Oman is gearing up to host Food and Hospitality Oman (FHO), the sultanate's largest international business event for the food and hospitality sectors.

Now in its 16th edition, FHO will be held from September 18 to 20 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center.

Organised by Connect (Oman Exhibitions Organizing Company LLC) and held under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources, the event will be inaugurated by Dr Saud bin Hamood bin Ahmed Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources of Oman.

Oman Air Catering, a prominent leader within the aviation catering domain that has the logistics capability of over 18,000 meals per day, is the Host Organisation.

FHO is being held in partnership with A’Saffa Foods SAOG as the Poultry Sponsor.

“At Oman Air Catering, we are committed to providing unparalleled services by adopting the highest standards of excellence and innovation. Our support for Food and Hospitality Oman reflects the diligent efforts of the Oman Air Catering team to showcase the richness that the Sultanate of Oman enjoys in the food and hospitality sectors,” said Al Waleed bin Zaher Al Abri, General Manager, Commercial Affairs, Oman Air Catering.

“We are delighted to participate in Food and Hospitality Oman as it represents the significance of the food industry in the Sultanate of Oman. It helps to develop market relationships and find new and diverse sources and business in the food and hospitality industry. We also invite guests to visit our platform and learn more about A’Saffa Foods products,” said Hamdoon Al Suqri, Chief Commercial Officer, A’Saffa Foods SAOG.

FHO is set to provide a platform for exhibitors from Oman, Bangladesh, Belgium, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, and the UAE. These industry frontrunners will converge to share ground-breaking innovations, strategic insights, and significant developments in the agriculture, food, and hospitality sectors.

Co-located at the event will be the FHO Knowledge Hub featuring insightful workshop sessions accredited by CPD certification. The free-to-attend sessions will promote interactions and thought-provoking panel discussions on subjects such as unlocking the potential of the food industry for a sustainable future and elevating the standards of hospitality as a whole.

Among the event's key exhibitors are notable entities such as Oman Air Catering, A’Saffa Foods SAOG, Gulf Mushroom, INOX Kitchen Equipment, National Distribution Company, Oman Tourism College and Saraya Distributors. – TradeArabia News Service