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Chefs’ Competition winners announced
Muscat, Oman, 2 November 2009
– Nine chefs from major hotel properties in the
sultanate were recently named as winners of the
first-ever professional Chefs’ Competition, which was
held on October 26-28 as part of the Food & Hotel Oman
2009 exhibition.
Organised by Omanexpo LLC in partnership with the Oman
Chefs Guild, the Chefs’ Competition attracted the
participation of 62 chefs competing in three categories:
Three-Tier Wedding Cake, Five-Course Gourmet Dinner, and
Live Fruit and Vegetable Carving. The competition was
mainly sponsored by Salman Hotel and Restaurant
Equipment LLC, with the Oman Tourism College and Barakat
Quality Plus as co-sponsors.
“The Chefs’ Competition added great value to Food &
Hotel Oman 2009 and, on behalf of the organisers, I
would like to congratulate all winners who stood out
with their exceptional skills and creativity,” said
Nasser Diab, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the
leading organiser of trade shows in the sultanate.
For the “Three-Tier Wedding Cake” category, first place
went to Welliwitiya Kongahge Lahiru Abishek De Silva of
the Crowne Plaza Hotel, while Nishanta Upul Kumara of Al
Nahda Resort & Spa grabbed second place, and Shalitha
Ptiyantha Samarawickrama of the Crowne Plaza Hotel took
third place.
The first prize winner in the “Five-Course Gourmet
Dinner” category was Sebastian Arnold of Shangri-La’s
Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, while Jamal Al Balushi and
Anuraj Nair, both of whom represented Al Bustan Palace
Hotel, bagged the second and third prizes, respectively.
In the “Live Fruit & Vegetable Carving” category,
Abeywickrama of Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
took home the top prize, while the second and third
positions respectively went to Puthiya Veetil Damodaran
of the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Dilip Dey of Oman Hotels &
Tourism (Al Falaj Hotel).
“We are highly encouraged by the active participation of
many chefs as well as the strong interest of the public
in the competition,” said O.S. Thomas, honorary
secretary of the Oman Chefs Guild. “We now plan to make
the competition even bigger and more exciting next
time.”
All the winners of the Chefs’ Competition received
trophies, certificates of merit, and gift certificates
courtesy of the Salman Hotel and Restaurant Equipment
LLC. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges made
up of Chef Marcus Gregs, Chef Babu Khan, and Chef
Shankar Kotian, all of whom are vice presidents of the
Emirates Culinary Guild. In addition to the top three
winners in each category, the judges also gave gold
awards, silver awards, bronze awards and merit awards to
all deserving participants, based on the total points
they received.
The hotels represented in the competition were Al Bustan
Palace Hotel, Al Nahda Resort & Spa, Al Qurum Resort,
Crowne Plaza Muscat, Golden Tulip Hotel, Grand Hyatt
Muscat, Holiday Inn Muscat, InterContinental Muscat,
Oman Hotels and Tourism Company, Park Inn Muscat, Ramada
Hotel, Qurum Beach Resort, Ramee Guestline Hotel,
Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Sheraton Oman,
Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay, and The Chedi Muscat.
Other participants came from Modern Oman Bakery, Bin
Mirza International (Bread Talk), Oman Tourism College,
and the National Hospitality Institute.
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. For more information, please contact Omanexpo
LLC at tel. no. +968-24660124, fax no. +968-24660125, or
e-mail
omanexpo@omantel.net.om.
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Food & Hotel Oman 2009 highlights growth of
food and hospitality sector
Muscat, Oman, 26 October 2009
– Food & Hotel Oman 2009 was formally inaugurated today
at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, with over
90 local and international exhibitors showcasing a wide
range of products and equipment for the sultanate’s
vibrant food and hospitality sector.
His Excellency Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Maimani,
Undersecretary for Administrative, Financial and Estates
Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, presided
over the inauguration ceremony in the presence of other
ministry officials, members of the diplomatic corps, the
top management of participating companies, and other
distinguished guests.
Organised by Omanexpo LLC, Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will
run until October 28 and it is open to trade visitors
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm and then from 4:30 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. On display in the international exhibition are
various types of food products, the latest kitchen
appliances and catering equipment, hotel supplies, food
processing equipment, packaging products, hospitality
technologies, as well as agricultural products and
equipment.
“The strong interest among industry professionals in
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 clearly reflects the continued
development of the food and hospitality industries in
the sultanate as more new hotels are built and as food
demand continues to grow annually,” said Nasser Diab,
general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition
management company in the sultanate.
