Conferences & Exhibitions

The theme of the 2nd Annual World Islamic Retail Banking Conference is ‘Spearheading change in Islamic retail banking landscape’. The Islamic Retail Banking industry is gradually expanding from regional business into Global. The main competition faced by Islamic retail banks is from conventional banks. Islamic financial institutions hold assets that exceed $822 billion (Dh3 trillion) and the value of Shariah-compliant bonds was $100bn in 2009, Saudi Arabia's central bank governor Muhammad Al Jasser said. Islamic Retail banking is to lead asset growth of the Islamic Finance industry.

The purpose of this forum is to bring together international experts from International health organizations, national health authorities, local diabetic associations, academics, and local, regional and global media to:

Highlight the rising prevalence of diabetes and its complications in the world in general and in the middle east in particular
Discuss the recent issues related to prevention, management and treatment of diabetes.
Develop global and national strategies to reduce the socio-economic burden of diabetes.

Aimed to cater to the growth and development of the country’s logistics industry, the TransOman is organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and supported by other key industry players. The event will be held from October 10 - 12, 2010 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.

Overview

In support of the Sultanate of Oman’s tourism development efforts, Oman International Trade & Exhibitions (OITE) will hold a one-day conference titled “Tourism Development and Management Conference” which will be held alongside the country’s premiere tourism event – the Oman Travel Mart.

The International Jewellery Exhibition - Muscat (IJEX) has supported the jewellery industry and presents an unrivalled and inspirational trade event featuring Omani, GCC and International exhibitors.

The exhibition is also host to the GCC largest display of creative new talent and latest design innovations, providing an exciting environment to browse, keep abreast of market trends, learn about new industry developments, network and form successful business relationships.