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Women
Expo 2007 attracts huge number of
visitors
Muscat, Oman, 11 December
2007 – A large number of women and their
families have been making their way to the Oman
International Exhibition Centre over the past three
days to visit Women Expo 2007, an international
exhibition of women’s products and services which is
ongoing until December 14.
“The response of visitors has been very good since
the formal opening of the exhibition on Sunday,”
said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the
leading exhibition management company in the
sultanate. “Women have fully appreciated the holding
of a show that is intended especially to cater to
all their needs and interests.”
Paul pointed out that Women Expo 2007 features over
60 companies and organisations showcasing products
and services from the following six major
categories: health and beauty, career and education,
fashion and lifestyle, food and kitchen, home
improvement, and child care and development. He
explained that all these cover everything important
in the lives of women, making the annual Women Expo
an event that women can truly call their own.
Admission to Women Expo is for ladies and families
only. The exhibition timings are from 10:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. and then from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. On
Friday, December 14, which is the final day of Women
Expo 2007, the exhibition will be open only in the
evening. All female visitors get a chance to win
exciting prizes in the raffle draw by simply going
to the exhibition.
Women Expo 2007 is officially supported by the
Ministry of Health (MOH), the Thai Spa Association,
and Hong Kong Jewellery and Jade Manufacturers
Association. The co-sponsors are Kaya Skin Clinic,
Oman Tourism College, Damas, Jotun Paints,
Parachute, Pediasure, and Tapal Tea. The media
partners of the event are Al Mar’a, Usrat Al Youm,
Al Hasnaa, Oman Tribune and Al Watan as well as the
Times of Oman and Al Shabiba. It is also supported
by Swiss International Airlines as the official
airline, Nissan as the official car, and Celebrate
as the official decorator.
In addition to the sponsors, many other leading
companies in Oman that directly deal in women’s
products and services are also taking part in the
exhibition. Among these are Khimji’s Bait Al Ahlam,
Salman Stores, Oman Modern Electronics, Al Diwaniya
Perfumes, Al Oud Palace, Adam’s Sons Jewellery, Ibn
Sina Pharmacy, Al Sawadi Bech Resort, Zainal Baqer
Mohebi, and Al Nahda Resort & Spa.
Women Expo 2007 also prominently features the
educational programs and career options available to
women with the participation of many educational
institutions including Majan College, Mazoon
College, Muscat College, Al Zahra College for Women,
Oman Tourism College, and the National Hospitality
Institute. In addition, the exhibition has attracted
the participation of many international exhibitors
from countries like Bangladesh, Cyprus, India,
Italy, Pakistan, Singapore, Syria, Thailand and the
UAE.
For more information, contact Omanexpo LLC at
+968-24790333 or visit
www.omanexpo.com/womenexpo.
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Women Expo
2007 opens today
Muscat,
Oman, 9 December 2007 – Her Excellency
Shokour Bint Mohammed Bin Salim Al Ghammari, Member
of the State Council, will preside over the formal
inauguration today of Women Expo 2007 at the Oman
International Exhibition Centre in Seeb.
The six-day exhibition, which will run until
December 14, will showcase a wide range of products
and services that are specifically designed for
women. Except on Friday when the exhibition will be
open only in the evening, the regular exhibition
timings are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then
from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Admission to Women Expo
2007 is for ladies and families only.
Today’s inauguration ceremony will be attended by
diplomats, top officials of participating companies,
members of women’s organisations, and other
distinguished guests. After cutting the ceremonial
ribbon, the chief guest together with all the other
visitors will then tour the exhibition to meet all
exhibitors and check out the products displayed in
all the stalls.
“We are pleased to invite all women to visit the
only exhibition that caters to their needs,
interests and aspirations,” said C.J. Paul, general
manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition
management company in the country. “The fact that
Oman has an exclusive exhibition for women speaks a
lot about the level of women empowerment here in the
sultanate.”
Paul pointed out that Women Expo is not simply an
exhibition on beauty products, jewellery and women’s
fashion. First launched in 2005, it also strongly
highlights the educational programs and career
options for women as they continue to play a major
role in the country’s social and economic
development. In addition, it gives emphasis on
women’s health issues and the various health
services available to them. Another major focus of
the exhibition is on home improvement products and
proper child care.
The range of products and services on display at
Women Expo 2007 is very extensive with the
participation of more than 50 local and
international exhibitors. The local participants
include many leading companies in Oman, while the
international exhibitors come from many countries
worldwide including Bangladesh, Cyprus, India,
Italy, Pakistan, Singapore, Syria, Thailand and the
UAE.
