M&M 2011

This is an archive to Mommy & Me 2011 event that was held in Al Noor Hall in February, 2011.


Exhibitors


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Mennez

Mennez

A luxurious baby & mama boutique which promises expectant families the definitive experience in the quest for their ideal maternity and baby products. “Mennez” meaning baby cradle in the local Omani dialect, offers unique and quality brands specifically geared with your little bundle of joy in mind.

Twinkle

Twinkle

Twinkle specializes in beautiful and unique baby and children’s items tried and tested by a paediatrician. With practicality and functionality in mind, Dr Shaima imports the finest designs of equipment, the kindest products for skin, and the smartest toys for development, to make life as a parent a little bit easier and a lot more stylish- to add a little more Twinkle to everyday life.

Heaven’s Chocolate

Heaven’s Chocolate

Heaven’s Chocolate is where you can enjoy the taste of heaven with our variety of flavours. Our chocolates will be specially customized for your event from the flavour and shape to the packaging. You also can experience our homemade chocolates freshly made just for you. Experience the taste of heaven

Mimi’s Catering

Mimi’s Catering

Mimi’s catering is here to provide the very best in catering services for private and corporate clients in Oman. We serve the best quality food and services and appreciate the finest attention to detail.There are no set menus at Mimi’s so you have the freedom to design a menu to best suit you and your guests / clients.

Sweet Sensations

Sweet Sensations

From classic cakes to decorated cupcakes, we make desserts to suit your special occasions.

Qutoof

Qutoof

Are you curious about how you could personalize the overwhelming connection you feel from the start? Do you wish to share the joy and spread simple yet meaningful giveaways to your child and you? We at Qutoof are specialized in bringing out that special moment connection into unique designs of chocolate/pettifore arrangements; then lets work together for that personal touch you want.

Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth® is a home business and heaven, for people who share a common belief in the magic of sweets. We are passionate about baking delicious, homemade desserts that will remind you of grandma’s home style baking and will spread pure happiness!

Oman Sail

Oman Sail

Oman Sail contributes to Oman’s development. Our work raises the profile of Oman internationally, as a uniquely authentic high-end tourist destination, and as a destination for foreign investment. Our ever-expanding grass-roots sailing training programmes provide self-confidence (and marketable skills) to the youth of Oman.And by rekindling the nation’s maritime heritage, we are reconnecting the youth to their past more directly than a history lesson ever could do.

Brain Buzz Toys

Brain Buzz Toys

Brain Buzz Toys is dedicated to offering high quality, affordable, educational toys that encourage “Play with Purpose”.
Brain Buzz Toys are hand picked and durable; all the toys chosen are created according to US & European safety standards. They are educational; all toys chosen are created according to US & European safety standards, and finally competitively priced.

Buzoor

Buzoor

Buzoor was established in 2008 to promote the love for Arabic language among children. Buzoor in Arabic means “seeds”, and we do hope to plant the “seeds” of the Arabic language in the young generation.

It established to help parents and children that are drifting away from the language partly due to the unavailability of Arabic material that competes with books and material available in English.

We do not claim to be the repository of all information related to literature for children in Arabic, but we hope that by making the platform available, we will have planted a seed that you can water and watch grow.

Gatherings

Gathrings

Gatherings is an online party supply shop that provides the widest and most exclusive range of party goods and services in Oman. Come to us for all your party needs and for the biggest selection of your child’s favorite character birthday supplies, balloons, costume characters, bounce castles, popcorn/cotton floss, rentals and entertainment.

WH Smith

WH Smith

WHSmith is a worldwide expert in books, press, stationery and convenience retailing, currently operating over 1000 stores, primarily in the UK, comprising 516 travel outlets at airport, train station, hospital, workplace and motorway service area locations and 573 high street stores.

Our airport stores in Oman offer a tailored range of books, newspapers, magazines and impulse items for people on the move and we offer a broader range in our other stores downtown. Our book ranges offer the best sellers from across the region and worldwide.

Coochy Coo

Coochy Coo

Coochy Coo – Personalized ‘Must Haves for Babies & Co’. From Clothing to Kindergarten bags to birth pillows, Coochy Coo is offering edgy and cheeky handmade baby accessories from Germany in beautiful and Organic textiles. The owner can even personalize your gift items, so that it carries the name and birth date of your child. Coochy Coo – a welcoming change in the Middle East’s globalised retail world.

