25 March, 2015/Sydney - The Sultanate of Oman has chosen the prestigious international showcase of Expo Milan 2015 to present its ancient traditions and plans for a sustainable future with one of the largest pavilions of the exhibition.

In a collaborative development, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Oman - which commissioned the Pavilion - has joined forces with the Oman Ministry of Tourism and Oman Air, as major partners in the stunning 2,790 square metre showcase.

The Oman Pavilion

“Expo is probably the greatest opportunity in the world where we can simultaneously show the main assets of our Country”, says Salim Bin Adi Al Mamari, Director General of Tourism Development, Ministry of Tourism.

The pavilion's theme - Heritage in Harvest: Harnessing the Sea, Sun and Sand – sees it divided into areas that represent water, the oasis, the sea and the traditions, an authentic representation of Oman.                                                                       

His Excellency Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi , General Commissioner of Oman Pavilion at Expo 2015 and Advisor of the Oman Ministry of Commerce and Industry states,“Expo is an important opportunity to introduce our country, its history, its peculiarities as well as highlight Oman's interest in many of the topics that gain regional and international concern, in particular those related to the central theme Expo. Expectations are high”, concludes Al Balushi. “We, in the Sultanate of Oman, expect that the Expo Milano 2015 event may record a historic success in terms of Italians and International visitors.”

About…

Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Sultanate of Oman
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry was established to create a private sector that is capable of contributing to the development of the Omani national economy by providing appropriate environments. The mission is enhancing the Omani Economic by supporting trade and industry sectors' capacities through creating and developing effective and efficient policies and regulations, preparing studies and mechanisms and implementing them in an effective way that may contribute in achieving the country's interests and in achieving sustainable economic development. www.moci.gov.om

Oman Air
Oman Air is the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman. Founded in 1993, the airline currently operates direct international flights from Muscat to regional capitals, 10 destinations in India, as well as Asian gateways Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (from April), and East Africa, London, Milan, Munich, Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich.

Awards: Skytrax World Airline Awards - Best Staff Service, Middle East (2014); The World Travel Awards World's Leading Airline – Economy Class 2014, Best Business Class Airline – Middle East 2014, and Best Economy Class Airline – Middle East 2013 and 2014. In addition, the airline was ranked highly in the American Express Executive Travel magazine's list of the world's best airlines, and in Business Insider's World's Best Airlines 2014. www.omanair.com

Calendar of events

To capitalize on the six months of Expo Milan, the Ministry of Tourism has scheduled a full calendar of events, exhibitions, shows and events to entertain and inform visitors of the pavilion.

More details and the entire schedule of events is available here: www.omanexpo2015.gov.om