Muscat. September 26. The Sultanate of Oman, today, commenced the much-awaited Oman Health Exhibition and Conference (OHEC) at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Hall Number 5. Scheduled to run for three days, until 28 September 2022, the timings for the exhibition are from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm with the conference following a predefined agenda from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm on all three days.

Earlier today, the event was inaugurated by His Highness Sayyid Fahr bin Fatik Bin Fahr Al Said and witnessed the presence of distinguished officials from different ministries, top-level delegates, and industry leaders. A national-level event, OHEC has registered the participation of over 150 local companies and international exhibitors from more than 16 countries including the Czech Republic, Iran, India, Oman, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, and UAE. During the three days of knowledge exchange, the exhibition expects a total footfall of over 5000 visitors.

Organised by CONNECT (Oman Exhibitions Organizing Company LLC) and conducted in partnership with Oman’s Ministry of Health (MOH), OHEC is supported by the Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (PADC), the Directorate General of Quality Assurance Center (DGQAC) and Directorate General of Private Health Establishments. Co-located at the event is the Oman Health Conference organised by the Conference Partner, Oman Medical Association (OMA), which is accredited by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) and CPD certification. Cigna, the renowned healthcare, and insurance company, is the Silver Sponsor for the event.

OHEC is in close alignment with Oman Vision 2050 which focuses on ensuring the health and productivity of Omani people through the establishment of a well-organised, equitable, efficient, and responsive health system that is grounded by societal values of equity and social justice. Commenting on the same, Dr. Walid Khaled Al-Zadjali, Chairman of the OMA’s Board of Directors, said, “This health conference and exhibition is a good step forward in translating Oman Vision 2040. At the Oman Medical Association (OMA), we firmly believe that such medical meetings have the most significant and sustained impact on reinforcing and consolidating the professional relationship among the participants, enhancing the scientific research process as well as sharing experiences in various scientific and health arenas. The conference itself is of paramount importance, as of its significant role in enriching the participant’s medical knowledge and introducing the scientific and technological developments in this field. We hope everyone finds this conference useful to achieve their objectives, and actively participates in the various activities held on the sidelines of the Oman Health Exhibition & conference.”

With healthcare identified as a priority sector in the Sultanate, the infrastructure to support the industry has been witnessing remarkable development. This has given an impetus to several segments, such as the diagnostics sector, therefore, attracting international players to meet this growing demand. Keeping pace with the advancements in the sector, Oman takes pride in being home to some of the largest international hospitals while featuring the best-in-class technology. At the same time, the country is placing paramount emphasis on increasing private sector participation in healthcare and promoting investments in the medical sector to support the revenue diversification objectives of the nation.

In relation to the same, the government has, in addition, allocated a budget of 972.5 million for the healthcare sector in 2020. The Sultanate’s general budget for 2022 also aims to maintain the same level of spending on social services with 11% assigned to health.

OHEC is an excellent platform for business-to-business and business-to-customer networking opportunities. At the same time, it also mirrors the Sultanate’s keenness in nurturing SMEs. OHEC will give a strong boost to the primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare sector in Oman by drawing attention to vital factors like enhancing the quality of professionals in the field, implementing innovative techniques and technologies, and ensuring adherence to international best practices in patient care and risk reduction.

The exhibition focuses primarily on healthcare, medical tourism, hospital, and medical infrastructure, which are critical elements that have the potential to drive sustainable progress in the sector. Visitors to the exhibition can make the most of a wide array of products and services targeting cardiology, nutrition, eye care, and counselling. It also includes childcare products, dental services, lab equipment, and medical disposables while offering insights on the latest advancements in physiotherapy and orthopaedic technology.

A key highlight of the event is the ongoing health conference which is welcoming over 45 local and international speakers. Medical professionals attending the conference will also be awarded a certificate for their participation.

Meanwhile, in response to the increasing importance of medical tourism and its role in improving access to quality healthcare, the exhibition features dedicated pavilions to enlighten visitors on the various treatments, technologies, and trends prevalent in different countries. With sizeable participation from India, the exhibition has 4 India Pavilion Partners, namely the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Lynx MICE, Gulf Madhyamam, and Heal Me Kerala. Together, they will promote South India as an ideal destination for medical tourism as part of the ongoing ‘Heal Me Kerala’ campaign. In addition to the India pavilion, the Iran and Thailand pavilion have been showcasing their cutting-edge innovative solutions in healthcare which are complemented by a strong pool of experienced specialists in various departments.