Daziaa Fashion

Daziaa Fashion

DAZIAA seamlessly blends the essence of Middle Eastern and Western modern fashion trends to create a unique and unexpected bohemian-chic style dabbled with glamorous colours, patterns and themes. While each collection is graced with undertones of a particular theme, the DAZIAA team feeds off each woman’s unique tastes and attributes to create never before seen pieces. DAZIAA prides itself on customer satisfaction, exclusivity and loyalty to its spicy, hip and fun personality.

Cake Heaven

Cake Heaven

Cake Heaven uniquely serves you with Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and exciting pops to suit your special occasions. At Cake Heaven, baking and decorating is fun and and every piece of work is made out from personal dedication. We bring you smiles through sweetness.

Swan Wrapping

Swan Wrapping

Swan Wrapping is a home business which is specialized in creating elegant gift wrapping.
We provide some unique touches to the gifts we present to give them extra value to the person it is presented to.
We have ready gifts to choose from, customised gifts for customers, and gift wrapping. We make sure that the gift makes both sides happy.

BMW Stay Alert, Stay Alive

BMW Stay Alert, Stay Alive

Samahram Deco Design Furnishing LLC

Samahram Deco Design Furnishing LLC

Kiddies

Kiddies

When Kids look for luxury yet mom can save, then comes Kiddies to solve the puzzle. At Kiddies you’ll find the season’s latest fashions, accessories and styles for kids from leading brands such as Ralph Lauren, rocha.little rocha, just to name a few. We understand the value of your money, as well as the urge to splurge on your young ones.

Uniform Collection

Uniform Collection

Uniform Collection offers a wide range of sizes, colors and elegant professional styles and readymade beauty salon and spa wear, maids and housekeeping uniforms, nursing and medical uniforms, restaurant apparel along with school uniforms and Muslim prayer clothes.

Dar Al Beshoot

Dar Al Beshoot

“Beshoot” the plural of “Bisht”, are the traditional attire of men in Oman and the Gulf Region. Similar to the abaya donned by women, the bisht is also black and is draped on the shoulders. However, a bisht is commonly worn at weddings, and festive occasions, in addition to political events and important conferences. Darr Al Beshoot is a high-class prestigious name in the traditional beshoot market. It was founded upon the requests of several VIPs in the country who were accustomed to bringing in their beshoot from nearby stores in the Gulf region, mainly Saudi Arabia.
The quality of the beshoot at Dar Al Beshoot are of extremely high value. Custom made beshoot are also available at our showroom, in addition to a wide range of designs and sizes.

Bespoke Memories

Bespoke Memories

Entertainment Zone
Porsche

Porsche

Welcome to the Porsche Centre Oman. We invite you to experience the many facets of the Porsche legend and enjoy the fascinating world of Porsche. If you are interested in purchasing a new or pre-owned Porsche, enhancing your existing car with Porsche’s aftermarket Tequipment range or simply treating yourself to a Porsche cap or golf shirt, please feel free to visit us.

Little Town

Little Town

A Fun, Educational, Loving & Secure Kids Play Area! Birthday Events & Other Events! Frustrated? Tired? Don’t know where to take your kids? Think no longer! Join us at Bareeq Al Shatti, Shatti Al Qurum!

Busy Bees

Busy Bees

Busy Bee’s childrens activity centre, where learning is fun, situated in M.Q, open 6 days a week. We also cater for private parties & functions. We have daily activities and after school classes, such as Yoga, clay crafting, music & movement and much more. Join us on facebook for all updates.

Health
Child Dental Centre

Child Dental Centre

Aim: Prevention of Dental Disease
We provide highly specialized dental care for children ages zero to 16 years. Anxious children are our specialty. We provide pain-free , stress-free dentistry and introduce dental care in a fun way like never been done before.
Our services include prevention, hygiene, restorative, endodontic, orthodontics, prosthetics, and surgery. Telephone number 24696622.

Welcare

Welcare

First Medical Centre LLC is an Oman based limited liability company established in 2006.

