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Business events in Muscat

Muscat has become a regular stop on the Gulf events circuit since the opening of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, a large modern venue close to Muscat International Airport that now hosts most of the capital's trade shows and congresses. The calendar is broad for a city of its size: energy, with the Oman Petroleum & Energy Show, power and water weeks and a sustainability week; technology, with COMEX, Oman's long-running technology show; plus healthcare congresses and health exhibitions, food and agriculture, fisheries, logistics, plastics, construction and design. Smaller conferences use hotels such as the Sheraton Oman, the JW Marriott Muscat and the St. Regis Al Mouj. The season runs from October to April, with November, December and spring the busiest; summer is very hot, although the southern Dhofar region is cooler during its monsoon season. Citizens of many countries can visit Oman visa-free for short stays, and others apply for an eVisa online. Muscat is spread along the coast, so pick a hotel near the convention centre or the airport for exhibitions.

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Frequently asked questions about events in Muscat

What is the main exhibition venue in Muscat?
The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, close to Muscat International Airport, hosts most of the capital's trade shows, congresses and large conferences. Smaller events use hotel venues such as the Sheraton Oman Hotel, the JW Marriott Hotel Muscat, the Crowne Plaza Muscat and The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort.
Which industries are strongest at Muscat's business events?
Energy leads, with oil and gas, power, water and sustainability events that reflect Oman's energy transition and hydrogen ambitions. Healthcare congresses and exhibitions are frequent, and technology is represented by COMEX and AI and cybersecurity events. Food, agriculture, fisheries, logistics, construction and manufacturing shows round out the calendar.
Do I need a visa to attend an event in Oman?
GCC citizens need no visa. Citizens of many other countries can enter Oman visa-free for a short stay, and others can apply for an eVisa online through the Royal Oman Police portal. Business visitors, exhibitors and speakers staying longer may need a different visa type. Check the current rules for your nationality before booking, as they change.
When is the best time to attend events in Muscat?
October to April, when temperatures are comfortable and most exhibitions and congresses take place. The weeks from November to January and the spring months are the busiest. From May to September Muscat is very hot and the calendar is light. Oman's weekend falls on Friday and Saturday.

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