With leading companies attesting to the exhibition, key local and international brands to look out for at OHEC include Aster Medical, Mohsin Haider Darwish, Al Farsi Medical Supplies, American Hospital, Cigna Middle East & Africa, KPJ Healthcare, Oman International Hospital, Target Healthcare, and VIP Global Care.

The event is free to attend and open to all. For more information, visit https://www.omanhealthexpo.com/

Muscat. September 19. Committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and high-quality healthcare ecosystem, the Sultanate of Oman has taken various initiatives to develop the industry. It has also been encouraging thought-leadership forums that focus on innovation, excellence, and raising the standards of efficiency in the sector. In line with the same, the Oman Health Exhibition and Conference (OHEC) is scheduled to take place on 26 – 28 September 2022 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Hall Number 5. The event will be inaugurated by His Highness Sayyid Fahr Bin Fatik Bin Fahr Al Said.

The event, organised by CONNECT (Oman Exhibitions Organizing Company LLC) and conducted in partnership with Oman’s Ministry of Health (MOH), will be supported by the Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (PADC), the Directorate General of Quality Assurance Center (DGQAC) and Directorate General of Private Health Establishments. Co-located at the event will be the Oman Health Conference organised by the Oman Medical Association (OMA), which is accredited by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) and CPD certification. Cigna, the renowned healthcare and insurance company, will be the Silver Sponsor for the event. The timings for the exhibition are from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, while the conference will follow a predefined agenda from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm on all three days. The exhibition has registered over 150 local and international exhibitors and expects to welcome more than 5000 visitors.

Meanwhile, a key highlight of the exhibition is MOH’s booth number 1018, which will target innovative solutions impacting healthcare. Speaking about the exhibition, Dr. Qamra Said Al Sariri, Director General - Quality Assurance Centre, Ministry of Health said, “Establishing the Directorate General of Quality Assurance Center (DGQAC) has been a critical addition to the MOH in 2014. It has aided in deploying a strong quality management system to improve both service and staff performance across all levels. We are, therefore, ready to meet the needs of the next phase of Oman Vision 2040. DGQAC is continuously raising the quality of healthcare services and patient safety in all institutions of the MOH by strongly adhering to international standards. A vital factor complementing the system for continuous improvement was the Innovation Section (I.S). The I.S will continue to play a key role in building the innovation management framework that will encourage unique projects and intrapreneurship in MOH. OHEC will provide us with an excellent opportunity to exchange lessons learned in healthcare and intrapreneurship, and simultaneously collaborate with key stakeholders locally and globally to set new benchmarks.”

As one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, the Sultanate acknowledges that healthcare goes beyond being an ethical or social imperative. It forms one of the most essential pillars that contributes to the long-term development of a nation’s economy and its sustained progress. OHEC seeks to facilitate impactful discussions that will address pertinent issues, concerns, and challenges in the sector while also highlighting viable methods to improve the healthcare ecosystem.

Saju George, Managing Director at alfarsi.me commented, "We are delighted to be able to participate in the Oman Health Exhibition & Conference 2022. Visitors to our booth will be able to discover over 10,000 products across the medical, dental, and laboratory segments. We will also be featuring products under our homegrown, made-in-Oman brand, ‘trusta’. We look forward to welcoming our customers as well as meeting potential investors."

Covering all aspects of healthcare, the exhibition will also have representatives from ZY Uniforms, a sister concern of Mehdi Stores. The company performs the critical role of supplying uniforms to all the major hospitals, clinics, hotels, restaurants as well as governmental units in Oman.

By driving high-level dialogue between industry experts, OHEC will be able to develop consensus in contentious areas, which will ultimately lead to better healthcare services in the Sultanate. With a forward-looking agenda, the event is geared at promoting cooperation between individuals and institutions while further encouraging innovation in areas of technology, education, and policy-making.

Entry to the exhibition and conference is free of charge. To register, visit https://cloudme02.infosalons.biz/reg/OHEC_FHO22MU/Event/OHEC/visitor/Registration/Ingo

Muscat. September 11. With a keen focus on the well-being of its people, the Sultanate of Oman has taken innumerable efforts to develop a strong healthcare ecosystem that is sustainable, inclusive, and highly responsive to the needs of the community. In line with the same and to reaffirm its commitment to Oman’s Health Vision 2050, Connect (Oman Exhibitions Organizing Company LLC) is set to organise the Oman Health Exhibition and Conference (OHEC) at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hall 5 from 26 to 28 September 2022. The highly anticipated industry event will be conducted in partnership with Oman’s Ministry of Health and will be supported by the Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (PADC), the Directorate General of Quality Assurance Center (DGQAC) and Directorate General of Private Health Establishments. Alongside the exhibition, drawing attention to the continuously evolving medical developments will be the Oman Health Conference organised by the Oman Medical Association, which is accredited by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB). Cigna, the renowned healthcare, and insurance company, will be the Silver Sponsor for the event. While the timings for the exhibition are from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, the conference will follow a predefined agenda from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm on all three days.

