Autumn Trade Fair - A launch pad for products

Almost a replica of Aladdin's cave of treasures awaits visitors from readymade garments, fabulous handbags to intriguing jewellery, ornaments, watches and wallets, numerous stalls with footwear, cosmetics, perfumes, skin and hair care products, toys and games for children, innovative, high-quality products for the home from tabletops, bed linen, comforters to crockery, decorative china, cutlery and also sports equipment and health foods for those interested in keeping fit.

The fair has become a platform for international exhibitors to showcase products and build brand awareness in Oman and the Gulf region. Said Mr. Mohammed Yousuf, a Jordanian Exhibitor, exhibiting culinary and medicinal herbs, "The Autumn Trade Fair presents a unique opportunity to tap into new markets and create a customer base in Oman and the region. We're very pleased with both the quantity and quality of visitor traffic at the show. Almost 80% of the visitors at my stall have bought my products."

Some of the unique products at the show include handmade clothes from Syria, furnishings and linen from China, elegantly crafted Rajasthani jewellery, Yemeni honey sought for its medicinal value, exquisite handcrafted flowers from Thailand and traditional Chinese dresses to name a few.

"We intentionally work to attract exhibitors from outside Oman to give buyers a wider range of products and services. The vibrancy of Autumn Trade Fair has increased exponentially with international exhibitors bringing fresh and new resources to market", said stated Mr. Sadiq Ahmed Khan, Director - Sales & Marketing of OITE.

Organised by Oman International Trade & Exhibitions at the Oman International exhibition Centre the Autumn Trade Fair is on till 29 September 2007 with special timings echoing the Ramadhan festivities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to 12 midnight on all days, expect for Fridays. The exhibition will be closed in the morning and begin from 7.30 p.m. and till 1 a.m on Fridays.