Welcare Diagnostic & Treatment Centre has earned its reputation as one-of-its-kind multidisciplinary medical centre in Oman equipped with state-of-the-art technology and designed to deliver a modern heath care service that has successfully developed a whole new aspect of healthcare in the community.

The centre has established itself by introducing latest medical technologies and new services according to disease trends and medical needs of the region.

The clinic aims to maintain its rank as the best health care provider in the region creating a new benchmark in quality health services.

Muscat Private Hospital

Muscat Private Hospital

Muscat Private Hospital is Muscat’s premier private medical facility. Located in the rapidly developing and scenic area of Bausher, we are a General Hospital, with first-class out-patient and in-patient facilities for the majority of specialties, including a Diagnostic Centre with C.T. Scan and the latest “open” MRI. Setting high standards of care for the benefit of patients in the private sector, the hospital is managed by Allied Medical (part of UME).

Mazoon Pharmacy

Mazoon Pharmacy

Mazoon Pharmacy is first & oldest pharmacy in Oman, and holds a place of pride in the country’s healthcare business. To meet the ever-increasing demand of personal care products, Mohamed Habib & Sons (a sister concern Co.) brings some of the finest brands in Child care, Hair care, Perfumes, Personal Hygiene and Cosmetics.

Target Training Services

Mazoon Pharmacy

Everyday accidents and illnesses occur inside and outside our homes. A trained First Aid Provider can mean the difference between life and death while waiting for the arrival of emergency medical services. Parents, teachers, and other childcare providers can be trained and certified as First Aid Providers. For more information, please visit our exhibit table or contact: Karen Nichols, RN GSM: 980 996 36

At Medident

At Medident

At Medident, we understand that pregnancy is a time of profound change. Mama Bamba has been created as a birthing woman’s support centre. We offer classes to provide tools for ensuring that birthing mothers trust in their ability to birth in the manner of their choice and are able to do so with mindfulness, support and confidence.

Aster Hospital

Aster Hospital

Quality Healthcare is the need of an increasingly discerning population the world over. Aster Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare of the highest quality. The hospital, ideally located at Al Ghubra, is part of the DM Healthcare headed by Dr Azad Moopen. Aster Hospital caters to all the healthcare requirements with best of surgical, inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic facilities under the guidance of eminent doctors. For appointments, call 98550066.

Al Harub Medical Group

Al Harub Medical Group

The Al Harub Medical Group is comprised of two well established and respected entities in the Sultanate; Harub Dental Surgery and Al Harub Medical Center. Besides providing comprehensive Family Dentistry and Rehabilitative Therapies such as Chiropractics, Physical Integrated Therapy, Acupressure, Reflexology and Podiatry, we also boast an established Psychology and Developmental Services department which provides Children, Family and Adult Counseling/Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, Pediatric Speech Therapy and Pediatric Occupational Therapy. We specialize in personal growth and pride ourselves on conveniently providing unique, high quality therapies under one roof. Please visit our display and attend our lecture at the event to learn more about our comprehensive family services.

VLCC

VLCC

With over 225 centers and over a million customers, VLCC has achieved an iconic status, and is easily the biggest and the most recognized wellness brand to have emerged out of the Indian subcontinent.

In essence a Slimming, Beauty & Fitness brand, VLCC has built its reputation on its highly effective scientific and safe, lifestyle modification based weight management solutions and the therapeutic approach of its beauty services.

Schools
Azzan Bin Qais

Azzan Bin Qais

ABQIS is an established and successful school, looking to expand so as to be able to offer our students even greater choices and opportunities in the years ahead. ABQIS is a business entity of the Al Omania Education Services , inturn a fully owned subsidiary of Iskan Oman Investment Company SAOC, and, as such, is well positioned to offer continuity, stability, and progressive development from KG to Grade 12 (Reception to Year 13).

Madinat Al-Sultan Qaboos Private School

Madinat Al-Sultan Qaboos Private School

Madinat Al-Sultan Qaboos Private School is one of the outstanding private schools in Muscat Governorate, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. Madinat Al-Sultan Qaboos Private School is a bilingual teaching school from kindergarten to the twelfth grade, where mathematics and science are taught in English, while the rest of subjects are taught according to the ministry’s curriculum. The school includes a academically highly qualifed faculty, administrative and supervisory with outstanding expertise.