With remarkable developments in the field of healthcare, the Sultanate has, over the years, earned international recognition for its well-defined policies, reliable healthcare system, and emphasis on innovation and research. A reduction in mortality, especially among children, and the ability to control various communicable diseases are further testaments to its unwavering determination. Mirroring the values of ‘quality care and sustained health’, the Oman Health Exhibition and Conference is aligned with the aim of Oman’s Health Vision 2050 which is geared at ensuring that the Omani people live healthy and productive lives through the establishment of a well-organised, equitable, efficient, and responsive health system, grounded by societal values of equity and social justice.

Commenting on the event, Dr. Mohammed Hamdan Al Rubaie, Director General, Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs and Drug Control (DGPA&DC) said, “The Directorate General of Pharmaceutical Affairs & Drug Control (DGPA&DC) is responsible for regulation of pharmaceutical and medical devices to ensure that all pharmaceutical products and medical devices marketed in the Sultanate are safe, effective and of good quality. DGPA&DC is cooperating with all stakeholders, to carry out and monitor the procedures and regulations to ensure that all pharmaceutical products and medical devices are safe. It is our pleasure to participate in this event, and we look forward to welcoming you in Oman Health Exhibition & Conference (OHEC) in Muscat this September.” The event is dedicated to exploring innovative opportunities, showcasing the latest technologies, services, and facilities, and leveraging trade and investment opportunities. For exhibitors, it will provide a platform to connect with key buyers, potential business partners, vital decision-makers, and other stakeholders from the industry. Prominent companies participating as exhibitors include Mohsin Haider Darwish, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, Aster Group, Muscat Eye Laser Center, and many more.

In addition, acknowledging the growing importance of medical tourism and its role in improving access to quality healthcare, the exhibition will also feature key international players including prominent names from India and Iran. Partners of the Indian state of Kerala, Gulf Madhyamam and Lynx MICE have confirmed to be the India Pavilion Partner at OHEC. Their participation entails a showcase of over 40 hospitals & ayurveda hospitals, as part of an on-going campaign called ‘Heal Me Kerala’, that promotes the south Indian state as a top choice for medical tourism. Other Ayurveda hospitals & wellness centers participating at the India Pavilion include, JASLOK Hospital, HCG cancer specialist, Max Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare.

The Iran Pavilion will include top-choice hospitals from the country’s key cities. The Kowsar Shiraz Hospital, affiliated to the Fars Heart Foundation charity, and based in Iran’s Shiraz city, is participating to showcase their capacity, along with their well experienced team of specialists and fully equipped departments that provide excellent treatment services specially for those who are suffering from heart ailments. Other names include Nivad Pharmed Salamat Co., a science base pharmaceutical company working on manufacturing high technology human vaccines; and Behjat Alsalam, a well-known medical tourism company in Oman that facilitates treatment and tourism in Iran. They will present their expertise in providing simple ways to travel to Iran for various kinds of treatments, such as, ophthalmology, orthopaedic, cosmetic, and beauty beside other services like tickets reservations, accommodation, and translators.

Meanwhile, the Oman Health Conference with the central theme ‘Towards Healthcare Excellence’ will offer a unique opportunity for healthcare and medical professionals in the Sultanate to engage meaningfully with those from the private and non-profit sectors. With a designated time for Q&A sessions after each talk, it will also help boost interaction, interest, and awareness amongst participants about the available healthcare services and the latest innovations in the field. In an endeavour to promote research and development in the healthcare field, the conference also invited speakers from healthcare universities, clinical research associations, expository associations, and other healthcare ventures to share their scientific papers, which were then reviewed by the Oman Health Conference Scientific Committee.

An excellent networking platform for medical professionals, traders, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and stakeholders of the healthcare and medical industry, OHEC has registered over 150 exhibitors from over 10 countries and foresees a footfall of more than 5000 attendees. The event is free to attend and open to all. To know more, visit www.omanhealthexpo.com For details and agenda of the speaker’s conference, please refer - https://omanhealthexpo.com/about-the-conference

Alongside, Food & Hospitality Oman, an international trade exhibition, is also being held at the at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hall 4 from 26 to 28 September 2022. The exhibition serves as a business and networking platform for companies and industry stakeholders to promote the latest products and services in the food and beverage, agriculture and fisheries, food processing technologies, kitchen and catering equipment, hotel supplies and equipment, and restaurant and cafe segments. More details can be found here - https://foodandhospitalityoman.com/home

Muscat, Oman, 29 June 2022: The demand for healthcare facilities and medical supplies has drastically increased in the Sultanate of Oman, as the nation witnessed a rapid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. To give impetus to the healthcare industry, the 13th edition of Oman Health Exhibition & Conference (OHEC) will be held in-person from 26-28 September 2022 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman.