Diab pointed out that Food & Hotel Oman 2009 features a
total of 28 local exhibitors with their foreign
principals whose globally known brands are widely used
by chefs and catering professionals worldwide. In
addition, the three-day exhibition also showcases a wide
range of food products, including tea from Sri Lanka,
frozen meat products from Jordan, canned goods from the
UAE, spices from India, coffee from Africa, rice from
Thailand, sauces and baked goods from Italy, and honey
products from Croatia.
Apart from kitchen and catering equipment, Food & Hotel
Oman 2009 also offers a wide selection of products which
are required in the day-to-day operations of the growing
number of world-class hotels in Oman. Among these are
laundry and dishwashing equipment, bed linens,
housekeeping supplies including cleaning equipment,
hotel furniture, all types of food service equipment,
and audiovisual supplies and rentals for hotel events.
In addition to the exhibition of products and equipment,
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 also features a Chefs’
Competition, which is being held in partnership with the
Oman Chefs Guild and is participated in by more than 60
chefs from all major hotel properties in the Sultanate.
The participating chefs displayed their creativity and
skill in making a three-tier wedding cake on the first
day of the competition. They will next try to outdo one
another in preparing a five-course gourmet dinner on
October 27 and then compete in creating fruit and
vegetable carvings on October 28.
The hotels represented in the competition are Al Bustan
Palace Hotel, Al Nahda Resort & Spa, Al Qurum Resort,
Crowne Plaza Muscat, Golden Tulip Hotel, Grand Hyatt
Muscat, Holiday Inn Muscat, InterContinental Muscat,
Oman Hotels and Tourism Company, Park Inn Muscat, Ramada
Hotel, Qurum Beach Resort, Ramee Guestline Hotel,
Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Sheraton Oman,
Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay, and The Chedi Muscat.
Other participants come from Modern Oman Bakery, Bin
Mirza International (Bread Talk), Oman Tourism College,
and the National Hospitality Institute.
“With the Chefs’ Competition at Food & Hotel Oman 2009,
industry professionals have an opportunity not only to
learn about the latest products and equipment in the
market but also see for themselves the exceptional
skills and creativity of chefs in Oman,” said Abdullah
Beg, project manager of Omanexpo LLC.
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is officially supported by the
Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) as well as by
AKAH Najwani & Partners LLC as the major sponsor, Salman
Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC as the platinum
sponsor, and ELCO National Trading Co. LLC as the silver
sponsor. The OER Dossier is the official publication of
the exhibition, while the media partners are Al Watan
and the Oman Tribune, Al Shabiba and the Times of Oman
as well as Hospitality News Middle East and Food &
Beverage News.
The Chefs’ Competition is mainly supported by Salman
Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC, while Barakat
Quality Plus and the Oman Tourism College are the
co-sponsors.
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.
For more information on Food & Hotel Oman 2009, please
contact Omanexpo LLC at tel. no. +968-24660124, fax no.
+968-24660125, or e-mail
omanexpo@omantel.net.om. More details about the
event are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman.
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Food & Hotel Oman 2009 opens today
Muscat, Oman, 25 October 2009
– His Excellency Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Maimani,
Undersecretary for Administrative, Financial and Estates
Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, will be
the Chief Guest at the official inauguration today –
October 26 – of Food & Hotel Oman 2009 at the Oman
International Exhibition Centre.
Organised by Omanexpo LLC, Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is
scheduled until October 28 and will showcase a wide
range of food products, branded kitchen and catering
equipment, hotel supplies and hospitality technology,
food processing equipment, and other related products.
The three-day international exhibition will be open to
trade visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm and then from
4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
“As the biggest event for the sultanate’s vibrant food
and hospitality industries, Food & Hotel Oman 2009
directly caters to the requirements of the growing
number of hotels, restaurants, groceries and
hypermarkets in the country,” said Nasser Diab, general
manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser of
professional trade shows in the sultanate.
Diab revealed that Food & Hotel Oman 2009 has attracted
the participation of over 90 companies from more than 15
countries worldwide. The list of exhibitors is
spearheaded by leading local companies, including AKAH
Najwani & Partners, Al Bariq Equipment, Al Halabi
Kitchen Equipment, ELCO National Tarding Co., GENETCO,
Naranjee Hirjee & Co., Salman Hotel & Restaurant
Equipment, Shah Nagardas Manji & Co., and Sharikah
Fanniyah Omaniyah (Muscat).
