HRD EXPO 2012: Developing the Treasures of the Nation

Interviewed by: Saleh Abdullah Alkhamyasi

The pleasant surprise is in on the way. It’s time for the second “HRD EXPO” 2012 to bring about a new touch to abridge the trends that are emerging in the market place. This Mega event focuses on the real asset of the nation that is the people. Yes the human capital and initiatives to shed light on various ways to develop the human resources which is at the top priority of the development in the country.

To elaborate on the upcoming  “ HRD EXPO “ HR Breeze”  met with Muhammad  Adil  Osman, a  Project Manager at  Al Nimr International Exhibition Organizers who welcomed our invitation and spare some time to touch base on the following aspects.

Muhammad Adil Osman
Project Manager, Al Nimr International Exhibition Organizers 

 

Our conversation flow smoothly to share the following lines:

When &where will the 2^nd HRD EXPO 2012 will take place?

The crowd are invited to enjoy this mega Human Resource Development  event between 23 - 25th September 2012. It will take place at Oman International Exhibition Centre, a land mark that has become a center of attraction where people from all walks of life interact and reap the fruits of what is being exhibited.

 What is the significance of this HRD EXPO?

·         The Second HRD Expo and its associated events ensure that all the local and international participants such as governmental units, training institutions and private establishments assemble and interface less than one common platform to seek ways of cooperation to improve the quality of HR development. This is a platform that can lead to the following advantages:

·         Distribution of annual training plans for all exhibitors.

·         Implementation of  best HR practices with the challenges of cultural diversity in the modern day work environment.

·         Providing a prospect for training institutions, human resources consultants, relevant associations, universities, related media and publications, IT solutions etc. to identify the requirements of the prevailing HR market and showcase their knowledge, plans and training methods to increase HR productivity and growth. 

·         Encourage participation of HR consultancies of both local and international repute to present the latest trends and solutions in the field of training and development of human resources. 

·         The event is an opportunity to bring leaders and trend setting companies to showcase current HR practices and inspiring case studies to promote human asset management. 

·         To enabling networking between HRD service providers and their end users.

This is  indeed a real learning experience. I would say an actual win/win situation where no one go back empty handed. 

Who are the organizers?

Al Nimr International Exhibition Organizers LLC , a  specialize event management hub which gets an immense pleasure uniting people and living up to the expectations of its customers. The company pride itself being winners of; Oman Web Awards 2011, CMO Event Award [Singapore] & Al Roya Business Award

Why it is being organized?

·      Empowering all the efforts to improve human resources & creating chances to enhance training industry.

·  Developing human resources and the capabilities of the citizens to generate and manage technological changes efficiently.

·   Meeting the demand of the industries by the supply of qualified manpower.

·    Overcome the common challenges in recruiting, retaining and nurturing the national talent to ensure they continue to work and become the future of the organization.

Who is sponsoring this event?

There are many companies who stepped forward to sponsor this people driven exhibition. Their initiatives reflect their firm belief that human resources is the most valuable assets to any nation. As you know the issue of human resources development is given high priority and sheltered under the far sighted and wise leadership of HM Sultan Qaboos. The sponsorship of this mega event is categorized into the following categories. We have Diamond, Platinum, and gold sponsors. As Diamond sponsors we have Oman Oil CO SAOC and Omantel.  The list of platinum sponsors includes Experience Education, Inma Technologies,Oman Arab Bank, Alalawi Trading Center,Saslo Legal Training Center,AlManarah Alelmeya Training Services.

On the other hand, the gold sponsor for this eagerly awaited  mega event that Muscat will be embracing are Exceed IT & Training Services, Mercer, Aon Hewitt, Institute of Cost & Management Accountants, Morison Muscat Corporate Services, Amideast, ESI International,Talent Institute, Integrated Management Training & Consultancy, Meirc SA, and British Council.

Who would be among the participants in the event?

It is natural that the audience are keen to know who will among the participants. Here the list includes strategic partners, supporters, knowledge partners as well as the ultimate exhibitors. As strategic partners we have

Oman International Exhibition Centre and World CSR Day and bayt.com. Whereas the list of supporters includes National Center for Faculty and Leadership Development (NCFLD), International Quality Solutions IQS, Investor in People, Tawasul, AIESEC, SMR Gulf WLL, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), As a knowledge partner we have Knowledge Oman.

At this point let me share with you the list of our exhibitors Knowledge Oman, Ajyal HR Solutions & Services LLC, Al Osool Al Arabia LLC, Modern Gulf Institute, Al Ahlam Higher Education Services, Future Techniques for Training Services, International Institute for Travel & Tourism Sciences, Injaz Development, Oasis Human Resource Development, Oman National Training Institute, United Global Training, Glory Makers, National Training Institute, Rikaz Global, Mawj Training & Consulting (Exceeds your Expectations), The Center for Excellence, Al Ebdaa Centre for Training & Consulting, Projacs, SMR Global WLL.

Guess what this HRD extravaganza will witness the participation of so many media partners to cover the events that will take place during the…..days of this mega event. These professional media partners include Muscat International Media, Nadia, Business Vibes, Osgard Media, The HR Review, Primedia International,Tele-Gulf Services LLC, HR Matters, Planman Consulting, Gradberry, First Select UAE, Personnel Zone.com, Asia Today, EUagenda.eu, Management Next, Centre for Global Talent Strategy, Management Today Magazine SA, Neo Promo, Capital Business & Islamica and HRNetwerk.nl.

 In addition to above list, all ministries will be part of this exhibition. They will present their HR & Training departments.

Who is the targeted audience?

Of course the exhibition will be wide open to all its visitors. However like any professional project it must begin with the end in mind. No doubt that there are specific targeted group that this exhibition beat its drum to. I would say such group include

Career Counsellors, Career Development and Guidance Centres,  Company Heads – Chairmen ,CEO, Directors, General Managers,  Corporate Executive Management,  Deans, Principals and Teachers, Diploma Holders and Graduates,  Entrepreneurs & Investors, Government Officials and  Staff, Head Of Research and Development,  High Ranking Government Officials and Representatives,   HR  Directors and Corporate Training Managers,  HR Related Media, Individuals Interested in Training,  Mid-Career Executives, Omanization Representatives, NGO – Non Governmental Organizations

A last word you want to conclude with?

This is no doubt going to be the event that no one want to miss at all. The opportunity to interact with wide spectrum of intellectual people, professional expertise, market leading organizations that are at the helm of best practices is an experience that each one remember for years together.

I advise everyone to jot down the date in his or her calendar and do visit the  HRD EXP. 2012 it is going to enhance  your own personal development. So I wish all the visitors an enjoyable interaction and fruitful results.