Sayyid shihab presides over opening of muscat book fair. Assigned by his majesty sultan haitham bin tarik, his highness sayyid shihab bin tariq al said, advisor to his majesty the sultan, presided over the opening of the 25th edition of muscat. Nearly 820,000 people visited the 10day long muscat international book fair at the oman international exhibition centre that concluded on saturday. The 24th edition of the muscat international book fair will be held at the oman convention and exhibition centre between february 21 and march 2. Muscat international book fair opens the arabian stories news. The committee discussed a range of topics that included preparations for the 24th edition of muscat international book fair scheduled to kick off during 21 february 2019 to 3 march 2019 at oman convention and exhibition centre. Why wait plan your travel with world class luxury airline. Under the patronage of the ministry of energy and minerals moem, opes provides an effective business and networking platform, serving as a key meeting point for energy professionals, oil. The book fair will run until march 2 at the oman convention and exhibition centre. Muscat, feb 21 under the auspices of mohammed bin sultan al busaidy, minister of state and governor of dhofar governorate, the muscat international book fair 2018 was opened in the presence of dr abdulmunim bin mansour al hasani, minister of information, and head of the main committee of the fair, and high ranking official from various ministries, public authorities and public and private. Four new countries to participate at muscat book fair 2019. The sharjah international book fair now part of the american library association announced a new collaboration in 20 to create and deliver a unique, high quality professional development and continuing education experience each. They were going through the names of the books with much delight.
Muscat international book fair was opened at oman international exhibition centre on wednesday under the patronage of mohammed bin al zubair, advisor to. Oman convention and exhibition center 25th muscat international book fair report. Sharjah international book fair 39th edition will take place in sharjah expo centre during 03 november 2021. Abu dhabi international book fairabu dhabi international book fair, once. It targets all aspects of the health and wellness industry, opening doors for health products, services and facilities, and opportunities for new developments, trends, trade and investment. Oman and japan two nations united by timeless bonds. The 25th edition of the muscat book fair will be held from february 22 march 2 with the participation of 946 publishing houses from 32 countries at oman convention and exhibition centre ocec. Muscat international book fair the omani centre for human.
Muscat unaoic the 25th edition of the muscat international book fair kicked off at oman convention and exhibition centre on saturday. Nearly 50 titles in literature, philosophy, politics and social studies were censored, most of them literary works by omani authors, whether resident in oman or living abroad. According to the minister of information, dr abdul moneim alhassani, no book will be banned in the era of the information revolution. The 25th muscat international book fair has been postponed to next month following the demise of his majesty sultan qaboos bin said. Muscat international book fair 2021 oman exhibition. Oman trade shows 2021, oman exhibitions, oman fairs. A space to inspire and connect, it offers a gateway to oman s magnificent. The centre participated in the muscat international book fair 2019 from 21 february to 3 march at the amman convention and exhibition center. The venue is designed to accommodate world congresses, exhibitions, regional meetings, gala events, performances and concerts. Fun for all the family, the autumn fair fair features thousands of products from around the world. China to participate in muscat intl book fair for the. Of course also other interesting trade fairs can take place in muscat, which are not yet known to us. Dec 12, 2017 muscat book fair from feb 18 12122017 oman observer muscat.
Oman oil and gas exhibition center oil and gas conference. The embassy of japan opened the japan booth in the 25th muscat international book fair at oman convention and exhibition centre in. Artistic censorship and harassment of online activists. It will be inaugurated by the ahmed bin nasser al mahrazi, minister of tourism, at a special opening ceremony on february 20. However, censorship was widespread at the book fair with many books by omani writers seized and banned from display. Speaking in his capacity as head of muscat international book fair.
The muscat international book fair has been launched since its first stages until today with rapid steps of development and expansion, which contributed to the activation of the cultural movement in the sultanate, which enabled it to be part of the important cultural exhibitions and exhibitions on the map of international exhibitions and an important cultural, intellectual and literary forum. Also you can organize your result by title, author, or by category. The 21st edition of the muscat international book fair was inaugurated at the oman international exhibition centre on wednesday. The exhibition offers local and international industry stakeholders a gateway into. A different muscat international book fair oman observer. Muscat international book fair opens oman news oman. We spoke inside the societys stall within the expansive oman convention and exhibition centre where the book fair was held in late february. Project oman, the international construction technology, infrastructure and building materials exhibition, is held from 25 27 october 2021, at the oman convention and exhibition centre. Trade fairs muscat appointments from march 2021 worldwide. If you know trade fairs in muscat that are not listed, you can transmit them to us via announce new trade fair our team will update them in a timely manner to promote these fairs as. Magzi will be the only company to operate lifting, handling and site services at the exhibition. Trade show calendar africa middle east may 2021 eventseye. The muscat international book fair has once again seen numerous books banned and impounded most of them, and the most significant of them, by omani authors. As far as we can gather from what omani intellectuals and writers are saying online, a total of 30 books, fiction and nonfiction, fell foul of the censors.