OHEC is Oman’s leading exhibition and conference for the health and medical sector providing a networking and business-centric event platform for professionals from the hospital infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical supplies, medical tourism, medical technology, laboratory equipment, instruments and services, international hospitals, health, and medical centers. The event will welcome more than 150 local and international participating companies from Czech Republic, Iran, India, Oman, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, and UAE over 5,000 healthcare professionals and buyers from across Oman and the Middle East region during three days of networking and knowledge exchange sessions.

Despite the recent challenges caused by the spread of COVID-19, the pandemic provided an opportunity to expand existing healthcare system and adapt a resilient approach. Some of the major factors responsible for Oman’s rapid and efficient response in curbing the pandemic were the expansion of healthcare system and efficient vaccination campaign. As outlined in the Oman Vision 2040, health is a national priority leading to remarkable advances in the sector. The rising investment in public and private medical sector in the Sultanate is witnessed with the opening of the SQU Cancer Centre, Hematology Centre, Ministry of Health Diabetic Centre, Oncology Centre, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre, Cardiac Centre, Genetic Centre at The Royal Hospital, IVF Centre at Khoula Hospital, and similar centres in other governorates of Oman.

Ashley Roberts, General Manager, CONNECT – the Organiser of Oman Health Exhibition & Conference in partnership with Ministry of Health Oman states, "COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in realising the importance of investing in sound healthcare system. With advancements in healthcare technology, increasing awareness of personal fitness and wellness, and importance of pre-emptive measures to address health-related issues, Oman Health Exhibition & Conference is set to highlight the demand in healthcare and innovative technologies. In three days of business networking and knowledge exchange in a face-to-face environment, the event will facilitate the industry to reconnect and collaborate for development of the industry.”

In addition to the exhibition showcase, the Oman Health Conference will continue to present fresh insights into the evolution of health and medical sectors post COVID-19. The free-to-attend Conference is organized by Oman Medical Association in partnership with Oman Ministry of Health where renowned speakers, policy makers, practitioners, academicians, researchers, advocacy groups, influential policymakers and industry experts will participate to discuss policies, public health challenges and solutions in a global context. The highly acclaimed Conference will facilitate discussions on a wide range of topics related to improving health at all levels through collaboration and open dialogues. Industry stalwarts specializing in the field of medical science will address the latest findings to improve research, education, healthcare, and policy outcomes in the region; and discuss opportunities, challenges, and solutions to grow the healthcare industry.

Entry is free to the exhibition and conference. To know more, visit www.omanhealthexpo.com

Muscat, Oman, 12 April 2020—Businesses are facing a challenge they would not have dreamed of over a year ago—that of coping and keeping up with the rapidly changing business landscape as a result of COVID-19.

Responding to the need to inform businesses and uphold its commitment to continue to provide useful, relevant, insightful, and practical information about developments, trends, innovations to the industries it serves, Omanexpo will host its first webinar "Steering a Business through COVID-19" from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 20.

The interactive webinar will feature talks from Dr. Fatma Al Yaqoubi, Head of TB and Acute Respiratory Diseases Section, Directorate General for Disease Surveillance and Control, Oman Ministry of Health; Dr. Marie-Louise Van Eck, Regional Medical Director, International SOS; Mohamed Nayaz, Partner, Africa, India & Middle East (AIM) Advisory Services, MENA leader for Resilience Services, Ernst & Young (EY); and Craig Ceppetelli, Executive Director (Interim), Office of International Collaboration, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and will culminate with Q&A sessions after each presentation.

The speakers will share insights on how to mitigate COVID-19 risks within workspaces; mental health and resilience during a pandemic; and strengthening business continuity and resilience to disruptive events in the MENA region, among others.

Ashley Roberts, Acting General Manager and Portfolio Director of Omanexpo, says "As an exhibition and conferences organiser, we need to continue to innovate and adapt to the current restrictions on hosting mass gatherings by using virtual platforms to enable us to continue to play our role in delivering meaningful events for our customers and markets."

"We are offering this platform to create new opportunities to facilitate discussion, share ideas and knowledge while providing continuity for businesses and industries. We will also be offering services for companies who need to organise their own webinars," he adds.

