Muscat – Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is expecting to hold more than 15 regional and international events in 2024. The centre experienced an exceptional rebound post-COVID-19 with around 1.5mn visitors in 2023, a 25% increase from 2022 figures.

OCEC has positioned itself as Oman’s premier MICE venue by attracting large-scale events which have a significant impact on the sultanate’s economic development. 

Among the events this year, OCEC has hosted the Middle East Space Conference, the International Occupational Health Summit and the General Arab Insurance Federation Conference, welcoming thousands of visitors to its first-class convention centre, a press release stated.  

In the coming months, OCEC will host the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress, the International Investment Forum and the annual Green Hydrogen Summit, one of the leading regional events on green energy transition.

Attending ITB Berlin last week, Said al Shanfari, CEO of OCEC, stated his confidence in OCEC’s further growth in 2024. “This year, we have three strategic drivers –  sustainability, digitalisation and inclusivity. Our aim is to make our venue a space for all, investing in the right technologies and creating new opportunities for event organisers and visitors alike. Our major project will also focus on making  OCEC a sustainable venue in the region through a groundbreaking solar panel project happening in 2024. I am grateful to the local associations for their support in enabling us to attract international events to Oman, ensuring that OCEC remains a premier venue in the region.”

 OCEC hosted visitors from over 90 countries in 2023, confirming Oman’s visibility on the regional and international scenes. The significant rise in visitor numbers reflects the growing confidence in the award-winning venue and Oman as a preferred destination for business tourism events.