The foreign countries represented in the international
exhibition include Egypt, Germany, Lebanon, Jordan,
Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the UAE and the US. A
delegation of Indian companies will also be
participating with the support of the Associated
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
In addition, Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will feature an
Italian pavilion through the efforts of PROMEC - Special
Agency of the Modena Chamber of Commerce.
“The strong local and international participation in the
exhibition ensures that a wide variety of new products
and equipment will be on display at the exhibition,
making the event truly relevant to all professionals in
the sultanate’s food and hospitality industries,” said
Abdullah Beg, project manager of Food & Hotel Oman 2009.
He pointed out that visitors will surely be amazed by
the latest kitchen and catering equipment from
international brands, which are highly popular to chefs
worldwide. He stressed that the exhibition will also
give industry professionals the opportunity to check out
many other products ranging from cutlery and crockery,
dishwashing equipment and housekeeping supplies to
refrigeration systems, tableware and accessories, and
kitchen appliances.
In addition to the display of products and equipment, a
major highlight of Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will be the
first-ever Chefs’ Competition, which will be held on all
days of the event in partnership with the Oman Chefs
Guild. A total of 68 participants representing all major
hotel properties in Oman will be competing in the
following categories: (a) Three-Tier Wedding Cake on
October 26, (b) Five-Course Gourmet Dinner on October
27, and (c) Live Fruit and Vegetable Carving” on October
29.
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is officially supported by the
Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) as well as by
AKAH Najwani & Partners LLC as the major sponsor, Salman
Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC as the platinum
sponsor, and ELCO National Trading Co. LLC as the silver
sponsor. The OER Dossier is the official publication of
the exhibition, while the media partners are Al Watan
and the Oman Tribune, Al Shabiba and the Times of Oman
as well as Hospitality News Middle East and Food &
Beverage News.
The Chefs’ Competition, on the other hand, is mainly
supported by Salman Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC,
while Barakat Quality Plus and the Oman Tourism College
are the co-sponsors.
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.
For more information on Food & Hotel Oman 2009, please
contact Omanexpo LLC at tel. no. +968-24660124, fax no.
+968-24660125, or e-mail
omanexpo@omantel.net.om. More details about the
event are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman.
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Major hotels represented in Chefs’
Competition
Muscat, Oman, 23 October 2009
– A total of 68 chefs from all major hotel properties in
Oman will be taking part in the first-ever Chefs’
Competition at Food & Hotel Oman 2009, which will be
inaugurated on Monday at the Oman International
Exhibition Centre in Seeb.
Organised by Omanexpo LLC in partnership with the Oman
Chefs Guild, the Chefs’ Competition is divided into
three categories: Three-Tier Wedding Cake on October 26,
Five-Course Gourmet Dinner on October 27, and Live Fruit
and Vegetable Carving on October 28. All the entries
will be put on display during the exhibition, which will
be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then from 4:30
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
“The participation of chefs from world-class hotels in
Oman will add greatly to the excitement at the Chefs’
Competition, making it even more worthwhile for all
industry professionals to visit Food & Hotel Oman 2009,”
said O.S. Thomas, honorary secretary of the Oman Chefs
Guild and food services manager of Al Seer.
Thomas pointed out that the hotel properties that will
be represented in the Chefs’ Competition include Al
Bustan Palace Hotel, Al Nahda Resort & Spa, Al Qurum
Resort, Crowne Plaza Muscat, Golden Tulip Hotel, Grand
Hyatt Muscat, Holiday Inn Muscat, InterContinental
Muscat, Oman Hotels and Tourism Company, Park Inn
Muscat, Ramada Hotel, Qurum Beach Resort, Ramee
Guestline Hotel, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort &
Spa, Sheraton Oman, and The Chedi Muscat. There will
also be participants from Modern Oman Bakery, Bin Mirza
International (Bread Talk), Oman Tourism College, and
the National Hospitality Institute.
Sponsored by Salman Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC,
the Chefs’ Competition will award gift certificates to
the top three winners in each category and all chefs
joining the competition will also receive individual
participation certificates. The awarding ceremonies will
be held at 7:30 p.m. on October 28 at the Oman Tourism
College.
“With the Chefs’ Competition at Food & Hotel Oman 2009,
the three-day international exhibition will truly be
something that would serve the interests of all
professionals in the sultanate’s vibrant food and
hospitality industries,” said Nasser Diab, general
manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser of
professional trade shows in the sultanate.
Diab revealed that over 90 local and international
exhibitors will be showcasing a wide range of products
and equipment at Food & Hotel Oman 2009. To be
inaugurated by His Excellency Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al
Maimani, Undersecretary for Administrative, Financial
and Estates Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce &
Industry, Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will feature various
types of food products, kitchen and catering equipment,
hotel supplies and equipment, food packaging systems,
hotel décor and style, and many other products.
