The Omani capital is preparing to host the first ever expo for the fire, safety and security industries in the country
OFSEC 2015 is due to be held from 14-16 September 2015 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Muscat.
Recent and ongoing development in Oman and across the Middle East as a whole has made the region one of the most vibrant safety and security markets in the world, with an annual growth rate of 10 per cent since 2012, according to research by security firm G4S.
In this, its inaugural edition, OFSEC is set to bring together decision makers such as government officials and the heads of companies, along with around 100 local and international exhibitors from 26 countries.
Exhibitors will be showcasing the latest technologies, products and services to meet the needs of governments, businesses and commercial entities from a across broad range of industry sectors, including aviation, construction, manufacturing, transport, oil and gas.
OFSEC has collaborated with government bodies, leading industry associations, research partners and specialists to ensure that the exhibition caters to the entire fire, safety and security sectors, with its focus divided into a number of key areas.
Exhibitors will be organised under the headings of commercial security, crisis and risk management, critical infrastructure, emergency and rescue, fire and protection, hazard and disaster management, information security, health and safety, smart home/office/city, training and consultation, transport safety and security, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Also co-located with the exhibition will be the Middle East Cyber Security Conference, which is scheduled for 15-16 September 2015 at the Hotel Golden Tulip Seeb.
