Thursday 08 / May / 2025
Muscat: The fourth edition of the Gulf Takattuf Exhibition for small, medium, and micro-enterprise entrepreneurs commenced on Thursday, featuring over 200 participating institutions from Oman and the rest of the GCC countries.
The three-day event was inaugurated by Abdulsalam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority.
In her opening speech, HH Sayyida Hujaija Jaifar Al Said emphasised that this year’s edition builds on the successes of previous ones, highlighting the exhibition’s role in supporting SMEs and fostering their economic growth.
She noted that this year’s edition includes the participation of students from Oman Tourism College, who will receive training in event management and coordination. Their involvement, she added, provides valuable hands-on experience and skill development.
The exhibition will also feature a free post-event bootcamp for participating entrepreneurs and business owners, offering a business lab and an innovation clinic to enhance their skills and encourage collaboration. The session will be led by trainer Bassim Ahmed Al Balushi, a specialist in workplace development and a consultant in managerial and self-empowerment.
Several participants underscored the exhibition’s importance in promoting their products and services. Alia Abdullah stated that her participation in "Takattuf" presents a valuable marketing opportunity, citing the event’s past successes and the support services it provides as key incentives for entrepreneurs.
On her turn, Siham Ahmed Al Harthy, a board member of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), stressed that such exhibitions help SMEs access new markets while offering consumers a centralized platform to explore diverse products. She affirmed OCCI’s support for local and international exhibitions of this nature.
Meanwhile, Nabila Abdullah Al Balushi, a first-time participant, described the event as an ideal opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange expertise, and learn from their challenges. She added that the exhibition serves as a prime platform to showcase products to a broad audience, opening doors for expansion into new markets.
The Gulf "Takattuf" Exhibition aims to support and promote SME projects, provide a platform for product displays, and enhance local commercial awareness while fostering business opportunities and knowledge exchange among GCC entrepreneurs.
Held at Fraser Suites Hotel, the exhibition also facilitates partnerships and collaboration among institutions, particularly given the diversity of exhibitors and participants from across the GCC.
The fourth edition of the Gulf "Takattuf" Exhibition is held in strategic partnership with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is organized by Gulf "Takattuf" Exhibition for SME Entrepreneurs Kicks Off in Its Fourth Edition**
The fourth edition of the Gulf "Takattuf" Exhibition for small, medium, and micro-enterprise entrepreneurs commenced today, featuring over 200 participating institutions from Oman and GCC countries. The three-day event was inaugurated by His Excellency Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority.
In her opening speech, Her Highness Sayyida Hajija bint Jaifer Al Said emphasized that this year’s edition builds on the successes of previous iterations, highlighting the exhibition’s role in supporting SMEs and fostering their economic growth.
She noted that this year’s edition includes the participation of students from the Oman Tourism College, who will receive training in event management and coordination. Their involvement, she added, provides valuable hands-on experience and skill development.
The exhibition will also feature a free post-event bootcamp for participating entrepreneurs and business owners, offering a business lab and an innovation clinic to enhance their skills and encourage collaboration. The session will be led by trainer Bassim bin Ahmed Al Balushi, a specialist in workplace development and a consultant in managerial and self-empowerment.
Several participants underscored the exhibition’s importance in promoting their products and services. Alia bint Abdullah stated that her participation in "Takattuf" presents a valuable marketing opportunity, citing the event’s past successes and the support services it provides as key incentives for entrepreneurs.
Siham bint Ahmed Al Harthiya, a board member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), stressed that such exhibitions help SMEs access new markets while offering consumers a centralized platform to explore diverse products. She affirmed OCCI’s support for local and international exhibitions of this nature.
Nabila bint Abdullah Al Balushi, a first-time participant, described the event as an ideal opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange expertise, and learn from their challenges. She added that the exhibition serves as a prime platform to showcase products to a broad audience, opening doors for expansion into new markets.
The Gulf "Takattuf" Exhibition aims to support and promote SME projects, provide a platform for product displays, and enhance local commercial awareness while fostering business opportunities and knowledge exchange among GCC entrepreneurs.
Held at Fraser Suites Hotel, the exhibition also facilitates partnerships and collaboration among institutions, particularly given the diversity of exhibitors and participants from across the GCC.
The fourth edition of the Gulf "Takattuf" Exhibition is held in strategic partnership with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is organized by LYNX Exhibitions and Events.
