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Oman

L ocated in its own precinct , the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre is a world-class facility located 10 minutes from Muscat International Airport on the outskirts of the city . The centre is perfectly suited to host international , regional and national conventions , exhibitions and business events .

The new convention centre , of which Phase 1 opened in September 2016 , has already become recognised as a national landmark . The centre was built to meet the rigorous US Green Building Council ’ s LEED certifi cation , making it one of the most modern and sustainable in the world .
The convention centre , which is operated by AEG Ogden , features a tiered auditorium which can seat 3,200 delegates , has a 456- seat theatre , two ballrooms , 10 fully-equipped meeting rooms and more than 22,000sqm of column-free exhibition space . The auditorium and ballroom are both expected to be completed by the end of 2017 .
As part of the development , a 5-star hotel , two 4-star hotels , a 3-star hotel , and a number of fully serviced apartments , offer over 1,000 hotel rooms . A conveniently located shopping centre adds to the comprehensive environment .
OECC at a glance
• 3,200-capacity auditorium
• 456-seat theatre
• 2 ballrooms
• 10 meeting rooms
• 22,000sqm of pillar-free fl oor space
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