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is officially supported by the
Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) as well as by
AKAH Najwani & Partners LLC as the major sponsor, Salman
Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC as the platinum
sponsor, and ELCO National Trading Co. LLC as the silver
sponsor. The OER Dossier is the official publication of
the exhibition, while the media partners are Al Watan
and the Oman Tribune, Al Shabiba and the Times of Oman
as well as Hospitality News Middle East and Food &
Beverage News.
The Chefs’ Competition, on the other hand, is mainly
supported by Salman Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC,
while Barakat Quality Plus and the Oman Tourism College
are the co-sponsors.
For more information on Food & Hotel Oman 2009, please
contact Omanexpo LLC at tel. no. +968-24660124, fax no.
+968-24660125, or e-mail
omanexpo@omantel.net.om. More details about the
event are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman.
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Omanexpo to organise three major
exhibitions this month
Muscat, Oman, 15 October 2009
– Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser of professional
trade shows in the sultanate, has lined up three major
international exhibitions this month to cater to the
growing requirements of Oman’s vibrant health and
medical sector, the food and hospitality industries, as
well as companies dealing in women’s products and
services.
The three major trade events are MedHealth & Wellness
2009, Women Expo 2009, and Food & Hotel Oman 2009. Both
MedHealth & Wellness and Women Expo 2009 will be held on
October 19-21 at the Oman International Exhibition
Centre in Seeb, while Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is
scheduled on October 26-28 at the same venue.
“All of these exhibitions will feature many local and
international companies and will showcase a wide range
of products and services, many of which are being
introduced for the first time in Oman,” said Nasser Diab,
general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the pioneer exhibition
management company in the sultanate.
Diab explained that MedHealth & Wellness 2009 will
showcase everything related to medical equipment, health
products and healthcare services, including medical
tourism, pharmaceutical products, alternative therapies,
hospital services and laboratory supplies. He revealed
that more than 65 companies from over 15 countries have
already confirmed their participation in the exhibition,
making it one of the biggest medical events in the whole
Middle East region.
Women Expo 2009, on the other hand, will put the
spotlight on women’s products and services, thus giving
particular attention to the distinctive needs and
interests of women. Now on its fourth edition, this
exclusive event for women will be participated in by
many local and international companies that directly
deal in various types of women’s products and services.
Among those to be exhibited are cosmetics and other
beauty products, career choices for women, mother and
child care products, as well as health services for
women.
Women Expo 2009 and MedHealth & Wellness 2009 will be
followed by Food & Hotel Oman 2009, which will display a
wide range of food products, the latest kitchen and
catering equipment, hotel supplies and other related
products. In partnership with the Oman Chefs Guild, the
three-day international exhibition will also feature the
first-ever “Chefs Competition,” which will showcase the
exceptional skills and creativity of chefs who are
currently based in the sultanate.
“Our calendar of events for this month has been designed
to cover various types of industries and to appeal to
different consumer segments, making this October a truly
exciting month for everyone interested in exhibitions,”
Diab stressed.
In addition to the strong presence of local and
international exhibitors, all Omanexpo exhibitions for
this month have also attracted the sponsorship of major
companies, leading organisations and media companies.
Since they are all trade events, MedHealth & Wellness
2009, Women Expo 2009 and Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will be
open only to visitors over the age of 16. The exhibition
timings will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and then from
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Established in 1986, 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. 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. For more
information, visit
www.omanexpo.com .
For more information, please contact Omanexpo LLC at
tel. no. +968-24660124, fax no. +968-24660125, or e-mail
omanexpo@omantel.net.om. More details about these events
are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com.
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Naranjee Hirjee to participate in Food &
Hotel Oman 2009
Muscat, Oman, 9 October 2009
– Naranjee Hirjee & Co. LLC, one of the leading
organisations in the Sultanate of Oman and a major
supplier for the hotel, restaurant and catering (HORECA)
sector, has confirmed its participation at the upcoming
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 exhibition, which will be held on
October 26-28 at the Oman International Exhibition
Centre.
Organised by Omanexpo LLC, Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will
showcase a wide range of food products, kitchen and
catering equipment, hotel supplies and hospitality
technologies, cleaning equipment, packaging products and
food service equipment. The three-day international
exhibition will be the biggest event for sultanate’s
food and hospitality industry with the participation of
many companies in Oman as well as international
exhibitors from over 15 countries.
“Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will be an opportunity for us to
further strengthen our presence in Oman’s vibrant HORECA
industry, and it will also enable us to update our
customers with our range of branded products,” said Amit
Sampat, Director for Business Development, Naranjee
Hirjee & Co. LLC.
Established way back in 1905, Naranjee Hirjee & Co. LLC
started out as an importer/wholesaler of foodstuff and
commodities. The company has grown over the past 104
years to become a respected company in Oman, with
business interests in hotels and restaurants, event
management, real estate, perfume manufacturing, rice
milling, and retailing various consumer products,
including kitchen appliances, at its “EasyLife”
showroom.
For the HORECA industry in Oman, Naranjee Hirjee & Co.
LLC as the official distributor offers various
world-renowned brands, including RAK Porcelain, Hisar,
Ocean Glass and Rubbermaid Commercial Products. RAK
Porcelain has redefined dining in style and luxury with
its fine dining range, providing solutions for food
presentations in a style of timeless elegance like the
B-concept range. Hisar from Turkey produces high-quality
stainless steel flatware; Ocean Glass from Thailand
manufactures beautifully designed glassware; and the
injection-moulded products from Rubbermaid Commercial
Products are perfect for food service, safety, waste
management and material handling.
“Naranjee Hirjee’s participation in Food & Hotel Oman
2009 is a big boost to our continued efforts to directly
cater to all the requirements of the rapidly growing
food and hospitality industry in Oman,” said Nasser
Diab, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading
organiser of trade shows in the sultanate. Omanexpo LLC
is a full-fledged member of the International
Association for Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and
UFI-The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is officially supported by the
Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The OER Dossier
is the event’s official publication, while the media
partners are the Al Shabiba, Al Watan, Food & Beverage
News, Hospitality News Middle East, Oman Tribune and
Times of Oman.
For stall reservations or for more information on Food &
Hotel Oman 2009, please contact Abdullah Beg, Omanexpo
Project Manager, at tel. no. +968-24660124, mobile no.
+968-95140107, or e-mail
abdullah@omanexpo.com . More details about the event
are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman .
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India to have major presence at Food & Hotel
Oman 2009
Muscat, Oman, 27 September 2009
– Food & Hotel Oman 2009, an international exhibition
for the sultanate’s vibrant food and hospitality sector,
will prominently feature an Indian pavilion with the
full support of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
Organised by Omanexpo LLC, Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will
be held on October 26-28 at the Oman International
Exhibition Centre in Seeb. The three-day event will
showcase a wide range of food and beverage, kitchen and
catering equipment, hotel equipment and supplies, food
packaging products as well as products and services
related to agriculture and fisheries.
“We look forward with anticipation to our participation
in Food & Hotel Oman 2009 because the event will be an
excellent platform for us to promote various types of
high-quality products made by Indian companies for the
food and hospitality industry in Oman,” said S.S. Chawla,
senior director of ASSOCHAM.
Established in 1920 and based in New Delhi, ASSOCHAM is
India’s premier apex chamber with a total membership of
over 200,000 companies and professionals across the
subcontinent. It is also made up of more than more than
300 chambers and trade associations representing all
regions of India. As a representative body of Corporate
India, ASSOCHAM articulates the genuine, legitimate
needs and interests of its members, and its mission is
to impact the policy and legislative environment so as
to foster balanced economic, industrial and social
development.
At Food & Hotel Oman 2009, ASSOCHAM will be bringing in
a delegation of Indian companies, including JS
International, Agrigold Foods, Optics Technology, and
HCS Enterprises. The products that will be on display at
the Indian pavilion will include bakery equipment,
laboratory instruments for testing food products,
cutlery, chafing dishes and other tableware for hotels
and restaurants. Also to be showcased are a wide range
of whole spice powders such as chili and turmeric
powder, blended spice powders including various types of
masalas, and instant snack food mixes.
“We are delighted to secure the valued support of
ASSOCHAM to Food & Hotel Oman 2009, and the presence of
many Indian companies in the event will surely
contribute in further boosting the strong trade
relations between Oman and India,” said Nasser Diab,
general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser
of trade and consumer shows in the sultanate. Omanexpo
LLC is a member of International Association of
Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and UFI-The Global
Association of the Exhibition Industry.
Diab pointed out that in addition to India, many other
countries will be represented at Food & Hotel Oman 2009,
and these include China, Germany, Italy, Jordan,
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the UAE and
the U.S. All major local companies directly serving the
food and hotel industry in Oman has also already
confirmed their participation, making it the biggest and
much-awaited event for this industry sector.
