Omanexpo signs Agility as official logistics partner

Under the agreement, Agility Fairs & Events will handle all the logistical requirements of local and international exhibitors who will be taking part in Omanexpo's upcoming trade exhibitions, namely Motor Show 2010, The BIG Show 2011, MedHealth & Wellness 2011, Food & Hotel Oman 2011, The BIG Show 2012, and OGWA 2012.

"Agility has a dominant presence in the niche Fairs & Events industry with a proven track record as specialists in providing end to end logistics solutions to exhibitors and organisers. With a truly global network and our experience in this niche segment we bring value and expertise in serving the logistic requirements of all exhibitors, thus facilitating their smooth participation at Omanexpo's high-profile trade exhibitions" said Vivek Nambiar, CEO of Agility Oman.

Omanexpo is the leading exhibition management company in the GCC and is distinguished for having the highest number of "UFI-Approved Events" in the sultanate. Established in 1986 and part of the SABCO Group, it is a full-fledged member of UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). Omanexpo has over 25 years of experience in organising major trade shows and conferences that cater to the requirements of the region's most important industries, including oil & gas, building and construction, automotive, food and hospitality as well as the health and medical sector.

"We are very pleased to have Agility as the official logistics partner of our trade exhibitions and are confident that they will effectively serve the logistics needs of our exhibitors. Our partnership with companies like Agility is part of our continued efforts to provide the highest level of service and value to our growing number of exhibitors from all over the world," said Nasser Diab, general manager of Omanexpo.

Agility is a publicly traded company on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and Dubai Financial Market. The company has close to $6bn in annual revenue and 32,000 employees in over 550 offices and 120 countries. It is a leading global logistics provider that takes on challenging projects in some of the world's most demanding environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint, and customized capabilities in developed and emerging economies alike.

George Jacob, Regional Manager, Agility Fairs & Events Middle East added, "It's a real honour to be the official logistics partner of Omanexpo. Agility Fairs & Events offers a convenient 'single point of contact' service to our customers, tailored to their specific logistics needs and is essential to the success of any trade fair, sports, visual & fine arts or performing event. We understand our customers' needs and aim to deliver extraordinary care, precision timing and close attention to every detail."