FHO Knowledge HUB

Cultivating Connections: Inspiring Innovation in the Food Industry

The Oman hospitality industry has seen incredible growth and development in recent years, with the country rapidly becoming a major tourist destination. According to Alpen Capital's GCC Hospitality Industry Report, the hospitality industry in Oman is expected to grow by 90% and reach $700 million by the end of 2022.This conference aims to explore the opportunities and challenges present in the Oman hospitality industry, particularly focusing on the areas of tourism, hospitality management and marketing, and hospitality services. Attendees will gain insights into the current state of the industry, as well as strategies for sustaining success in the future. The conference will feature presentations from leading industry experts and panelists, as well as networking events and workshops. By attending the conference, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Oman hospitality industry, enabling them to make informed decisions when seeking to enter or expand within the field.

The FHO Knowledge Hub will host a series of seminars and conference programs aiming to explore the opportunities and challenges present in the Oman hospitality industry, particularly focusing on the areas of tourism, hospitality management and marketing, and hospitality services. The conference will feature presentations from leading industry experts and panellists, as well as networking events and workshops.

Benefits for attendees:

    • Gain insights into the current state of the industry and strategies for sustaining success in the future.
    • Get comprehensive understanding of the Oman hospitality industry.
    • Make informed decisions to enter or expand within the hospitality field.

FHO KNOWLEDGE HUB SPEAKERS

Event Agenda

Unlocking the Potential of the Food Industry for a Sustainable Future.

11:00 - 11:05

Introduction and welcome remarks.

11:05 - 11:20

Opening Remarks

Moderator's

Mr. Redha Said Khalfan Bait Faraj

11:20 - 12:20

Panel discussion: The landscape of the food industry in Oman: challenges and opportunities.

Moderator's

Mr. Redha Said Khalfan Bait Faraj

Speakers

Eng. Saleh Al Shanfari

Ms. Sofie Tolk

12:20 - 12:40

Keynote Presentation: Sustainability in Agriculture and Food Production.

Speakers

Mr. Faisal Ahmed Khan

12:40 - 13:00

Keynote Presentation: Sustainable agriculture and food production.

Speakers

Mr. Muralee Manohar. M

13:00 - 13:20

Keynote presentation: Dive into the transformative role of data analytics in shaping customer service efficiency in the food industry.

Speakers

Mr. Abdulaziz Al Haddad

13:20 - 13:40

Keynote presentation: Tower plants: A way to achieve food security, healthy nutrition and sustainable environment.

Speakers

Mana Tanhei

13:40 - 14:00

Capacity Building Approaches for Effective Food Security Management

Speakers

Mr. Tahir Iqbal

14:20 - 14:40

Keynote: Food Safety and HACCP.

Speakers

Dr. Ismail Al Bulushi

14:40 - 15:00

Keynote: Preserved Tuna- From the Ocean to Your Table

Speakers

Kooldeo Deehoo (Rakesh)

15:00 - 15:20

Keynote: Modified Atmospheric packing for enhancing the shelf life of Food products.

Speakers

Ms. Jasmin Laila Rasheed

15:40 - 16:00

Keynote: Innovative solutions to reduce food Waste.

Speakers

Eng. Saleh Al Shanfari

18:00 - 18:00

End of day 1

Elevating the standard of hospitality: enhancing experiences and outcomes.

11:00 - 11:05

Introduction and welcome remarks.

11:00 - 11:20

Keynote: Innovative solutions to reduce food Waste.

Speakers

Mr. Kumayl Ahmed Khamis AL Lawati

11:20 - 12:20

Fireside Chat: Sustaining Growth and Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises in the Food and Hospitality Sector.

Speakers

Mr. AlMukhtar Al Kharusi.

Shakir Al Bulushi

12:20 - 13:20

Panel Discussion: Strategies for Sustainable Growth in the Hospitality Industry: A Focus on Hotels, Resorts, and Restaurant Management.

Speakers

Asim Dawood Siddiq

Ghadeer Saud Al Dhuhli

Mr. Mohammed Al Sabagh

13:20 - 13:40

Keynote: Best Practices for Enhancing Customer Experience in the business world.

Speakers

Ms. May Al Harthi

14:20 - 14:40

Keynote Presentation: Oman Vision 2040: Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Strategies for Tomorrow's Tourism in Oman Speaker

Speakers

Ms. Nadeesha Hemachandra

14:40 - 15:00

Keynote presentation: Blue Ocean Strategy: Innovative Food & Hospitality Strategies for Boundless Tourism Growth

Speakers

Hafeez Marikaar

15:00 - 15:20

Keynote Presentation: Nutrition and Functional values of Omani dishes

Speakers

Anwaar Salim Al Badi

15:20 - 16:20

Panel: Culinary Masterminds: Unleashing the Secrets Behind World - Class Chef Creations.

Speakers

Austen Reid

Chef Ali Issa Al Balushi

Mathew Chako

16:20 - 16:20

End of day 2

Revolutionizing Food Retail: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities

11:00 - 11:05

Introduction and welcome remarks.

11:05 - 11:30

Bon Plus

Speakers

Marwan Abdullah Al Washahi

11:05 - 11:20

Panel: Exploring the latest advancements in technology and how they are reshaping the food retail industry.

11:20 - 12:20

Panel: Discussing the benefits and challenges of implementing technology-driven solutions in grocery stores.

12:20 - 13:20

Panel: Sustainable Food Practices: Reducing Waste and Promoting Ethical Sourcing.

18:00 - 18:00

End of Event