Press Releases

Speed Meet for Local Suppliers & Buyers
12 Oct ,2009

Muscat – The first Origin Oman Meet-the-Buyer ‘speed meeting' event for local suppliers and buyers will take place Monday 19 October 17 at The Wave Muscat.

The event, organized by Origin Oman - the Government's think and buy local campaign - and sponsored by The Wave Muscat, will bring together over 50 organizations from the public and private sector to
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Origin Oman’s Meet the Buyer
12 Sep ,2009

Muscat – The Origin Oman campaign run by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) is working with The Wave Muscat on a Meet the Buyer event to bring local buyers and suppliers together to optimize both present and future local business opportunities.

“The Origin Oman Team is keen to support local and small businesses and where possible create tender
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The Nejd Explores European Markets
10 Aug ,2009
Muscat - Local luxury candle and soap manufacturer The Nejd hopes to expand its operation into Europe, following the company's successful attendance at the recent Fetes de Geneve in Switzerland.

Eman Al Wahaibi, Director of The Nejd said: “The lead-up to the exhibition was certainly one of the most hectic periods I can recall - but thankfully plenty of fun
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Sustainable Manufacturing – Mission Possible?
08 Jul ,2009
Muscat - Carbon-footprint reductions, design-for-manufacturing, lean and green, accessing finance, zero waste, the industry’s media image and supply chain management are all on this year’s Smart Manufacturing Conference agenda. Scheduled to be held 2 – 3 November at Muscat’s Grand Hyatt Hotel and organized by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) the two-day event will focus on the industry's
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Smart Manufacturing 2009
01 Jul ,2009
Muscat - International delegates from Europe, the Middle East and Asia will converge on Oman to attend the 4th annual Smart Manufacturing Conference organized by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE).

Held under the patronage of His Excellency Maqbool bin Ali Sultan, Minister of Commerce & Industry and with the theme of ‘Survive and Thrive’, this year’s conference will
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Park Inn Hotel Supports Origin Oman Campaign
29 Jun ,2009
Muscat – The Park Inn Hotel has joined the Origin Oman portal (www.originoman.om) and is striving to lead by example.

Launched in September 2008, the Origin Oman campaign urges consumers as well as corporates and government agencies to buy local.

Francois Galoisy, General Manager at the Park Inn Hotel, said: “We definitely support the Origin Oman campaign.
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150 Kilometre Meal Showcases Local Produce
30 May ,2009
Think about the last meal you ate. Where did it come from? Chances are it traveled further to get to your plate than you have over the last few months. “Just take a look at the labels next time you go shopping, asparagus from Thailand, chicken from Brazil, milk from Saudi Arabia, bananas from the Philippines, lamb from
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Origin Oman’s 150 Kilometre Meal: A Win-Win Idea
18 May ,2009
Muscat – Savour a slice of locally grown tomato and you instantly know it doesn't get any better than that. It may be harder to notice the differences between some other locally grown and shipped-in produce - carrots, onions and potatoes - but members of the Origin Oman Team, a government-run campaign dedicated to the economic, environmental and nutritional benefits
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Origin Oman’s Meet-the-Buyer Grand Success
28 Apr ,2009
Muscat – Many of Oman’s top companies turned out on Monday to attend Origin Oman’s Meet-the-Buyer seminar held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel under the patronage of HE Eng. Ahmed Al Dheeb, Under Secretary for Commerce & Industry, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

With panellists from Muscat Municipality; The Wave; PDO; Shell Oman Marketing; Reem Batteries; R&D; and The
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Origin Oman’s Art for Manufacturing’s Sake
26 Apr ,2009
Muscat – Origin Oman’s “Portraits of Manufacturing” photographic exhibition was opened Saturday 25 April at Qurum’s City Centre by HE Eng. Ahmed Al Dheeb, Under Secretary for Commerce & Industry, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

The exhibition which runs until 1 May includes 60 stunning images showcasing the faces of manufacturing. Taken by local photographers – Abdullah Al Shuhi
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