Verona: Omani marble emerged as a star attraction, drawing strong global demand and securing commercial orders worth more than $7 million.

According to preliminary data shared by Nour bint Mohammed Al Rawahi, Head of Marketing at the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), Omani companies at the pavilion concluded around 80 potential contracts, including export deals targeting large, high-value construction projects across Europe and beyond. She noted that several investors expressed keen interest in expanding into Oman’s industrial cities under Madayn, attracted by the country’s strategic location, investment facilities, and integrated business environment.

Mahmoud bin Sulaiman Al Yazidi, Head of Export Promotion at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, underlined that the stone and marble sector is experiencing exponential growth worldwide. He said Oman’s presence at Marmomac provided an invaluable platform to boost non-oil exports, secure direct export deals, and enhance global market visibility. “This participation not only opened new opportunities for Omani firms but also positioned them among leading international players in the sector,” he added.

Meanwhile, Saif bin Sultan Al Mahrouqi, geologist at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, emphasized that the pavilion also served as a showcase for Oman’s promising mineral resources. The ministry highlighted investment opportunities in marble ores and mining concessions, aiming to attract global investors and forge strategic partnerships that would strengthen the mining sector’s contribution to the national economy.