Convene - February 2016

9,687-square-foot Junior Ballroom.

Meeting planners will also have 10 hospitality suites varying from 600 to 900 square feet to use for everything from VIP hosting to trade-show offices. Fully soundproofed, the suites will come with the latest in communications and audiovisual technologies, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. Other on-site amenities will include a VIP pavilion and a 4,200-space parking garage.

Oman’s position as a knowledge, innova-
tion, education, and research hub serves as
a complementary asset to its ample future
meeting facilities. For example, its strides in
public health have earned it a top ranking
from the United Nations Human Develop-
ment Report, which ranked 135 countries
that have made the biggest strides in pub-
lic health care in recent decades. Oman’s
medical facilities, like those within the Sul-
tan Qaboos Medical City, have also helped
to attract global events like the International
Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Regionals –
4th Middle East & Africa Osteoporosis Meet-
ing in 2017.

“The venue plays a central role in the success of the meeting, and the OCEC provides exceptional facilities,” said Judy Stenmark, CEO of IOF. “What’s more, it is backed by an expert and experienced team of professionals who understand the specific needs of congresses such as ours. Oman itself was a factor in our decision — it is a central and well-connected location for our delegates, has a growing reputation as a medical hub, and, of course, it is a wonderful country to visit.” For more information: Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre — Gillian Taylor, Director of Business Development; +968 9526

4247; gtaylor@omanconvention.com;
omanconvention.com
Bright future When it opens, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre will change the face of business events in the re-
gion. As of September 2015, the facility has 22 international, regional, and national exhibitions and conventions on its calendar.