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is officially endorsed by the
Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI), and it is
supported by AKAH Najwani & Partners LLC as the major
sponsor, Salman Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC as
the platinum sponsor, and ELCO National Trading Co. LLC
as the silver sponsor. The OER Dossier is the event’s
official publication, while the media partners are the
Times of Oman, Al Shabiba, Food & Beverage News, and
Hospitality News Middle East.
For stall reservations or for more information on Food &
Hotel Oman 2009, please contact Abdullah Beg, Omanexpo
Project Manager, at tel. no. +968-24660124, mobile no.
+968-95140107, or e-mail
abdullah@omanexpo.com . More details about the event
are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman .
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Chefs’ Competition to be held at Food &
Hotel Oman 2009
Muscat, Oman, 7 September 2009
– The
Oman Chefs Guild, a professional organization made up of
chefs from major hotels and the hospitality industry in
the sultanate, will be holding a competition for chefs
at the upcoming Food & Hotel Oman 2009 exhibition this
October.
The competition is organized in partnership with
Omanexpo LLC, which is the organizer of Food & Hotel
Oman 2009, and with the support of Salman Hotel &
Restaurant Equipment LLC, which serves as the sponsor of
the competition.
“This exciting competition, which is an excellent
opportunity for chefs here in Oman to showcase their
talent, creativity and skill,” said O.S. Thomas,
Foodservices Manager of Al Seer and Honorary Secretary
of the Oman Chefs Guild “It will be something that
everyone directly involved in Oman’s culinary scene
should not miss.”
The competition is open to everyone representing the
food production industry and will be mainly participated
in by chefs from different hotel properties,
restaurants, and bakeries in the sultanate. It will be
held inside the Oman International Exhibition Centre and
will run for the whole duration of the Food & Hotel Oman
exhibition from October 26-28.
There will be three categories for the competition,
which are as follows: (a) The Best Wedding Cake on the
26th of October, (b) Five-Course Meal on the 27th of
October, and c) Live Fruit and Vegetable Carvings on the
28th of October. Those interested in participating in
the competition are advised to immediately contact O.S.
Thomas on +968-99467441 or e-mail
saju.oommen@alseer.com
, or Gireesh Nair, Executive Chef of the Crowne Plaza
Hotel, on +968-92865959 or e-mail
gireesh.nair@cpmuscat.com
.
A panel of judges will be flown in from abroad to judge
the top three winners for each category. All the winners
will receive valuable prizes and certificates courtesy
of Salman Hotel & Restaurant Equipment LLC (SHARE).
Individual participation certificates will also be given
to all participants.
“We are glad to extend our support to the chefs’
competition at Food & Hotel Oman 2009. This will enable
us to contribute to the development of the hospitality
industry and in highlighting the exceptional skills of
chefs who are based here in Oman,” said Sadik Wandrick,
Business Development Manager of Salman Hotel &
Restaurant Equipment LLC, the official distributor in
the sultanate of many world-renowned brands in kitchen
equipment.
Food & Hotel Oman is an international exhibition that
will showcase not only the latest kitchen and catering
equipment but also various types of food and beverage,
hotel equipment and supplies, food processing
technologies, and hospitality technologies. The
three-day exhibition will also display food-packaging
supplies, hotel interiors, and everything related to
agriculture and fisheries.
“Besides the wide range of products and equipment that
will be displayed during the exhibition, visitors to
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will now have another thing to
look forward to as the chefs’ competition is shaping up
to be highly entertaining and educational at the same
time,” said Nasser Diab, General Manager of Omanexpo
LLC, the leading organiser of trade shows in the
sultanate.
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is officially supported by the
Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) as well as by
AKAH Najwani & Partners LLC as the major sponsor, Salman
Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC as the platinum
sponsor, and ELCO National Trading Co. LLC as the silver
sponsor. The OER Dossier is the official publication of
the exhibition, while Hospitality News Middle East and
Food & Beverage News are the media partners.
For stall reservations or for more information on Food &
Hotel Oman 2009, please contact Abdullah Beg, Project
Manager, at tel. no. +968-24660124, mobile no.
+968-95140107, or e-mail
abdullah@omanexpo.com . More details about the event
are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman .
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Shah Nagardas to showcase range of products
at Food & Hotel Oman 2009
Muscat, Oman, 25 July 2009
– Shah Nagardas Manji & Co. LLC, one of the oldest
trading companies in the Sultanate of Oman, will present
its full range of branded kitchen and laundry equipment
at the Food & Hotel Oman 2009 exhibition, which is
scheduled on October 26-28 at the Oman International
Exhibition Centre.
