Tuesday 22 / September / 2026
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Supervisory Team for Promoting Omani Products (OPEX), has commenced its participation in the 60th edition of Marmomac, the international exhibition for natural stone, design and technology held in Verona, Italy.
Featuring the participation of 12 government and private sector entities under Oman’s pavilion, Marmomac highlights the entire natural stone supply chain, from quarrying and material processing to advanced technologies, machinery and tools.
HH Sayyid Nizar Al Julanda Al Said, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Italian Republic, emphasised that the Omani presence at Marmomac reflects the country’s vast potential in the natural stone and marble sector while showcasing the quality and competitiveness of national products in international markets.
The Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Italian Republic noted that the expanded footprint of Oman’s pavilion and the rising number of participating Omani bodies demonstrate the drive to strengthen Oman’s global position in stone-related industries. He added that such engagements extend beyond product promotion to highlighting Oman as a destination rich in high-quality natural resources, supported by an ambitious private sector and qualified local talent capable of converting these resources into high-value products.
In a notable milestone, the design and execution of the Sultanate of Oman’s pavilion was awarded for the first time to a local enterprise managed by young Omani talents. “This step reflects strong confidence in national capabilities, enhances In-Country Value (ICV), and encourages SMEs to participate in international projects,” He said, adding: “The participation at Marmomac reflects the directions of Oman Vision 2040 to advance economic diversification, maximise private sector participation, boost non-oil exports, and empower SMEs to compete globally. Such participation also drives the efficient utilisation of natural resources, converting them into high-value and competitive industries that reinforce the national economy and elevate Oman’s standing in global markets.”
Eng. Dawood Salim Al Hadabi, CEO of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) and Head of the OPEX Team, stated that the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in Marmomac forms part of ongoing efforts to explore new export channels for Omani marble and natural stone companies and factories. “The exhibition offers local businesses direct access to international buyers, decision-makers, and industry specialists, allowing them to showcase Omani marble, discover the latest global processing technologies, and turn meetings into long-term commercial partnerships,” Al Hadabi elaborated.
He pointed out that the marble, stone, and ceramic sector represents one of the most promising investment sectors across the industrial cities managed by Madayn. “The industrial cities currently host 69 projects in this sector, representing total investments exceeding OMR71 million across a total area of more than 1.4 million sqm. Through this participation, Madayn aims to promote these projects and attract investments, technologies and partnerships that maximise value addition to national natural resources and boost non-oil exports,” Al Hadabi added.
The participation of the Sultanate of Oman forms part of the 2026 plan of OPEX team, which comprises Madayn, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), and the SMEs Development Authority “Riyada”. The participation builds on the success of last year’s edition, where Omani companies secured commercial orders valued at over USD 7 million and concluded over 80 contracts, covering export opportunities for Omani marble across European and international projects.
This year’s Marmomac exhibition spans 81,000 sqm across 12 halls and 8 outdoor areas, drawing more than 1,300 global exhibitors from 54 countries and an estimated 50,000 industry professionals from 140 nations.