Bright Beginnings Nursery

Bright Beginnings Nursery

Bright Beginnings Nursery is an international nursery for children 18 months and older located in Madinat Qaboos.
Our curriculum is designed to meet the developmental and emotional needs of our students through participation in a variety of exciting and stimulating activities. We offer our students many opportunities for self expression in play, art, music and movement.

Teddy’s Nursery

Teddy's Nursery

Small Steps Nursery

Small Steps Nursery

Small Steps Nursery aims to provide a stimulating and creative learning environment for all children, which will encourage and challenge them to fulfill their potential. The timetable is carefully thought of to meet the individual needs of the children, allowing them to develop under the caring guidance of our qualified teachers. For more information, please call 24495802.

Arsenal Soccer School

Arsenal Soccer School

Arsenal Soccer School Oman’s first 10 Week Programme kicked off on 19th September 2010. A cross section of students from different schools in Muscat enthusiastically participated in it. Two specialized programmes – Goalkeeper and Striker Course was conducted in Dec 2010. We are currently running the 2nd Ten Week Programme which started off on 8th Jan 2011.

The Arsenal Retail Shop is now open. One can indulge in this shopping experience at the Sabco Commercial Centre for a range of products from bags to accessories, kids fashion, adults fashion and a host of other items.

Food and Beverages
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ® was founded in 1963 as a family-owned business which brought the great coffees and teas of the world to Southern California. Since then, we have cultivated close relationships with the growers of the world’s best coffees and teas. We’re proud to serve the finest coffees grown at the highest elevation, and prepared according to the strictest European standards. Our unique, hand-picked premium whole leaf tea are harvested from some of the world’s most exclusive tea growing estates. All this guarantees The Coffee Bean’s customers the most delicious coffee and tea beverages in the world.

Bread Talk

BreadTalk

Boutique bakery serving freshly-baked products ranging from signature breads to delectable cakes from the freshest of ingredients

il Gelato

Gelato

Home made Italian ice cream made only with natural ingredients, no added fats, no preservatives nor colorings..only natural food full of nutrients like proteins, minerals, fructose and suitable for all ages even for very small children.

Junior Chefs @ Gulf Chef School

Junior Chefs @ Gulf Chef School

Junior Chefs is a popular leisure programme at Gulf Chef School that aims to enhance life skills of children in a fun environment. The 6 – 7 week programme runs every Thursday in the kitchens of Gulf Chef School between 9:00am and 12:00pm in two batches of 8-12 years and 13-19 years.
During the programme your “Chefs” will prepare and cook food from specially designed recipes that include homemade ginger bread, chewy banana cookies, lemon drizzle cake, Chelsea buns, fish cakes, cottage pie and a whole lot more.

NGO / Support Groups
Awladana

Awladana

Our main goal is to create awareness regarding the dangers of traffic accidents to children and ways to prevent them, along with educating children on road traffic rules and the importance of complying with them.

Let’s Read Campaign

Let’s Read Campaign

The Dar Al Atta’a Let’s Read! Campaign, formed in February 2007, aims to promote reading as a fun and enjoyable activity. We focus on encouraging children to read. We believe that reading is a key, not only to qualifications and a successful career, but also to knowledge and understanding of ourselves, of others and of the world in which we live. Reading promotes empathy and tolerance towards others by broadening our horizons. Curling up with a good book also gives us a great opportunity to relax and take time out from our stressful lives.

National Association for Cancer Awareness

National Association for Cancer Awareness

In April 2004 the Oman National Association for Cancer Awareness was officially registered. This is the first patient advocacy group in Oman. Its main objectives are: To Create public awareness for all types of cancer- To work hand in hand with the health care providers in the field of cancer management as a patient support group- Working with decision makers to highlight the patient’s perspective of cancer, its scourge and needed management- To support continuous medical education and assist in research especially in the field of raising the much-needed funds- To raise funds to support the association programs- To work closely with other patient advocacy groups locally, regionally, and internationally- To work closely with the government agencies.