In addition to the exhibition, Women Expo 2007 also
features live demonstrations and other educational
activities that are intended to help improve the
skills of women in a variety of tasks. The
activities will focus, among others, on cooking
demonstrations, flower arrangement, napkin folding,
vegetable carving, and gift wrapping.
Women Expo 2007 is supported by the Ministry of
Health (MOH), the Thai Spa Association, and Hong
Kong Jewellery and Jade Manufacturers Association.
The co-sponsors are Kaya Skin Clinic, Oman Tourism
College, Damas, Jotun Paints, Parachute, Pediasure,
and Tapal Tea. The media partners of the event are
Al Mar’a, Usrat Al Youm, Al Hasnaa, Oman Tribune and
Al Watan as well as the Times of Oman and Al Shabiba.
It is also supported by Swiss International Airlines
as the official airline, Nissan as the official car,
and Celebrate as the official decorator.
For more information on the event, please visit
www.omanexpo.com/womenexpo or contact Omanexpo
LLC at tel. no. +968-24790333.
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Women
Expo 2007 to reflect women
empowerment in Oman
Muscat, Oman, 26 November
2007 – With its focus on everything
important to women, Women Expo 2007 will truly be a
showcase of women empowerment in the sultanate when
the exhibition formally opens on December 9-14 at
the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Seeb.
The six-day exhibition, which is being organized by
Omanexpo LLC, will feature a wide range of products
and services covering all that matters to women –
from their looks and careers to their health, homes
and families. A large number of local and
international companies have already confirmed their
participation in the event, ensuring that women will
be able to find everything they need in the
exhibition.
“Women Expo is being held annually in recognition of
the valuable role that women play in the country’s
social and economic development,” said C.J. Paul,
general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading
organiser of trade and consumer shows in the
sultanate. “As the only exclusive exhibition for
women in Oman, it specifically caters to all their
needs and interests.”
Paul pointed out that Women Expo 2007 will not
simply be an exhibition of beauty products,
jewellery and women’s fashion. The international
exhibition will also highlight the educational
opportunities available to women, home improvement
products as well as the products and services for
safeguarding women’s health and ensuring the proper
growth and development of children.
In addition, the event will feature live
demonstrations and workshops that are designed to
enrich the skills the women. Among the educational
activities that will be conducted on all days of the
event are demonstrations on cooking various types of
dishes, flower arrangement, cake decoration, napkin
folding and vegetable carving.
“Both the exhibition and the activities have always
been very popular to all visitors in the previous
editions of the event,” Paul said. “The strong
participation of local and international companies
is another factor that makes Women Expo a must-see
event for all women in the sultanate.”
Melwin D’Cunha, project manager of Women Expo 2007,
revealed that the international exhibitors will come
from many countries including Bangladesh, Cyprus,
Italy, Singapore, Syria, Tanzania, India, Pakistan,
Thailand and the UAE.
Among the local participants, on the other hand, are
Adam's Sons Jewellery Al Diwaniya Perfumes, Al
Jawari National Enterprises, Al Nahda Resort & Spa,
Al Oud Palace, Al Zahra College for Women, The Body
Shop, Ibn Sina Pharmacy, Jotun Paints, Kaya Skin
Clinic, Majan University College, National
Hospitality Institute, National Tea Company, Muscat
College, National Heaters Industries, Oman Tourism
College, and Zainal Baqer Mohebi.
Women Expo 2007 is supported by the Ministry of
Health (MOH), Thai Spa Association, Hong Kong
Jewellery and Jade Manufacturers Association, Oman
Heritage Gallery, and the Art of Living LLC. The
media partners of the event are Al Mar’a, Usrat Al
Youm, Al Hasnaa, Oman Tribune and Al Watan. It is
also supported by Kaya Skin Clinic and Oman Tourism
College as the co-sponsors, Swiss International
Airlines as the official airline, Nissan as the
official car, and Celebrate as the official
decorator.
For more information on the event, please visit
www.omanexpo.com/womenexpo or contact Omanexpo
LLC at tel. no. +968-24790333, or e-mail
melwin@omanexpo.com.
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Women
Expo 2007 to showcase
products and services for women
Muscat, Oman, 11 November 2007 – All women in
the sultanate will once again have something to look
forward to next month with the holding of Women Expo
2007 on December 9-14 at the Oman International
Exhibition Centre in Seeb.
