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Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre

Muscat, OMby Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN)

31,276 sqm

Indoor Space

3,200

Plenary Capacity

2,688

Banquet Capacity

55

Breakout Rooms

5

Exhibition Halls

About this Venue

The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is a world-class, purpose-built venue located in Muscat, Oman, within its own fully integrated precinct. Established in 2016, it combines traditional Omani motifs with contemporary designs and offers over 55 flexible meeting space options. The LEED Gold certified facility is dedicated to excellence, sustainability, and innovation, providing advanced audio-visual technology and expansive concourse areas overlooking landscaped gardens and water features. It is designed to host international congresses, exhibitions, regional meetings, gala events, performances, and concerts, playing a pivotal role in boosting Oman's tourism sector and economic growth.

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Venue at a Glance

Venue Type

Convention Centre

City

Muscat

Country

OM

Total Indoor Space

31,276 sqm

Max Plenary

3,200

Max Banquet

2,688

Breakout Rooms

55

Exhibition Halls

5

Airport Distance

10 min

Hotel Rooms (1km)

1,000

Accessibility

70/10

Full Address

Sultan Qaboos Street, Al Athaiba, Muscat, 130, OM

Event Spaces & Rooms

8 configurable spaces

Space NameTypeTheatreClassroomBanquetReceptionArea
Rose Theatre (Main Auditorium)auditorium
Medium Auditoriumauditorium
Grand Ballroomballroom
Junior Ballroomballroom
Exhibition Halls (5 halls)exhibition_hall
Meeting Roomsmeeting_room
Hospitality Suitessuite
VIP Pavilionpavilion

Sustainability

The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is a LEED Gold certified complex, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Key initiatives include a 4.6-megawatt rooftop solar power system with over 8,000 solar panels, generating 7.8 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually and reducing CO2 emissions by 3,317 tCO2e. The building design incorporates natural light and airflow to reduce energy consumption. OCEC actively practices waste management, including recycling, donating event carpets to charities, and partnering with the Oman Food Bank to donate over 1,000 meals in 2024. They encourage exhibitors to adopt the 'Better Stands' initiative for reusable stands and have installed electric vehicle charging stations. OCEC has signed the UFI Net Zero Carbon Events pledge and engages with local communities to expand recycling initiatives.

Certifications

LEED GoldISO 9001:2015ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety)AIPC MemberUFI Net Zero Carbon Events pledge

Notable Past Events

18 events hosted

World Veteran Table Tennis Championships (2023)
Muscat International Book Fair (2023)
Oman Sustainability Week (2023, 2024)
Comex (2023)
Oman Perfume Show (2023)
Gulf Housing Week (2023)
Muscat Art (2023)
SMEs Omani Start Up forum (2023)
Oman Green Hydrogen Summit (2023)
GPCA 18th Annual Forum (2024)
Middle East Space Conference (2024)
Oman International Pharmacy Conference and Exhibition (2024)
Oman Water Conference (2024)
Global Higher Education Exhibition – GHEDEX (2024)
Interior Design Furnishing Expo – IDF Oman (2024)
General Arab Insurance Federation Conference (2024)
The BIG Show - Muscat (2020)
Woman Child Expo (2015)

Subvention & Funding Support

The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is owned and developed by the Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), a government entity. OMRAN drives investment and growth in Oman's tourism sector, aligning with the government's strategy to boost tourism and diversify the economy. The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism also plays a pivotal role in supporting tourism and events, aiming to make Oman a top destination by 2040. This indicates significant government grants, subsidies, and CVB support for events.

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Quick Facts

Airport
10 min drive
Hotels (1km)
1,000 rooms
Exhibition Halls
5
Breakout Rooms
55
Indoor Space
31,276 sqm

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Destination

Muscat, Oman

Middle East — Gulf States

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Data Quality

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Last Verified

5 Apr 2026

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