Early Intervention

Early Intervention

The Early Intervention centre serves children from birth to 6 years, who are at risk or disabled, with a comprehensive early intervention programme that covers social, academic and therapeutic services; with the objective of having the children enroll in regular schools or minimize their disabilities to ensure a better quality of life for them and their families.

The Association also undertakes an educational and advocacy role to improve societal awareness of people with disability.

Ya Mama Foundation

Ya Mama Foundation

Ya Mama Foundation works to enhance the physical, economic and social well-being of women and their families. The Foundation accomplishes its work through strategic partnerships with government, business and community-based organizations. This year’s signature program – Healthy Families, Healthy Business – will work with women and their employers to develop workplace strategies that facilitate breastfeeding after new mothers return to work.

Art of Living

Art of Living

Art of Living is a humanitarian NGO in consultative status with the United Nations, having presence in over 150 countries.
Globally Art of Living progammes have helped millions to lead joyous, healthy and stress free lives. The workshops include yoga, meditation and breathing techniques, personality and leadership development processes, workshops for children and youth-making them ready to face challenges and aspire for excellence.

Sponsors


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Please refer to our Online Participation Form if you are interested in sponsoring Mommy & Me. Sponsorship is available on different levels, with a variety of options and customisations. You can alternatively Contact Us for any further information.

Official Media Sponsor
Apex – Muscat Daily

Muscat Daily

Muscat Daily was launched in October 2009. Regular readers of English papers in the country will easily note that Muscat Daily sets the trend as far as news coverage and design goes.

We have the largest distribution network on ground in Oman and more readers than any other English language daily newspaper in the country. Our model is that of subscription based home and office delivery. Muscat Daily reaches out to many more people than our office delivery-only competitors. At present we are reaching an estimated 87,500 readers with a print run of 25,000.

The newspaper comes in two sections. In the first twenty pages we cover local and regional news, opinions and editorial, world news and sport. The final eight pages hold business news, classified advertisements and feature stories.

We currently distribute to all Government institutions, Ministries and corporate houses. It is available in the lounges at the airport and also onboard Oman Air. Copies are sold at all Major Oman Oil and Shell stations, shopping malls and bookshops. In addition to the households and offices across Muscat, Muscat Daily is distributed in Sohar, Barkha, Sur, Salalah and Nizwa. We make sure that you are never far away from Muscat Daily. For more information, please visit our Web Portal.

Silver Sponsor
Muscat Pharmacy

Muscat Pharmacy

Nawras

Nawras
Nawras is committed to enhancing your daily life by making communication easier, more versatile and always a rewarding experience.
Our vision is to enrich the lives of people in Oman through better communication services. Our mission is to be the best communications provider and employer of choice in Oman.

We constantly strive to meet your ever-changing communication needs. Our core values are to deliver caring, excellent and pleasingly different services.
We believe that you should have the time to focus on the important things in life rather than worry about the quality of service of your telecommunications provider.

As a dynamic telecommunications provider, we strive to constantly seek different and better ways to do things and bring you the best telecommunications services the world has to offer.

Seminars


Along with shopping and entertainment, Mommy & Me will be bringing you afternoon sessions of informative seminars on both days of the event. Advance registration is required for all seminars.

Sunday, February 27th
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Topic
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Email Address to Register
9.30 – 10 am Specialists from Al Harub Medical Center will describe our unique Children and Family Services which include Counseling, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology. Additionally, a Periodontist from our sister agency, Harub Dental Surgery, will be sharing about gum disease and pregnancy Brenna Creamer, Child and Family Therapist; Kate Powell, Pediatric Occupational Therapist; Rebecca Al Lami, Pediatric Speech Pathologist, Dr. Wasan AlZaidi, Periodontist. brennacreamer@gmail.com
10.15 – 11 am Music & Movement Busy Bees Activity Centre busybeesmct1@hotmail.com
11.15-11.45am FAQ on Breastfeeding Dr. Hanadi Al-Rajab hanadi.alrajab@gmail.com
12 – 12.30 pm Dental Decay Prevention Dr. Salwa Al Habsi, Child Dental Centre nherizza@yahoo.com
4.30 – 5pm Child Infant CPR First Aid Karen Nichols, Target Training Services yamamafoundation@gmail.com
5.30 – 5.45pm Eye Care in Children Dr. Kavita Tumkar, Aster Hospital shoba@arh.com.om
6.pm – 7.30pm The Importance of Birth Preparation in Pregnancy Karen Wilmot,
Medident
karenwilmot@gmail.com
8.30 – 9pm Q & A Session on Child Health Dr. Kuldeep Suri, Aster Hospital shoba@arh.com.om
Monday, February 28th
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10am – noon Open Q & A session on Pregnancy & Childcare Dr. Aseel Al-Taee & Dr. Christopher B. Dias, Welcare DTC zayeeta@welcare-muscat.co.om
12.15 – 1pm Music & Movement Busy Bees Activity Centre busybeesmct1@hotmail.com
7 – 7.30pm Childhood Obesity Health Counselor, Aster Hospital shoba@arh.com.om
7.45 – 8.45 pm Breast Care & Awareness for Mommies: Present & Future Dr. Rajyashree Kutty Barakath, AlNoor Special Surgical & Breast Care Clinic dr_rajyashree@yahoo.co.in

