade Fair Industry in Oman' was held to offer industry professionals updated concepts and effective tips covering a wide range of options.

Speakers at the seminars imparted practical tips to be undertaken to build a world class trade fairs industry in the Sultanate. His Excellency Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi expressed aspirations and the need to build a world class trade fair industry in the country. Ibrahim Al Khaldi, the regional manager of UFI highlighted how the UFI mandate and being a member can elevate Oman's trade fair industry to world class level. Sadiq Ahmed Khan, Director - B2B Events & Marketing at OITE shared on the company's experience as a first UFI member and how this can benefit in organising world class trade fairs like COMEX and GHEDEX.

According to Ahmed Saleh Baabood, First Vice Chairman for the UFI - Middle East/Africa Chapter, Executive Chairman of OITE and Chairman of the Exhibitions Committee at the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, "Similar seminars are vital as it gathers exhibition professionals in Oman to share their innovative ideas and knowledge on the industry. The event will certainly benefit our exhibition industry and enhance awareness on the unique value of the exhibition industry. This will be a great forum to come together and work for a common mission."

He added, "Today, there are three trade fairs companies and one centre being members of UFI in Oman, which is a remarkable progress for the country's trade fair industry. It is not an impossible task for the Sultanate to build a world class trade fair industry, which plays a significant role in highlighting the development taking place in various sectors. The support and guidance of UFI will continue to encourage the trade fair industry in Oman to broaden its scopes."

Based in Paris, UFI promotes, serves and represents the trade fair industry worldwide. It aims to represent and serve the world's exhibition industry and sets standards by promoting and regulating the unique value of trade fairs; educating exhibition industry professionals; offering extensive networking opportunities and enabling members to enhance business growth. Via its member organisations, including the world's leading show organisers and fairground operators, national and international professional associations and industry partners, UFI is present in 76 countries on six continents. UFI members are responsible for the management and operation of over 4,500 exhibitions around the world.

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© Press Release 2011

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