THE OMAN CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE RECRUITMENT DRIVE. As the Sultanate of Oman’s iconic landmark venue prepares for its highly-anticipated Phase One opening in the first quarter of 2016, the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is launching a worldwide recruitment drive to fill 50 full-time key positions in events, operations, hospitality and technology.
Commenting on the significant contribution of the Travel and Tourism industry to Oman’s national economy, Eng. Wael Al Lawati, Omran Group CEO, the government body that drives the investment, growth and development of tourism in the Sultanate highlighted the OCEC will not only serve to boost Oman’s image and accessibility as a tourist destination, but will also generate a significant economic stimulus and on-going revenue and in doing so, contribute to the further diversification of the national economy.
Oman Convention Exhibition Centre Hotel
“The OCEC, with its surrounding precinct, is expected to generate over USD760 million in local spending during the development phases, and will create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities,” said Eng. Al Lawati.
OCEC’s General Manager, Trevor McCartney added, “As a leader in the business events industry and business development in Oman, one of the main roles of the OCEC is to power employment and commercial opportunities in this sector, driving the Sultanate towards a diversified, sustainable and prosperous economic future.”
“This recruitment campaign is very much part of our commitment to that vision and is one of many to come. We look forward to welcoming new employees to the fast-growing OCEC family and eagerly anticipate their contributions, as we look to welcome over 600,000 visitors per annum on completion,” said McCartney.
Applications should be submitted via www.omanconvention.com/careers or delivered to: P.O.Box 1659, Al Athaiba, P.C. 130, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is located in its own fully integrated precinct only four kilometres from Muscat International Airport.
The design of the Centre will ensure a flow of the meetings space to suit the most discerning conference and exhibition organisers. It also incorporates expansive concourse areas to enable ease of large delegations with floor to ceiling windows overlooking landscaped gardens and water features.
OCEC Aerial View
The Centre will feature two tiered auditoriums to seat 3,200 and 450, while the five exhibition halls will feature 22,000 square metres of column-free exhibition space. Hall 1 will have a superior fit out, specialised acoustic treatment, advanced lighting and rigging requirements to act as a multi-purpose space for plenary sessions, concerts, performances and gala dinners on a larger scale. Halls 1 & 2 combined will seat up to 10,000 seated in theatre-style.
The Centre will also include an additional 13 meeting rooms for 80-300 delegates, two well-appointed ballrooms to seat up to 2,590, 10 hospitality suites, a VIP Pavilion, a spacious food-court and a multi-storey car park with a capacity for 4,000 vehicles.
The Precinct will provide the infrastructure necessary to host successful international, regional and local events and is there for the enjoyment of delegates, visitors and the local community. The precinct includes a five star hotel linked to the Convention Centre, two four star properties, a three star hotel and apartments with a combined total of 1,000 rooms. A business park and a retail shopping mall, surrounded by a nature reserve which will be a haven for Oman’s exotic birdlife, together with parklands and a wadi (valley) park, are also part of this picturesque precinct.
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