International exhibitors to showcase products at Eid Festival 2007

Muscat, Oman, 9 October 2007 – Visitors to the Eid Festival will get a unique opportunity to shop for products from all over the world with the participation of a large number of international exhibitors at the consumer fair, which will be held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.

Omanexpo, the organisers of the event, has announced that exhibitors from over 20 countries will occupy most of the more than 300 stalls at Eid Festival 2007. The international exhibitors will come all the way from countries like China, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Syria, the UAE, Palestine, Iraq, Morocco, Yemen and African countries such as Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

“The strong international participation will ensure that this year’s Eid Festival will display an exciting range of products from many parts of the world, making the event truly worth visiting during the Eid holidays,” said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition management company in the sultanate.

Paul pointed out that that the Eid Festival will open right on the first day of Eid Al Fitr, which may fall either on October 12 or October 13. Except on the first day and on Fridays, when the exhibition will be closed in the morning, the regular exhibition timings are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and then from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. All visitors to the exhibition will get a chance to win a TV set daily, he added.

In addition to international exhibitors, a large number of leading companies in Oman have also confirmed their participation in the event. Among these are W.J. Towell & Co. LLC., National Tea Co. LLC, Al Reef LLC, Al Nijris, Qantab Dunes, and Al Diwaniya Perfumes. According to Ashit I. Barnes, sales manager of Omanexpo, most of these companies are regular participants of the Eid Festival because the event annually allows them to effectively draw the attention of consumers to their brands.

Now in its 22nd year, the Eid Festival is not only the longest-running annual consumer fair in Oman but also the biggest in terms of exhibitor participation, number of stalls, and the range of products on display. Specifically, among the products that visitors will see in the exhibition are garments and textiles, home décor and furnishings, toys and baby products, fashion accessories, beauty products, shoes and bags as well as carpets, curtains, food products, furniture, and various types of handicrafts.

Eid Festival 2007 is sponsored by Ariston, an international brand which is distributed in the sultanate by Saeed Bin Nasser Al Hashar. It is also supported by Oman Tribune and Al Watan as media partners. For more information, contact Omanexpo LLC at 24790333 or visit www.omanexpo.com/eid

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Ariston sponsors Eid Festival 2007

Muscat, Oman, 7 October 2007 – Ariston, an international brand that is represented in the Sultanate by Saeed Bin Nasser Al Hashar, is the sponsor of the upcoming Eid Festival, which will be held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre starting on the first day of Eid Al Fitr.

“We are glad to serve as the sponsor of the Eid Festival because we are sure to get maximum brand exposure with the popularity of the exhibition as the biggest and much-awaited consumer fair in Oman,” said Syed Salman, Head - Marketing & Business Development of Saeed Bin Nasser Al Hashar, which is a member of the Al Hashar Group of Companies.

With the durability and reliability of Ariston products as well as their modern design, Salman stressed that it is preferred by a growing number of households in the Sultanate. He added that they are also getting very good response for their other brands, which include Sharp, Rinnai, TCL, and Voltas.
Tarek El Habbal, Group Marketing Manager of the Al Hashar Group of Companies, pointed out that Ariston is just one of the major brands which are represented by the Al Hashar Group in the Sultanate. The Ariston brand is known worldwide for its range of high-quality cookers, built-in appliances, washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and other home appliances.

“The Eid Festival, which we have organised annually for 22 years now, is visited by thousands of people daily, thus offering an excellent opportunity to effectively raise awareness for popular brands like Ariston,” said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition management company in the sultanate.

Paul revealed that this year’s Eid Festival will be a virtual shopper’s paradise as it will showcase a wide range of products from all over the world. Apart from the strong participation of local companies, the Eid Festival will also feature a large number of international exhibitors from countries like China, Singapore, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. There will also be exhibitors from Palestine, Iraq, Morocco, and African countries such as Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

The nine-day event will start this week right on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Except on the first day and on Fridays, when the exhibition will be closed in the morning, the regular exhibition timings are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and then from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Certain days have also been set aside for ladies and families only. All visitors to the exhibition will get a chance to win a TV set daily, courtesy of Saeed Bin Nasser Al Hashar.

The Eid Festival is also supported by Oman Tribune and Al Shabiba as media partners. For more information, contact Omanexpo LLC at +968-24790333 or e-mail omanexpo@omantel.net.om. For stall reservations at the Eid Festival, contact Ashit Barnes, Sales Manager, at +968-99341687 or e-mail ashit@omanexpo.com. More details about the event are available online at www.omanexpo.com.eid.

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Local companies signing up for next month’s Eid Festival

Muscat, Oman, 23 September 2007 – A growing number of leading companies in Oman have confirmed their participation at the much-awaited Eid Festival, which is scheduled next month at the Oman International Exhibition Centre starting on the first day of Eid Al Fitr.

Among the companies that will showcase their products at Eid Festival 2007 are W.J. Towell & Co. LLC, National Tea Co. LLC, Al Reef LLC, Al Nijris, Qantab Dunes and Al Diwaniya Perfumes. Many other local companies have also expressed their intention to participate and they are expected to sign up soon as the event draws near.

“Over the years, more and more companies are discovering the value of the Eid Festival as an excellent platform for promoting their products and strengthening the position of their brands in the market,” said C. J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser of trade and consumer exhibitions in the sultanate.

Paul pointed out that this will be the 22nd year in a row that the Eid Festival is held in the sultanate. The international consumer fair, which runs for a total of nine days, has consistently distinguished itself as the biggest shopping festival in Oman by showcasing a wide range of products from all over the world.

This year, visitors to the exhibition will have a great time checking out various types of food products, garments and textiles, home décor and furnishings, toys and baby products as well as fashion accessories. Eid Festival 2007 will also showcase a wide selection of beauty products, shoes and bags, carpets, curtains, furniture, handicrafts and hundreds of other products.

“With thousands of visitors including whole families coming to the Eid Festival every day, the event gives companies an opportunity to present their products directly to their target customers,” Paul stressed. “The fact that it coincides with Eid celebrations is also a major advantage to exhibitors because people are generally in the mood to shop during holidays.”

Paul revealed that in addition to companies from Oman, Eid Festival 2007 will also feature a large number of exhibitors from other countries including Syria, Thailand, Egypt, India, Pakistan, China, Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The international exhibitors are expected to bring in many new products that will surely attract the interest of shoppers.

For more information, contact Omanexpo LLC at +968-24790333 or e-mail omanexpo@omantel.net.om. For stall reservations at the Eid Festival, contact Ashit Barnes, Sales Manager, at +968-99341687 or e-mail ashit@omanexpo.com.

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