“We are glad to confirm our participation as a major
exhibitor in this premier exhibition for the vibrant
food and hotel industries in the sultanate,” said Paresh
Shah, owner of Shah Nagardas Manji & Co. “This is
consistent with our strategy to maintain our position as
a leading supplier of kitchen and catering equipments.”
Established way back in 1932, Shah Nagardas Manji & Co.
has been operating for over 75 years now, and it has
nurtured a good relationship with its clients in that
span of time and forged strong partnerships with
renowned companies from all over the world. At present,
the company is the authorized distributor in Oman for
globally known brands, including Fagor, Salva and Sammic
from Spain, Simag and Scotsman from Italy, Blanco from
Germany, Santos from France, as well as IMC from the UK,
Sunnex from Hong Kong, and Lincoln from the US.
Shah pointed out that his company’s Industrial Kitchen
Equipment Division offers a complete range of kitchen
equipment, crockery and cutlery, commercial laundry
equipment, ice-making machines, refrigeration systems,
and all types of catering equipment. Specifically, among
the products available from the company are gas and
electric ranges, bakery and pizza ovens, freezers and
chiller units, bain-maries and chafing dishes, and a
wide selection of food preparation equipments.
Apart from simply supplying these products, Shah
Nagardas Manji & Co. can also undertake the planning,
design and installation based on the existing kitchen
layouts. In addition, it is involved in the custom
fabrication of kitchen sinks, hoods and worktop tables.
The company’s full range of products and services has
made it the preferred supplier of many major clients
such as hotels, catering firms, oil & gas companies,
government ministries, and engineering companies.
“The strong presence of Shah Nagardas Manji & Co. at
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will ensure that all our trade
visitors will be highly impressed by the wide range of
products on display at the exhibition,” said CJ. Paul,
general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser
of trade and consumer shows in the sultanate.
Paul explained that Food & Hotel Oman 2009 primarily
aims to cater to the growing requirements of the rapidly
developing food and hospitality industries in the
sultanate. The three-day trade international exhibition
will showcase all types of food products and beverages,
hotel supplies and equipment, food processing
technologies, kitchen and catering equipment, food
packaging systems, and other related products and
services.
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is officially supported by the
Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) as well as by
AKAH Najwani & Partners LLC as the major sponsor, Salman
Hotel and Restaurant Equipment LLC as the platinum
sponsor, and ELCO National Trading Co. LLC as the silver
sponsor. The OER Dossier is the official publication of
the exhibition, while Hospitality News Middle East and
Food & Beverage News are the media partners.
For stall reservations or for more information on Food &
Hotel Oman 2009, please contact Abdullah Beg, Project
Manager, at tel. no. +968-24660124, mobile no.
+968-95140107, or e-mail
abdullah@omanexpo.com . More details about the event
are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman .
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SHARE signs up as Platinum Sponsor of Food &
Hotel Oman 2009
Muscat, Oman, 16 May 2009
– The upcoming Food &
Hotel Oman 2009 exhibition will prominently feature a
wide range of globally known brands of kitchen
equipment, tableware, and other products with the
participation of Salman Hotel & Restaurant Equipment Co.
LLC (SHARE) as the event’s platinum sponsor.
A latest venture of Salman Corporation, SHARE has been
set up to directly cater to the needs of the growing
number of restaurants, cafeterias and world-class hotels
in many parts of the sultanate. Just like Salman Stores,
which is its sister company, SHARE represents many
famous brands in professional kitchen equipment,
electrical appliances, food service equipment, glassware
and tableware, cutlery, buffet service items as well as
housekeeping and cleaning products.
“SHARE serves as a one-stop shop for all requirements of
the vibrant hospitality industry here in the sultanate,
and our strong participation in Food & Hotel Oman 2009
will be an opportunity for us to showcase what we offer
to all our potential clients,” said Sadik Wandrick,
Business Development Manager of Salman Corporation.
SHARE is the official distributor for many known brands
and carries a range of products in stock and display at
its showroom in Muttrah Al Kubra. The company offers
world-famous brands like Ozti kitchen equipments as well
as pots and pans, Arcoroc, Berjaya, Gourmet Display,
Zieher, Luminarc, Sunnex, Superware, Al-Kan – Zicco,
EMGA food service products, SAFICO cutlery, Robber &
Berking silverware, Royal porcelain & bone china, and
Imperial pottery crockery. All these brands will be on
display at Food & Hotel Oman 2009, which will be held on
October 26-28 at the Oman International Exhibition
Centre in Seeb.
