Oman
L ocated in its own precinct, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is a world-class facility located 10 minutes from Muscat International Airport on the outskirts of the city. The centre is perfectly suited to host international, regional and national conventions, exhibitions and business events.
The new convention centre, of which Phase 1 opened in September 2016, has already become recognised as a national landmark. The centre was built to meet the rigorous US Green Building Council’ s LEED certifi cation, making it one of the most modern and sustainable in the world.
The convention centre, which is operated by AEG Ogden, features a tiered auditorium which can seat 3,200 delegates, has a 456- seat theatre, two ballrooms, 10 fully-equipped meeting rooms and more than 22,000sqm of column-free exhibition space. The auditorium and ballroom are both expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
As part of the development, a 5-star hotel, two 4-star hotels, a 3-star hotel, and a number of fully serviced apartments, offer over 1,000 hotel rooms. A conveniently located shopping centre adds to the comprehensive environment.
OECC at a glance
• 3,200-capacity auditorium
• 456-seat theatre
• 2 ballrooms
• 10 meeting rooms
• 22,000sqm of pillar-free fl oor space
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