THE sixth Saudi Arabia International Oil and Gas Exhibition (Saoge) is all set to be held in Dammam from November 24 to 26, with more industry leaders, technical experts, professionals, and decision makers than ever before set to descend at the Dhahran Exhibition Centre, the venue of the event.

More than 150 companies will host in excess of 8,000 visitors, as industry representatives, from more than 18 countries, will arrive to meet with their peers at Saoge 2014, according to IES, the organiser of the event.

Demand for Saoge, the largest oil and gas exhibition in the kingdom continues, with confirmed participation from key industry players such as Qatar Petroleum, China Petroleum Technology & Development Company, Al Estagamah Global Group, Abdullah H Al Shuwayer Sons Trading and Contracting Company, Alaa For Industry (Afi), Alfanar, Alsuwaiket Oil and Gas Services, Middle East Specialized Cables Co (Mesc), Sawary Energy, Saudi Steel Pipe Company, as the exhibitors participating in the upcoming sixth edition of the event.

Just as in previous editions, local and regional attendance is high and continues to be mirrored by considerable international participation. Companies both regional and international recognise the huge potential that the Saudi oil and gas sector offers, they are using Saoge to introduce their products and services to this lucrative market. Of those confirmed so far, 34 per cent are foreign with exhibitors coming from China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK and the US.

The IES team is extremely proud that Saoge maintains its position as the sole oil and gas exhibition in the Eastern province, and continues to deliver an essential platform for key industry professionals, specialists and decision makers. Attendees travel from across the Gulf region and beyond to Dammam where Saoge facilitates the perfect platform to meet, network, learn and strengthen relationships.

Piero Zipoli, president of IES, comments: “We pay special attention to the Saudi Arabian International Oil and Gas Exhibition (Saoge) and regularly see great demand from multinational companies to participate and be at the heart of the industry. Saoge clearly offers them a platform for more insight into the possibilities for new investments, developments and technologies, aimed at the global petroleum sector”.

The IES team offers international expertise for companies wishing to expand current business interests in Saudi Arabia within the oil and gas sector. “Through our offices and representatives in Saudi Arabia, Italy and the UK, our team provide extensive guidance, market intelligence and support,” Zipoli adds.

Some of the new companies which have joined as new sponsors are Drager, Atlas Copco, Integrated Telecom and Famco.