With one of the fastest developing markets for food and beverage in the GCC, Oman continues to attract large manufacturers from around the globe. In September next year, it is hosting Food and Hospitality Oman, a trade exhibition organised by Omanexpo, and which covers the entire food processing industry as well as the hotel, restaurant and cafe segments. Like the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman has a growing young population that is driving demand for fast-food and packaged snacks. This offers diverse opportunities for international manufacturers as well. But Oman itself has been nurturing its agricultural sector in order to improve food security. This rich state also boast a seafood industry as its main non-oil export earner. Read more on Oman's food industry .