Wide range of products and services await visitors at MedHealth and Women Expo

Organised by Omanexpo LLC, the two major exhibitions were formally inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Obaid Al Saidi, Undersecretary for Health Affairs at the Ministry of Health (MOH).

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the chief guest proceeded in visiting all the stalls together with ministry officials, diplomats, the top management of participating companies, medical professionals, and other distinguished guests.

Both Women Expo 2009 and MedHealth & Wellness 2009 are scheduled until Wednesday, October 21st, and the exhibitions are open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and then from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Since both are trade events, only visitors over the age of 16 will be allowed entry to the two exhibitions.

"With the participation of many local and international companies, MedHealth & Wellness 2009 provides all visitors with a full range of products and services for safeguarding their health, while Women Expo 2009 is something that all women should visit because it directly caters to their needs and interests,"

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

Diab pointed that the two exhibitions, which are held alongside each other, have a combined total of 133 local and international exhibiting companies. In addition to the strong presence of leading companies in Oman, Women Expo and MedHealth & Wellness 2009 feature exhibitors from over 20 countries, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the UAE, UK, and the USA.

Supported by the Ministry of Health, MedHealth & Wellness 2009 is participated in by a large number of international hospitals offering medical tourism packages to patients, medical equipment suppliers, pharmaceutical firms, hospital infrastructure planners, medical services providers, and other companies dealing in alternative therapies, hospital supplies, and other health products and services.

Among the major companies taking part in MedHealth & Wellness 2009 are Muscat Pharmacy & Stores, the American Hospital Dubai, KIMS Oman Hospital, Apollo Medical Center -Muscat, Klinikum Stuttgart, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, the Public Healthcare Group -Singapore, the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia, and Delta Automotive Industries of Saudi Arabia. Other exhibitors include Sun Medical Equipment, Dal Al Fouad Hospital of Egypt, Euro Arabian Specialist Dental Center, Al Raffah Hospital, Piyavar Company from Iran, Steps National Company, and Prince Court Medical Center of Thailand.

Women Expo 2009, on the other hand, is the only exclusive event for women in Oman, and it focuses on all types of women's products and services. First launched in 2005, the international exhibition showcases not only jewellery, cosmetics and other beauty products but also career choices and educational programs for women, fitness equipment, textiles and garments, as well as a wide selection of mother and child care products.

Among the major exhibitors in this year's edition of Women Expo are Muscat Pharmacy & Stores, Nutricia Middle East with its Milupa and Bebelac brands, Latafa LLC, renna mobile, Mazoon College, GUtech - German University of Technology in Oman, the Art of Beauty Institute, and Specialized Beauty Est. from the UAE. In addition, there is also a Pakistan Pavilion consisting of 11 companies which are all members of the Central and North Punjab Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNPWCCI).

"Women Expo 2009 and MedHealth & Wellness 2009 provide all visitors with an excellent opportunity to check out a wide range of medical equipment and services as well as all types of women's products and services - all under one roof," said Melwin D'Cunha, project manager of Omanexpo LLC. "We invite everyone to visit these two shows, both of which can make a difference in their lives."

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.

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.

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.