Dubai: The Sultanate of Oman commenced its involvement in the 46th edition of the Big 5 Global exhibition held in Dubai, UAE. This participation includes 22 Omani companies from the construction sector, along with member entities of the OPEX team. Khalid Sulaiman Al Salhi, Director General of Marketing and Commercial Affairs at Madayn, stated that the aim is to enhance Omani exports, explore new markets for Omani industries, promote Omani products, and support SMEs by offering a platform for product display and investor connections. This initiative is also intended to attract investments by showcasing investment opportunities in the construction sector, aligning with Oman Vision 2040.

According to Oman News Agency, the participating factories seek to improve the competitive strength of their products in the international market and widen their commercial activities. The exhibition provides participants the chance to present their products and manufacturing technologies, while Omani company owners have the opportunity to learn about their counterparts' products in the construction sector and the advancements in technology used in production, packaging, and consumer display mechanisms. Lubna Mohammed Al Harthy, Director of the Exports Development Department at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, confirmed that the Ministry's participation in the Big 5 construction exhibition, represented by Oman Exports within the OPEX team, is part of Oman's efforts to bolster the presence of Omani products in regional and global markets and assist national companies in forming new partnerships in one of the largest specialized exhibitions in the Middle East.

She emphasized that the involvement of 22 Omani companies indicates continuous growth in this sector. It also reaffirms the Ministry's dedication to empowering the private sector and enhancing the readiness of Omani companies to penetrate new markets. Oman Exports aims to create an effective participation environment to ensure Omani companies derive maximum benefit from this international event through direct business meetings and interactions with key investors and importers.