Pioneer and leading exhibitions and conferences organizer Omanexpo is stepping up efforts in its preparations for its big event slated from March 21 to 23, 2011 at the Oman International Exhibition Center.

The BIG Show 2011, formerly “The Interiors & Buildex Exhibition,” an event that has established its reputation as one of the most significant events representing the building and construction sector in Oman, underlines government initiatives to hasten investment in infrastructure projects with its offering of the latest industry products, equipment and services, and to open up new markets and opportunities for international companies in the sultanate.

Over 200 companies from more than 30 countries will exhibit an extensive range of the latest types of building materials, construction equipment, and interior furnishings.  The event will feature the national pavilions of India, Italy, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the UK and the UAE.  Local companies have also expressed huge interest, as evidenced by the growing number of exhibitors.  Among the big names that have signed up are Khimji Ramdas Bait Al Ahlam, OMASCO, Wolf Enterprises, Al Mutawaa Trading Company, Abou Nabil, Muscat Electronics, Al Maha Ceramics, Service & Trade, Al Anwar Ceramics Company, Sadolin Paints, Al Bilad Building Materials, Henkel Polybit, Al Turki Enterprises, Suleiman Al Fadhi, Nuhas Oman, and Tech Windows.

This year’s event will also launch two new features: a conference on emerging sustainable technologies and infrastructure investment in Oman; and a special Construction Equipment and Demonstration Zone, where, for the first time in the region, suppliers, manufacturers and distributors will be able to provide demonstrations of how their heavy equipment works and showcase their unique and advanced features.  

“The BIG Show, once again, will be a much-awaited event this year.  With the overwhelming response we have received and are still receiving especially from international companies, along with the considerable growth of the industry, this event will undoubtedly be of significant benefit to the construction sector,” said Omanexpo general manager Nasser Diab.

Diab added that the pace at which the sector is moving greatly eases Omanexpo’s efforts to support the industry and to market Oman as a business destination to the world.  “This is why we are continuously exploring ways, adding new and relevant features to add more value to the event and to fortify its status as one of the most important events in the region,” he said.

Recently, Sharjah-based company Hamriyah Free Zone signed up as The BIG Show’s VIP Lounge Sponsor, adding to the event’s existing roster of sponsors, such as Platinum Sponsor Windows 2000, Gold Sponsor Panorama Windows Co. LLC, and Visitor Badge Sponsor Mohammad Riaz & Partner LLC. 
The BIG Show 2011 is supported by the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI), UK Trade & Investment, Oman Society of Contractors, and Oman Society of Engineers.  Agility is the official logistics partner and Golden Tulip is the event’s Official Hotel.