Those interested in checking out these brands before the
exhibition can visit SHARE’s contemporary showroom in
Muttrah Al Kubra, where they can see a wide range of
cooking ranges, ovens and fryers, refrigerators and
chillers, cutlery and crockery, and food preparation
equipment like mixers, juicers and blenders. The
showroom is also fully stocked with various types of
pots and pans, dishwashers, bakery equipment, glassware,
display counters, and other products needed in the
day-to-day operations of hotels and restaurants.
In addition to its extensive product range, SHARE can
also undertake major turnkey projects involving the
design of kitchens up to final installation. The company
likewise offers a comprehensive after-sales service to
urgently attend to any necessary repairs or maintenance
of kitchens. It also provides professional consultancy
service related to ambience and buffet set-up in
restaurants.
“SHARE’s participation as a major exhibitor and platinum
sponsor of Food & Hotel Oman 2009 clearly reflects the
company’s commitment to take a leading role in serving
the rapidly growing hospitality industry in Oman,” said
CJ. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading
exhibition management company in the sultanate.
Paul pointed out that with the strong interest of local
and international companies on the show, Food & Hotel
Oman 2009 is shaping up to be the definitive event for
all professionals in the food and hospitality industries
in Oman. The three-day trade exhibition will showcase a
wide selection of food products, beverages, food
processing technologies, packaging systems, hotel
supplies and equipment, and other related products and
services.
In addition to Salman Hotel and Restaurant Equipment,
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is also supported by ELCO
National Trading Co. LLC as the silver sponsor, the OER
Dossier as the official publication, and Food & Beverage
News as the media partner.
For stall reservations or for more information on Food &
Hotel Oman 2009, please contact Abdullah Beg, Project
Manager, at tel. no. +968-24660124, mobile no.
+968-95140107, or e-mail
abdullah@omanexpo.com . More details about the event
are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman .
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Food & Hotel Oman exhibition kicks off in
October 2009
Muscat,
Oman, 2 May 2009 – With the continued growth
in the market for food products and with the
construction of many world-class hotels in various parts
of the sultanate, a major trade exhibition – called Food
& Hotel Oman 2009 – will be held on October 26-28 at the
Oman International Exhibition Centre in Seeb.
Organised by Omanexpo LLC, Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will
showcase a wide range of food and beverage, hotel
equipment and supplies, kitchen and catering equipment
as well as food processing technologies and packaging
products. In addition, the three-day international
exhibition will also feature all products and equipment
related to agriculture and fisheries, hotel décor and
style, and hospitality technologies.
“This show was previously known simply as Food Expo, and
we have rebranded it this year in light of the exciting
developments in Oman’s hotel industry and consistent
with our continued efforts to make our events truly
relevant to the needs of our clients,” said C.J. Paul,
general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition
management company in the sultanate.
Paul pointed out that Food & Hotel Oman 2009 comes at a
time when the sultanate’s food and hospitality
industries are experiencing rapid growth as more
prestigious properties and new hotels are built for the
rising number of tourists who are visiting Oman every
year. The various development projects now ongoing in
many parts of the country are paving the way for the
establishment in Oman of globally-known hotel brands,
including Kempinski, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Anantara,
Banyan Tree, Movenpick, Rotana, and many others.
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will prominently display all
requirements in the day-to-day operations of hotels,
restaurants, hypermarkets, groceries and food
manufacturing firms. The international exhibition is
expected to bring together the largest gathering in Oman
of hotel operators, chefs, hypermarket executives,
restaurant managers, caterers, housekeeping managers,
and other industry professionals.
“The exhibition will be an excellent opportunity for
food manufacturers, equipment distributors and hotel
suppliers to meet and closely interact with their
potential clients in Oman’s vibrant food and hospitality
industry,” Paul stressed. “With our strong experience in
organising major trade exhibitions, we will ensure that
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 will truly be a productive event
for all visitors and exhibitors.”
Food & Hotel Oman 2009 is supported by Salman Hotel and
Restaurant Equipment as the platinum sponsor, ELCO
National Trading Co. LLC as the silver sponsor, the OER
Dossier as the official publication, and Food & Beverage
News as the media partner.
For stall reservations or for more information on Food &
Hotel Oman 2009, please contact Abdullah Beg, Project
Manager, at tel. no. +968-24660124, mobile no.
+968-95140107, or e-mail
abdullah@omanexpo.com . More details about the event
are also available online at
www.omanexpo.com/foodandhoteloman .
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