The 9th Muscat International Fair organized by OITE opens

Held under the patronage of The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE), the event showcases 5 unique concepts for the first time - the Omani Products Show, the India Show, Office Tech, the Franchise Expo and the Home & Lifestyle Show.

Being held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, the fair will be on till 16th of February 2008, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm on all days and on Fridays from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Combining exciting trade prospects with unique business and networking opportunities, the Muscat International Fair will highlight the potential of the Omani market. Divided into 5 pavilions the show will present the latest in the world of office technology and services; Indian export products and services; fashionable home & lifestyle products and services; franchise opportunities featuring regional and international franchisors from all sectors, and most importantly, will promote products manufactured and services rendered in the Sultanate.

"Over the years, Oman has transformed itself into a business hub and the Country's tremendous rate of economic growth has created an ideal market for business development. This said, MIF is an ideal platform to showcase franchising concepts, office technology, products and services, lifestyle products and also products for the home. Two unique concepts - Omani Products Show will highlight Oman based products and services while the India Show will showcase Indian export products and services. MIF will serve as a platform to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs, businessmen and is a golden opportunity for local entrepreneurs to promote, expand and network in a profitable market besides being able to feel the pulse of emerging business trends", says Mr. Najib Al Marhoon, Head - MARCOM, OITE.

The event will attract high net worth individuals and corporate investors, entrepreneurs, business analysts and consultants, government representatives and diplomats, office product distributors, and interior design firms, wholesalers, dealers, importers, exporters, volume buyers, potential customers and many more.