MedHealth and Wellness and Women Expo 2009 to open today

The formal inauguration ceremony, which will start at 10:00 AM, will be attended by ministry officials, members of the diplomatic corps, the top management of participating companies, healthcare professionals, and other distinguished guests.

To be held until Wednesday, the 21st of October, both MedHealth & Wellness 2009 and Women Expo 2009 are expected to attract large crowds of visitors as the two events will showcase a wide range of products and services with the strong participation of local and international companies. Both exhibitions are open only to visitors over the age of 16, and the exhibition timings are set from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and then from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

"We are pleased to invite all professionals in Oman's health and medical sector to visit MedHealth & Wellness 2009, while all women in Oman should visit Women Expo 2009 to check out the wide range of products and services on display,"

said Nasser Diab, General Manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser of professional trade shows in the sultanate.

Diab pointed out that MedHealth & Wellness 2009 is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and it will feature more than 70 companies from over 15 countries worldwide. Among the countries represented in the exhibition are Bangladesh, Egypt, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the UAE, UK, and the USA. The strong local and international participation gives the event the distinction of being one of the biggest healthcare exhibitions in the whole Middle East region.

Women Expo 2009, for its part, is the only exclusive exhibition for women in Oman, and it will feature over 50 companies from more than 10 countries worldwide. In addition to the presence of leading companies in Oman, the international exhibition will also have exhibitors from Italy, France, Lebanon, the UK, Japan, India, and UAE. The biggest delegation of 11 companies will come from Pakistan and is made up of members of the Central and North Punjab Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNPWCCI).

Now on its fourth edition, Women Expo 2009 will showcase a wide selection of women's products and services, while MedHealth & Wellness 2009 will display everything related to health care. Among these are medical equipment, health products, medical services, supplies for clinics and hospitals, and alternative therapies. A large number of international hospitals have also confirmed their participation to present medical tourism packages to potential clients.

"Both MedHealth & Wellness 2009 and Women Expo 2009 have much to offer to all visitors. The two exhibitions are bound to impress everyone with the wide range of products and services on offer as well as with the right mix of local and international participants," said Melwin D'Cunha, project manager of Omanexpo LLC.

MedHealth & Wellness Sponsors

In addition to the support of the Ministry of Health, MedHealth & Wellness 2009 is also officially endorsed by the Oman Medical Association, the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Association of Private Hospitals in Malaysia (APHM), the Indian Medical Travel Association (IMTA), and the International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA).

The platinum sponsors of the event are the American Hospital Dubai, and the Malaysian-based Prince Court Medical Centre and the Pantai Group of Hospitals. It is also supported by Global Star Medical Accessories LLC, Muscat Eye Laser Center and Static Systems Group plc as the gold sponsors. The other sponsors of the event are Apollo Medical Centre - Muscat, KIMS Oman Hospital, Muscat Pharmacy & Stores, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, while Zahara Tours is the official travel partner.

MedHealth & Wellness 2009 also has the backing of various media companies and online medical portals. It is supported by the OER Dossier as the official magazine, and the media partners of the event are Al Watan, Oman Tribune Arab Medicare.Com, Doctor-Dubai.Com, Dubai Health News, Global Ayurveda, MalaysiaHealthcare.Com, MEDInet India, PlacidWay, and YourSurgeryAbroad.com.

Women Expo 2009 Sponsors

Women Expo 2009 is officially supported by the National Association for Cancer Awareness (NACA) and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of Singapore. It is also sponsored by Kaya Skin Clinic, Muscat Pharmacy & Stores LLC, Nestle Oman Trading LLC, renna mobile, and VLCC International. The media partners of the event are Al Mar'a Magazine and Usrat Al Youm Magazine, while Becker Travel is the official travel partner.

The organiser, Omanexpo LLC, is the pioneer in the events industry in Oman, with over 20 years of experience in organising trade shows for a wide range of industries. Established in 1986, Omanexpo LLC is a full-fledged member of the Texas-based International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and the Paris-based UFI-The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.