Media


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The Week

8th of March, 2012

The Week

Y Magazine

8th of March, 2012

Y Magazine

Al Shabiba

8th of March, 2012

Al Shabiba

Muscat Daily

2nd of March, 2012

Muscat Daily

Al Shabeba

2nd of February, 2012

Al Isbou'a

Al Isbou’a

19th of February, 2012

Al Isbou'a

H! Magazine

4th of February, 2012

Usrat Al Youm

Usrat Al Youm

1st of February, 2012

Usrat Al Youm

Daily Observer

27th of February, 2012

Daily Observer

Al Roya

27th of February, 2012

Muscat Daily

Muscat Daily

27th of February, 2012

Muscat Daily

Muscat Daily

23rd of February, 2012

Muscat Daily

Muscat Daily

23rd of February, 2012

Muscat Daily

The Week

23rd of February, 2012

The Week

Y Magazine

12th of February, 2012

Y Magazine

Muscat Daily

21st of February, 2012

Muscat Daily

Al Isbou’a

19th of February, 2012

Al Isbou’a

The Week

16th of February, 2012

The Week

Y Magazine

15th of February, 2012

Y Magazine

Usrat Al Youm

1st of February, 2012

Usrat Al Youm

Muscat Daily

20st of February, 2012

Muscat Daily

Khaleej Times – ‘Mommy and Me’ exhibition in Oman from Feb 27

22th of February, 2012

MUSCAT – The city will play host to a first-of-its-kind ‘Mommy and Me’ exhibition on February 27 and 28 at the Al Noor Hall, specifically focusing on infant and childcare.
“The impetus to develop this unique concept is the steady growth of child bearing women and the increasing demand for child-related products and services in the sultanate,” explained the organisers — Lamya bint Sinan Al Kiyumi, Ziana Qaiser and Nashia bint Yahya Nasib.

“Our vision is to establish Oman’s first upscale exhibition with a fresh approach to appeal to mothers, fathers and children alike,” Lamya, Chairperson of Mommy and Me Oman, said. She added the 50 exhibitors expected to participate in the fair would be specialists in services, products and expertise that were essential for every family living in Oman.

“Furthermore, we have an excellent line up of seminars scheduled to take place during both exhibition days,” Lamya said.

Muscat Daily – Events and Announcements

15th of February, 2012

Times of Oman – Mommy & Me on February 27

15th of February, 2012

Muscat Daily – Mommy & Me exhibition to take place from February 27

14th of February, 2012

Al Roya – First of its kind “Mommy and Me” exhibition to be held in Muscat

14th of February, 2012

Al Shabeba – First of its kind “Mommy and Me” exhibition to be held in Muscat

14th of February, 2012

Smart Oman – First of its kind “Mommy and Me” exhibition to be held in Muscat

14th of February, 2012

Ameinfo.com – First of its kind “Mommy and Me” exhibition to be held in Muscat

13th of February, 2012

Ameinfo.com

The Week – Mother and Child Exhibition to be Held on February 27 and 28

26th of January, 2012

The Week

Muscat Daily – Oman’s First Mother and Child Expo Next Month

11th of January, 2012

Oman Daily