Trade fairs oman appointments from may 2021 worldwide. Comex it, telecom and technology exhibition and conference 28mar2017 01apr2017. In late february every year the omani capital, muscat, hosts an international book fair. As far as we can gather from what omani intellectuals and writers are saying online, a total of. Censorship continues under omans new sultan at muscat. Abdul munim bin mansour al hasani, minister of information, has decided to postpone the event to next month. Trade show, trade event, expo and conference organizer in oman. Last year, 946 publishing houses from 32 countries took part at the fair at oman convention and exhibition centre ocec. Omani students visit saudi pavilion at muscat fair arab news. The 25th edition of the muscat book fair started at oman convention and exhibition centre.
Yet every year the muscat book fair does ban certain books, either because of their content or because of. Fitted with the very latest technology, ocec is a venue for events of all sizes. According to officials, the book fair will take place at the oman convention and exhibition centre from 21 february to 2 march, 2019. The main organising committee of muscat international book fair held a meeting on tuesday under the chairmanship of dr abdulmunim bin mansour al hasani, minister of information and head of the committee. The muscat book fair 2019 will open on february 21 at 10am for students and 2pm to 10pm for the general public, and features an array of books with 523,000 titles. The 2020 muscat international book fair, now in its 25th edition, has once again seen many books by omani writers seized and banned. From handy household items to mouthwatering food stalls, popular fashion to childrens toys, new to market products to old favourites this 9 day consumer fair has something for everyone.
Muscat book fair pulls out all stops to attract visitors. Muscat international book fair today the beginning arabic class left after break to go to the muscat international book fair, which started up last weekend and finishes up this weekend. Find all upcoming trade shows in oman, latest oman trade shows, oman trade fairs, exhibitions in oman, conferences held in oman. Over 500,000 book titles on display at muscat book fair. Advisor to his majesty opens muscat international book fair.
Speaking in his capacity as head of muscat international book fair committee, dr. Muscat international book fair 2018 begins oman observer. Sibf 2021 sharjah uae exporoad exhibition services. His highness sayyid shihab bin tariq al said, advisor to his majesty the sultan opened the book fair on saturday evening. Muscat international book fair was opened at oman international exhibition centre on wednesday under the patronage of mohammed bin al zubair. Oman convention and exhibition center 25th muscat international. Earlier, in february the same year, the embassy of japan inaugurated the japan stall at the 25th muscat international book fair at oman convention and exhibition centre in cooperation with the. Some 570 publishing houses, including 30 omani bookshops, have set up stalls at the at the oman international exhibition centre. In oman, one of the most anticipated events of the year is the muscat international book fair, which was first held in. The search for muscat from march 2021 result following trade fairs. Muscat international book fair opens oman news oman news. The 25th edition of the muscat book fair will be held from february. The muscat international book fair has been launched since its first stages until today with rapid steps of development and expansion, which contributed to the activation of the cultural movement in the sultanate, which enabled it to be part of the important.
Idf oman is a mustsee event and i would not hesitate to book my booth as e. The london book fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and. The book fair and exhibition has showed the capabilities and capacity of the oman exhibition and convention centre for meeting the requirement of the crowds of thirsty intellectuals who were there since early morning till late evening. The trade fair underlines investment opportunities in oman and optimizes international trade relations and business partnerships. Also, you can use filtering by year, publisher name, or country. Muscat international book fair the omani centre for. Censorship blights muscat book fair yet again the omani. Mar 20, 2020 said al saqlawi, president of the omani society for writers and literati.
China to participate in muscat intl book fair for the first. Muscat book fair to focus on oman renaissance philosophy. Architecturally advanced in design and capability, this worldclass venue is amongst the first to be built to meet the rigorous leed certification by the u. The 24th muscat international book fair will be open to public starting 21 february, 2019, the ministry of information has announced. Muscat international book fair attracts 650 publishing. Muscat international book fair from feb 21 to march 3. Oman observer the 25th edition of the muscat book fair started at. Its at an exhibition center next to the golden tulip hotel and across the highway from the airport. The book fair will now be held on february 22 to march 2, 2020. Oman international exhibition centre, muscat, oman. Muscat international book fair attracts 650 publishing houses.
East expo llc organizers is a well established exhibition organizing company in oman, comprising of an enthusiastic team of young, experienced and dynamic professionals, who have the passion and requisite skills to organize high profile events for our prestigious exhibitors and clientele. Feb 14, 2019 the 24th edition of the book fair, scheduled from february 20 to march 2, will see participation of 882 publishers from 30 countries, oman s minister of information abdul munim bin mansour al hasani revealed at a press conference in muscat. Muscat, feb 16 the 22nd edition of muscat international book fair featuring 450,000 titles from 750 global publishers will be held from february 22 to march 4 under the auspices of dr abdulmunim bin mansour al hasani, minister of information, at the new oman conference and exhibition centre. Schedule of trade fairs with current 12 trade fairs in muscat. How can i get to the muscat international book fair. According to officials, the book fair will take place. In other developments, the 25th edition of the muscat book fair was held between 22nd february and 2nd march 2020 at the oman convention exhibition centre. The search for oman from may 2021 result following trade fairs. Imtec oman international medical tourism exhibition. Mibf at the oman convention and exhibition centre on saturday. Muscat book fair postponed the arabian stories news. Muscat international book fair application contains important details. Muscat book fair officially inaugurated oman observer.
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