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Muscat - Continuing its incredible momentum, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) has added another key business event to its busy forward calendar by signing an agreement to hold the fourth edition of OmanPlast, the Sultanate's leading Plastics and Petrochemicals event. Organised by the highly regarded Silver Star Corporation and supported by Riyada, the specialist expo is scheduled to take place from 21-23 March 2017. Anticipated to attract more than 5,000 visitors and over 100 companies from countries including China, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Iran, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan and the UAE, OmanPlast will showcase the latest Plastic and Petrochemical products, technology and innovations. It will also introduce Oman's future focused and outward looking SMEs in the sector to the world, and provide an exceptional forum for industry leaders to meet, network, and exchange ideas.
Speaking at the signing of the agreement, OCEC General Manager Trevor McCartney said: "The OCEC is particularly pleased to welcome OmanPlast, a platform for an industry of great importance to Oman's economic diversification strategy. The cutting edge facilities of the Centre, the space afforded by its five superbly equipped exhibition halls, and its international reach, will help OmanPlast to expand and develop, and in doing so focus the global spotlight on the country's dynamic Plastics and Petrochemicals industry and its ambitious growth plans."
He added: "Delivering significant commercial opportunities and providing benefits to the broader economy, events such as OmanPlast have wide-ranging impact for the Sultanate. By bringing together major players in the industry, they spur progress and power development. An integral part of Oman's economic evolution, the OCEC is generating substantial interest from sectors like Plastics and Petrochemicals, that are pivotal to the realisation of the Sultanate's diversification strategy, Vision 2020 and crucial to the nation's on-going prosperity."
Noting that discussions with the OCEC on maximizing the domestic, regional and international impact of OmanPlast, had already begun, PD Nath, Managing Director of Silver Star Corporation said: "We are highly impressed with the possibilities of this world-class venue. Silver Star looks forward to taking full advantage of the incredible expertise of the OCEC Team as we work together to deliver a memorable expo and position OmanPlast as a major fixture in the international events calendar."
Located in Madinat Al Irfan, the new heart of Muscat, the OCEC is a world-leading, Omran owned facility that reflects and radiates the Sultanate's culture, values and vision for the future. The OCEC Phase One boasts 22,000 square metres of flexible column-free space, which can be divided into five separate halls and ten flexible hospitality suites. Phase Two of the Convention Centre, with its stunning 3,200-seat lyric-style theatre, 456-seat auditorium, two ballrooms and 20 meeting rooms will be ready for business in 2017.
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About OCEC
The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is located in its own fully integrated precinct only four kilometres from Muscat International Airport. Owned and developed by Omran, the centre forms part of phase 1 of Madinat Al Irfan.
The design of the Centre will ensure a flow of the meetings space to suit the most discerning conference and exhibition organisers. It also incorporates expansive concourse areas to enable ease of large delegations with floor to ceiling windows overlooking landscaped gardens and water features.
The Centre will feature two tiered auditoriums to seat 3,200 and 456, while the five exhibition halls will feature 22,396 square metres of column-free exhibition space. Hall 1 will have a superior fit out, specialised acoustic treatment, advanced lighting and rigging requirements to act as a multi-purpose space for plenary sessions, concerts, performances and gala dinners on a larger scale. Halls 1 & 2 combined will seat over 10,000 seated in theatre-style.
The Centre will also include an additional 20 meeting rooms for 47-360 delegates, two well-appointed ballrooms to seat up to 2,688, 10 hospitality suites, a VIP Pavilion, offering over 55 meeting space options, and a multi-storey car park with a capacity for 4,000 vehicles.
The Precinct will provide the infrastructure necessary to host successful international, regional and local events and is there for the enjoyment of delegates, visitors and the local community. The precinct includes a JW Marriot (five star) linked to the Convention Centre, Crown Plaza (four star) with a combined total of 600 rooms. A business park and a retail shopping mall, surrounded by a nature reserve which will be a haven for Oman's exotic birdlife, together with parklands and a wadi (valley) park, are also part of this picturesque precinct.
About AEG Ogden
AEG Ogden is an Australian controlled joint venture between Australian venue management interests and AEG Facilities of the United States.
AEG Ogden manages venues throughout the Asia Pacific region, including convention centres in Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Kuala Lumpur, Hyderabad (currently in design), Oman (opening September 2016), ICC Sydney (opening December 2016) and the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island; Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane; and arenas including the Brisbane Entertainment Centre and the adjacent Sports Centre, Sydney's Allphones Arena, the Qantas Credit Union Arena (formerly the Sydney Entertainment Centre), the Newcastle Entertainment Centre and Perth Arena. aegogden.com
In addition, AEG Facilities operates both the Los Angeles Convention Centre and Hawaii Convention Centre. aegworldwide.com
About OMRAN
Oman Tourism Development Company ( Omran ) drives investment, growth and development of the rapidly growing tourism and real-estate sectors in the Sultanate of Oman. They are the master developers of major tourism, heritage and urban projects that deliver some of nation's most iconic destinations. Omran's projects create unique experiences that benefit the social and economic growth of the Sultanate. Omran has a diverse portfolio of developments, hospitality assets and joint ventures that span across the Sultanate and contribute to growing the capacity of Oman's tourism sector. Key projects include Madinat Al Irfan Urban Centre; a 7.4 million sqm mixed-use development designed to the best international standards in urban planning and strategically linked to the nearby Muscat International Airport, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre; the Sultanate's upcoming flagship business centre. Madinat Al Irfan will generate significant inbound revenues and, through Public Private Partnerships, will increase capital retention within the local economy. The project is estimated to contribute OMR 450-500 million annually to the Sultanate's GDP upon completion. Omran is also the master developer of Mina Sultan Qaboos Waterfront that is set to be one of the top waterfront destinations in the region to be delivered in time for upcoming global events in the region such as Expo 2020 and the FIFA 2022 World Cup. The project will redefine the experience of Muscat and provide investors with a significant opportunity to participate in a unique and unparalleled marketplace offering.
For press inquiries and images, please contact:
Nadir Al Rawahi
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
Telephone: +968 2413 0770
Email: nalrawahi@omanconvention.com
Shaza Taher
TRACCS Public Relations
Telephone: +968 24 649-099
Fax: +968 24 649-088
Email: shaza.taher@traccs.net
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