Accra:The Fourth Dates and Honey Exhibition commenced at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring participation from 100 small and medium enterprises, companies, and entities involved in the production, manufacturing, exporting, and importing of dates and honey. Entrepreneurs from across the Sultanate of Oman are also part of the event.
According to Oman News Agency, Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Economic Advisor at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, officiated the inauguration ceremony. Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in collaboration with Oman Agriculture Development Company, the exhibition will run until October 23. It celebrates Omani products, emphasizing their quality and diversity, and showcases the rich agricultural heritage of Oman.
The exhibition aims to provide a platform for businesses in the dates and honey sector to introduce their products and expand trade and investment opportunities. It focuses on enhancing the visibility of Omani products in local, regional, and international markets. Yahya Khalfan Al Hadabi, Director of the Marketing Department at the Ministry, highlighted the participation of 100 companies and enterprises, noting the emphasis on marketing identity and standards compliance, along with the acquisition of quality certificates.
Attendees of the exhibition can discover the latest technologies and modern applications in date and honey production, manufacturing, and packaging. The event facilitates the exchange of expertise among producers and entrepreneurs, contributing to the growth and investment in this vital sector. The exhibition also aims to cultivate a culture of consuming local products, which supports the national economy and strengthens food security.
Open daily from 1000 AM to 1000 PM, the exhibition invites citizens and residents to explore the finest dates and honey products, meet with producers, and experience the rich quality and innovation that Oman offers. The Ministry encourages support for local products, emphasizing its importance in bolstering the national economy.
