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Interiors & Buildex 2009 set records in number of exhibitors and visitors

Muscat, Oman, 21 March 2009 – The recently concluded Interiors & Buildex 2009 lived up to its reputation as the biggest event in Oman for the building and construction industry by bringing together a record number of exhibitors as well as by attracting thousands of visitors on all days of the event.

The international exhibition, which was held on March 16-18 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Muscat, prominently featured a wide range of building materials, construction equipment, and interior furnishings. Organised by Omanexpo LLC, the three-day event was intended to serve the growing requirements of the sultanate’s vibrant building and construction industry, which presently continues to experience rapid growth with the implementation of various multimillion-dollar projects in many parts of the country.

“We are highly pleased with the results of Interiors & Buildex 2009 as many of our exhibitors reported having signed lucrative business deals during the exhibition,” said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition management company in the sultanate.

Paul pointed out that the sixth edition of Interiors & Buildex made history by attracting the participation of a total number of 185 exhibitors, a dramatic increase from only 104 participating companies a year earlier. In addition, industry professionals and other trade visitors packed the exhibition hall on a daily basis, with the total visitor count reaching 7,276 for the whole three-day event.

“The exhibition was extremely well organised. The participants and visitors had a complete focus on their requirements,” commented Said Al Saqri, managing director of Windows 2000, an Omani company that is engaged in the manufacture and installation of uPVC windows and doors.

Other major Omani companies that had stalls at Interiors & Buildex 2009 included Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co., Al Hashar & Company, Al Turki Enterprises, Business & Trade, Dosteen Doors & Engineering Services, Innovation Building, International Kitchens, Kehlan Trading & Contracting, Mohammad Riaz & Partner, Muscat Electronics, Natural Stone Co., Nuhas Oman, Oman Concrete Products, Oman Modern Electronics, Oman Trading Establishment, Sadolin Paints (Oman) Ltd., Services & Trade Co., Shanfari & Partners, Speed House Building Construction, Stone & Marble International, Teejan Furnishing, and Technique LLC.

In addition to the strong presence of leading companies in Oman, Interiors & Buildex 2009 also featured a large number of foreign exhibitors, led by the Turkish pavilion with 22 participating companies, the UAE pavilion with 18 companies, and the Kuwaiti pavilion with 15 companies. Other countries that were represented in the exhibition included Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.

“It was a very good exhibition, and we were glad to participate,” said Rizzetto Giorgio of Walking Sticks s.r.l., which is based in Italy.

Interiors & Buildex 2009 was formally inaugurated by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Hamdoun bin Saif Al Harthy, Chairman of the Muscat Municipality, in the presence of ministry officials, ambassadors, the top management of participating companies, and other distinguished guests.

The international exhibition was supported by Windows 2000 as the platinum sponsor, Panorama Windows Co. and Dosteen Doors & Engineering Services LLC as the gold sponsors, and IQue as the silver sponsor. Interiors & Buildex 2009 was officially endorsed by the Oman Society of Engineers, the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE), UK Trade & Investment, the German Industry and Commerce - Oman, Qatar and UAE, and the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Muscat.

The media sponsors included Construction Week as the official publication, Arab Construction World as the official magazine, Architecture Plus as the official architecture and design partner, and Construction World & CW Interiors as the international official magazines. The event’s media partners were the OER Dossier-Construction, Al-Maskan Magazine, Times of Oman and Al Shabiba.
Building on the continued success of the show, the next edition of Interiors & Buildex will be held on March 15-17, 2010. For more information, please contact Omanexpo LLC at tel. no. +968-24660124, mobile no. +968-95140107, or e-mail to abdullah@omanexpo.com . More information about the event is available online at www.interiorsbuildex.com .
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Wide range of products and equipment on display at Interiors & Buildex 2009

Muscat, Oman, 17 March 2009 – Up to 200 companies from over 20 countries worldwide are participating in the biggest ever edition of Interiors & Buildex, which opened yesterday to showcase a wide range of building materials, heavy equipment and interior furnishings for Oman’s building and construction industry.

The international exhibition, which is ongoing until March 18 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, was formally inaugurated by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Hamdoun bin Saif Al Harthy, Chairman of the Muscat Municipality, in the presence of ministry officials, ambassadors, the top management of participating companies, and other distinguished guests.

Organised by Omanexpo LLC, Interiors & Buildex 2009 registers the largest number of exhibitors with the participation of many leading companies in Oman as well as the strong presence of international firms who are bringing in a wide variety of new products into the local market. The three-day exhibition presents the biggest collection of building materials and other construction supplies under one roof, making it a must-visit event for all industry professionals.

“With the implementation of various development projects in many parts of the sultanate, the record number of participants at Interiors & Buildex 2009 clearly reflects the emergence of Oman as a major market for all products and equipment for the building and construction industry,” said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading event management company in the sultanate.

Paul pointed out that the continued growth of Interiors & Buildex despite the ongoing global economic downturn demonstrates the resilience of the local market and the overall stability of the sultanate’s building and construction industry. He also cited the active participation of many foreign firms as an excellent indicator of the prevailing opportunities and attractive prospects in the industry.

Now in its sixth edition, Interiors & Buildex 2009 prominently features the stalls of major companies in Oman, such as Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co., Al Hashar & Company, Al Turki Enterprises, Business & Trade, Dosteen Doors & Engineering Services, Innovation Building, International Kitchens, Kehlan Trading & Contracting, Mohammad Riaz & Partner, Muscat Electronics, Natural Stone Co., Nuhas Oman, Oman Concrete Products, Oman Modern Electronics, Oman Trading Establishment, Sadolin Paints (Oman) Ltd., Services & Trade Co., Shanfari & Partners, Speed House Building Construction, Stone & Marble International Co., Technique LLC, and Windows 2000.
Another highlight of the exhibition is the presence of the national pavilions of Turkey, Kuwait, Italy, UAE, Thailand and India. Other countries that are represented in the exhibition include Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, and Saudi Arabia.

The products on display at Interiors & Buildex 2009 cover the growing requirements of the sultanate’s vibrant building and construction industry. These range from air conditioning systems, concrete and cement products, interior furnishings and bathroom fittings to paint products, doors and windows, lighting fixtures, kitchen modules, marble products and security systems. Visitors will also get to see a wide variety of aluminium extrusions, ceramics and tiles, construction equipment, fire prevention systems, pipes and fittings, home appliances, furniture, and all types of metal building materials.

Interiors & Buildex 2009 is supported by Windows 2000 as the platinum sponsor, Panorama Windows Co. and Dosteen Doors & Engineering Services LLC as the gold sponsors, and IQue as the silver sponsor. It is also supported by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE), the