This FAQ is intended to provide our valued visitors and prospects, with crucial information of the exhibition at a glance and clarifies a number of queries that have arisen over a period of time.

• Why should I visit?
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• What are the dates and timings & where is the venue?
  HME is scheduled to be organized from August 4 – 6, 2009 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre (OIEC), strategically located in front of the Muscat International Airport & next to the Golden Tulip Hotel which also has a conference facility & a lively night club.
  
  The exhibition hall will remain open from 9 am – 1:15 pm and 4:45 pm – 9:15 pm. Timings are from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm.
  
  OIEC is equipped with a state of the art high bandwidth WiFi internet connection, a cafeteria that serves food, hot or cold drinks during the entire exhibition at a very reasonable price. Bringing outside food or edibles in the stalls are not allowed.
  
  Please click here to view the directional map to the exhibition centre.
• How can I register & will there be show tickets or cost to attend?
  Exhibitors can register online by clicking here. As trade visitors, the exhibition is free.
• Where can I view the exhibition layout plan?
  Please click here to find the updated exhibition layout plan.
• What type of participants will I see?
  Please click here.
• Is there a technical session, seminar or a conference and evening social gatherings or activities?
  A conference / seminar program shall be made available online shortly. Participants and sponsors will be kept informed of social networking gatherings in the evening.
• What is the official & unofficial attire?
  We recommend formal attire since it’s a business event & casual wear in the evening session, keeping in mind the modest Islamic values of the country.
• I have registered online, but have not yet received a confirmation. Who do I speak to?
  Ms. Rajani Kamath will happily assist you with any queries related to online registrations.
• What information should I know before I attend?
  For exhibitors, we provide professional assistance in enhancing your exhibition experience & maximizing your turnover, please find below informative materials to cater all of your exhibition requirements. Also have a thorough look at the exhibition brochure to define your objectives to be attained during the course of exhibition.
  
  How to exhibit guide
  Exhibitor training manual
  7 steps for successful exhibiting
  Common trade show marketing mistakes
  Determining visitor types
  Stand Staffing
  
  For visitors, please click here to view the list of companies including their contact details through which you can slot your meeting timings prior to your visit to the exhibition.
  
  HME is a trade & consumer event and under no circumstances will children under 14 be admitted in the exhibition.
• Will there be an exhibitor catalogue, listing all participants & their detailed profile?
  HME exhibitor catalogues will be handed out to all participants & visitors with a full listing of participating companies with their comprehensive details. If you were not able to visit the show but would like to get a copy, please send an email with your request after the show to Mr. Ebrahim Taher. We will be happy to send you an exhibitor catalogue if there are any copies available.