Interiors & Buildex 2008 opens in Muscat

Interiors & Buildex 2008 is an international exhibition that features over 100 local and international companies offering a wide range of products for the sultanate's vibrant building and construction industry.

The formal inauguration ceremony was attended by ministry officials, ambassadors and other diplomatic officials, the top management of participating companies, and a large number of industry professionals.

The distinguished guests joined the minister as he visited all the stalls, which showcase all the requirements of the building and construction industry - ranging from air conditioning systems, paint products, interior furnishings and heavy equipment to ceramics and tiles, marble products, pipes and fittings, and many other products.

"Interiors & Buildex supports the continued growth of the building and construction industry in Oman by presenting under one roof the products now available in the local market as well as by bringing in new products that can serve their growing requirements," said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition management company in the sultanate.

The three-day exhibition will run only until March 19. The timings for Interiors & Buildex 2008 are from10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Since it is a trade exhibition, it is open only to all visitors over the age of 16.

One major highlight of Interiors & Buildex 2008 is the Turkish national pavilion, which consists of over 20 companies that are introducing their products for the first time in Oman. Among these products are space frame steel structures, security doors, welding equipment, pipes and fittings, construction tools, office furniture, rock breakers, and paint products. The strong participation of Turkish companies was facilitated by Meridyen International Fair Organization.

In addition to Turkey, other countries that are represented in the international exhibition are Belgium, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The strong presence of foreign companies in Interiors & Buildex 2008 is a clear indication of the growing interest in Oman as a major market for all types of building materials, interior furnishings and other construction supplies.

Major companies in Oman that directly serve the requirements of the building and construction industry are also participating in Interiors & Buildex 2008 to present the products and services they offer. Among these are Abou Nabil LLC, Al Ajmi Marble, Al Hashar & Company, Al Maha Ceramics, Al Turki Enterprises, Al Wafaq Enterprises, Bashair A'Noor United, Business & Trade LLC, Dosteen Trading & Engineering Services, Gulf Stone Company, International Kitchens, Jotun Paints, Majid Water Cooler & Air Conditioning Co., Malatan Trading & Contracting, Mohammad Riaz & Partner, Muscat Electronics, National Aluminium Products Co., North Ocean Enterprises, Oman Marketing & Services Co., Oman Ceramics Co., Oman Modern Electronics, Sadolin Pants, Shanfari & Partners, V-Kool Oman, and Windows 2000.

The other local exhibitors include Al-Jisr Trading & Contracting, Al Hilal Fibre & Acrylic Industry, Al Roofoof Trading, Areen Enterprises, Bhatia Brothers & Partners, Construction Materials Industries & Contracting, Decorstone International, General Development Services, Hamood Al Rashidi & Bros Trading Co., Hassan Abdullah & Partners, House of Art, International Mechanical Services, and Kirby Building Systems.

Also participating in the event are Loay International, Majan Petroleum Services, Mazaya-Solargard, Muscat Tiger, Mustafa Sultan Electronics, National Heaters Industries Co., Nizwa Security Steel Doors, Omani Marble Company, Resources (Advanced Piping Systems), Soor A'Seeb Enterprises, Speed House Building Construction, Style Trading, Techno Plastic Industry, and United Plastic Manufacturing Co.

Interiors & Buildex 2008 is supported by many leading companies including Windows 2000 and the Al Hashar Group of Companies as the platinum sponsors. The gold sponsors of the event are Jotun Paints, Sadolin Paints, and Majid Water Cooler and Air Conditioning Co. LLC, while IQue is the silver sponsor.

The international exhibition is also officially endorsed by UK Trade and Investment, the Oman Society of Engineers, and the Caledonian College of Engineering. The media partners of the event are Middle East Tenders, the BNC Network, the OER Construction Dossier, Times of Oman, Al Shabiba, and H! Magazine.