The activities of the Fourth Date and Honey Exhibition commenced on Tuesday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center. This event is held with the participation of 100 small and medium-sized companies, date and honey production, export and import entities, as well as several entrepreneurs from within the Sultanate of Oman.
Opening Ceremony and Objectives of the Exhibition
The opening ceremony of this exhibition was chaired by Dr. Said Mohammed Al-Suqri, Economic Advisor in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. This exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in collaboration with the Oman Agricultural Development Company, will continue until October 15. This event showcases Omani products as a festival, highlighting their quality and diversity, and emphasizes the richness of products harvested from palm groves and honey in the Sultanate of Oman.
Business and Investment Opportunities
This exhibition provides companies and entities active in the production, packaging, export, and import of dates, honey, and their derivatives with an opportunity to showcase their products and expand the horizons of trade and investment in this sector. Additionally, the goal of this exhibition is to enhance the quality of Omani products and open new markets for them, which contributes to increasing their competitiveness and strengthening their presence in local, regional, and international markets.
Yahya Khalfan Al-Hadibi, Director of the Marketing Department at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, announced to Oman News Agency that 100 companies and entities in the field of dates and honey are participating in this edition of the exhibition. He emphasized the marketing identity of the products, their compliance with specific standards, and laboratory tests for honey, adding that participants receive quality certificates for standards and packaging of products to transition from traditional aspects to innovative marketing identities.
This exhibition serves as a platform to showcase the latest technologies and modern applications in the production, processing, and packaging of dates and honey, facilitating the exchange of experiences and expertise among producers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs, which leads to improved production mechanisms and increased efficiency and quality of products.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources invites community members, including citizens and residents, to visit this exhibition and benefit from its diverse activities, products, and experiences. Supporting local products and choosing Omani goods represents a direct contribution to supporting business owners and strengthening the national economy.
The Fourth Date and Honey Exhibition acts as a specialized platform to celebrate the fruits of the Sultanate of Oman and highlight its agricultural products, with an authentic identity, a long history, and the economic and nutritional value it carries, referencing the story of the land of Oman and its ongoing generosity.
