Kuwait participates in Oman's 8th Food and Hotel Fair

Kuwait is participating in Oman's Food and Hotel Fair, which has kicked off on Monday in Oman International Exhibition Center, to showcase technologies and trends in the food catering industry. Assistant Undersecretary, Deputy Chairman for Administrative and Financial Affairs in the Kuwait Public Authority for Industry Bani Nasser Al-Hajri, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that Kuwait is taking part in the fair, organized by Omanexpo company, in response to an invitation from Oman. He noted that there is a number of hotels preparation and food services companies present at the fair. The chairman also added that Kuwait's part of the exhibit is 180 square meters, consisting of local factories' representatives, such as Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Co, Al-Rawdatain Water Bottling Co, Al-Ghanim and Sons, New Exhibition Co, Al-Hasawi Industrial Group, and others. The authority is studying the possibility of internationally selling Kuwaiti products, he noted, adding that it is currently monitoring regional markets, with plans to organize exhibitions in those countries to sell local products. Many GCC and international companies participate in the fair each year to present new technologies in the field of catering and food industries as well as hotel food services and products, said Al-Hajri Oman Chefs Society will also take part in the event which will be held for three days where chefs compete to cook the best local and international meals. Al-Hajri noted that the Omani market enjoys great investment opportunities in the food business and is considered hub where international companies meet.