Organized by Omanexpo LLC, Women Expo 2007 will
feature a wide range of products and services that
are specifically designed for women. The six-day
international exhibition will showcase not only
beauty products, clothes, jewellery and kitchen
equipment but also educational opportunities, home
improvement products as well as various health
services for women.
"Women Expo primarily aims to cater to the needs and
interests of all women, and this is the third year
in a row that we organising this event due to the
strong response of women to the exhibition," said
C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the
leading organiser of trade and consumer shows in the
sultanate.
First launched in 2005, Women Expo has successfully
attracted thousands of visitors in its previous two
editions, making it an ideal venue for companies
that want to promote their products and services for
women. Paul explained that the exhibition gives
these companies an excellent opportunity to
prominently display what they offer to their target
customers.
Thus far, among the leading companies in Oman that
have already confirmed their participation at Women
Expo 2007 are Al Nahda Resort & Spa, Jotun Paints,
The Body Shop, Muscat College, National Tea Co. LLC
and Zainal Baqer Mohebi LLC. The event will also
feature a large number of international exhibitors
from countries like Cyprus, Italy, Singapore, Syria,
Tanzania, India, Pakistan, Thailand and the UAE.
Melwin D’Cunha, project manager of Women Expo 2007,
pointed out that in addition to the exhibition, the
event will also feature live demonstrations and
workshops on all days of the event. Among the
exciting activities to be conducted are cooking
demonstrations, beauty product testing, flower
arrangement demonstrations, musical performances and
craft demonstrations.
“We have big plans for this year’s edition of the
event to make it truly relevant to all women and to
ensure that they will be able to find everything
they need in the exhibition,” D’Cunha said.
Women Expo 2007 is supported by the Thai Spa
Association and by Al Mar’a magazine as the official
publication. For more information on the event,
please visit
www.omanexpo.com/womenexpo. For details on how
your company can participate in the exhibition,
contact Omanexpo LLC at tel. no. +968-24790333, or
e-mail
melwin@omanexpo.com.
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Women
Expo 2007 set in December
Muscat, Oman, March 7, 2007 – In line with the
annual celebration of International Women's Day (IWD)
on March 8, Omanexpo LLC has announced that it will
continue to promote women empowerment in the
sultanate by organising Women Expo 2007 at the Oman
International Exhibition Centre on December 9 - 14
this year.
"One of the main objectives of the IWD is to inspire
women worldwide to achieve their full potential, and
this is something that we also hope to accomplish
with the holding an exclusive exhibition for women
every year," said C.J. Paul, general manager of
Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition management
company in the sultanate.
Paul pointed out that this will be the third year in
a row that Women Expo is held, thus once again
highlighting the important role that women play not
only at home but in society as a whole. In much the
same way that the IWD celebrates the achievements of
women, he explained that the exhibition will also
pay tribute to all women in Oman as they continue to
make a difference in the sultanate's social and
economic development.
According to Paul, Women Expo 2007 will be a grand
showcase of everything that sets women apart and
makes them unique as individuals. The six-day
exhibition will not only feature beauty products and
the latest fashion but also focus on women's health
issues and career opportunities for women. In the
addition, it will highlight the importance of proper
child care, the latest trends in home improvement as
well as other matters of particular interest to
women.
"Women Expo 2007 will be a show that all women can
personally relate to," Paul stressed. "It will be
something that will do more than just meet their
needs but will actually cater their interests and
aspirations."
Last year's edition of the event attracted the
participation of leading companies in Oman that deal
in products and services for women. Among these were
A'Saffa Poultry Farms, Bank Muscat, Eastern Pearls
Company, Hatat Polyclinic, Khimji Pharmacy, Muscat
Pharmacy & Stores, Salman Stores, Muscat Private
Hospital, Mustafa Sultan Electronics, Oman Marketing
and Trading Co., Oman Trading Establishment, Premium
Food Industries, and Ramniklal B. Kothary & Co. LLC.
Since the launching of the event in 2005, Women Expo
has also garnered the official support of the
Ministry of Health (MOH), the National Association
for Cancer Awareness (NACA), the Omani Women
Association – Muscat, Oman Women Association at Seeb,
the Omani Society of Fine Arts, and women's
magazines such as Al Mar'a and Usrat Al Youm.
For more information on Women Expo 2007, visit
www.omanexpo.com/womenexpo or please contact
Omanexpo LLC at tel. no. +968-24790333, fax no.
+968-24706276, or email
omanexpo@omantel.net.om. |