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The webinar is supported by the Oman Ministry of Health, Ernst & Young (EY) and International SOS.

Interested attendees may register for the webinar at https://events.streamgo.co.uk/omanexpo-webinars-steering-a-company-through-COVID-19.

For more information, call +968 98892581.

Muscat, Oman, 10 September 2019 - The ninth edition of Oman Health Exhibition and Conference is slated for September 23 to 25 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre.

In a press conference at the Crowne Plaza Muscat on Tuesday, officials of Omanexpo and representatives of the Ministry of Health addressed a media gathering, formally announcing the details of the upcoming show.

Recognized as Oman's biggest healthcare event, Oman Health Expo will welcome more than 100 exhibition companies from about 13 countries, who will showcase the best of the industry products, services, equipment and technologies representing hospital and medical infrastructure, medical supplies and healthcare services to an anticipated 4,000 visitors from the business, government, private and public sectors.

The associated free-to-attend three-day conference sessions will be presented by a qualified lineup of highly esteemed health and medical experts, who will discuss the health workforce and safe practice environment, human resources in health, health labor market trends and dynamics, patient safety, risk and performance management. The two-day workshops designed for medical specialists will also be a free-to-attend affair. The sessions are accredited by the Oman Specialty Board (OMSB).

The organizers have also ensured a more worthwhile visitor experience by offering free medical consultations with specialists from some of the biggest clinics, hospitals and healthcare providers in Germany, Iran, India, UAE, Thailand, Malaysia and Turkey.

Ahmed Sayed, Exhibition Director, Oman Health Exhibition and Conference, says "We are working closely with the Ministry of Health in order to provide proper and relevant information about health and medical issues in Oman that are aligned with the government's initiatives and long-term plan."

"We are continuously finding ways to enhance our platform such that our exhibitors, stakeholders, and visitors are assured of a worthwhile return on investment by ensuring proper representation of all the key sectors within the health and medical industry, and offer new and diversified range of products, services and technologies. We also want to help encourage new investments into Oman's health resources and current projects," he adds.

To date Oman Health Exhibition & Conference has enlisted the support of Khimji Ramdas-Health and Medical Infrastructure, Aster Hospitals, Capital Market Authority, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and the Directorate Medical Technologies, Ministry of Health.

Muscat, Oman, 4 August 2019-Influential leaders and policy makers from Oman's health and medical sector met with officials of the biggest exhibitions and conference organizer Omanexpo for Oman Health Exhibition & Conference 2019. The meeting was held on July 17 at the Crowne Plaza Muscat.

The meeting was organized in preparation for the upcoming ninth edition of Oman Health Exhibition & Conference, the Sultanate's largest healthcare event, with the aim of gathering strategic and technical insights on current key issues, challenges and opportunities in Oman's health and medical sector and helping shape new solutions to meet the sector's dynamic requirements. These will serve as a base for developing the event's conference agenda, and stimulating close and meaningful dialogue, interaction and networking among main industry representatives in a bid to help drive the sector's development and growth and to support the government's short and long-term initiatives to advance the industry.

Present at the meeting were directors, primary healthcare experts, heads of the medical devices departments of the Ministry of Health, patient and safety managers of the National Quality Centre, Oman and specialists from the Armed Forces Medical Service and the Royal Oman Police (ROP) Medical Services.

Ahmed Sayed, exhibition director, Oman Health Exhibition and Conference, says "We are glad to see the positive response to this event from the relevant representatives from the industry as with the continued support of the Ministry of Health. We are committed to organizing industry meetings such as this to ensure that this event serves a real purpose for Oman and its fast-growing healthcare industry. Only through close collaboration and year-round interaction with stakeholders could we ensure that we are on the right track."

Oman Health Exhibition and Conference is scheduled to open from the 23rd to the 25th of September at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The ninth edition of this landmark event expects to welcome more than 100 exhibition companies from more than 10 countries, showcasing the best of the industry products, services, equipment and technologies representing hospital and medical infrastructure, medical supplies and healthcare services.

Concurrent to the exhibition is a three-day conference and a two-day workshop accredited by the Oman Specialty Board (OMSB), which will be presented by a qualified lineup of highly esteemed health and medical experts.

Providing added value are the business-to-business meetings, guaranteeing significant return on investment (ROI) for exhibitors. The organizers have also ensured a more worthwhile visitor experience by offering free medical consultations with specialists from some of the biggest clinics, hospitals and healthcare providers in Germany, Iran, India, UAE, Thailand, Malaysia and Turkey.

Oman Health Exhibition and Conference is recognized as Oman's biggest healthcare event and has been supported by the Ministry of Health since its launch in 2009.