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INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNIONRadiocommunication Bureau
TELEFAX /
Place des Nations Telephone +41 22 730 51 11
CH-1211 Geneva 20 Telefax Gr3: +41 22 733 72 56
Switzerland Gr4: +41 22 730 65 00
Date: / 28 March 2007 / Time: / Page 1/ / Ref: / 35R(IAP)/0.000629-2007To: / Multi-address / Fax: / +multi-address
From: / V. Timofeev, BR / For your reply:
Contact: / Fabio S. Leite, BR/IAP / E-Mail: @itu.int
Fax: +41 22 730 5785 / Tel: +41 22 730 5940
Recip.: / ALG, ARS, BHR, COM, DJI, EGY, IRQ, JOR, KWT, LBN, LBY, MTN, MRC, OMA, PLS, QAT, SDN, SOM, SYR, TUN, UAE, YEM
Subject: / ITU Regional Radiocommunication Seminar for the Arab Region
(Abu Dhabi, 22 – 26 April 2007)
Dear Madam/Sir,
1. As an addendum to the invitation fax sent to your Administration on 26 February 2007, please find hereunder the hotel registration and visa form, the hotel and visa information, general information on the United Arab Emirates and a description of other services provided by the United Arab Emirates.
Yours faithfully,
Valery Timofeev
Director
Radiocommunication Bureau
Annexes: 8 pages
DEADLINE FOR RETURNING THE FORM 10 APRIL 2007
ITU Regional Radio Communications Seminar for the Arab Region
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), 22 – 26 April 2007
HOTEL PACKAGE AND VISA FORM
Please complete in block capitals and return this form to Ms. Nour Moukadem - Net Conference and Conventions:
Phone: +971 4 2662216 Fax: +971 4 2660662 E-mail:
IDENTIFICATION:
Title (Mr. / Ms.): Family Name: First Name:
Company Name: Nationality:
Postal Code: City: Country:
Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) E-mail:
ACCOMPANYING PERSON:
Title (Mr. Ms.): Family Name: First Name:
TRANSFER (AIRPORT-HOTEL-AIRPORT): Flight Details:
Arrival date: Arrival Airport: Time: Flight Name & No:
Departure date: Departure to: Time: Flight Name & No:
A. HOTEL BOOKING:
Hotel Name / Single / Double/Twin / No. of Nights / Rates per night / Total AmountPlease complete clearly in block capital.
B. VISA APPLICATION FORM:
Full Name: / Nationality:Gender: Male Female / Previous Nationality:
Passport Number: / Passport Type:
Date of Issue: (date / month / year) / Date of Expiry: (date / month / year)
Place of Issue: / Place of Birth:
Date of Birth: (date / month / year) / Father’s Name:
Profession: / Mother’s Name:
Detailed Postal Address: / Validity of Passport Minimum 6 Months
Children accompanying on same passport
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
TOTAL PAYMENT OF (SECTION A+B) DUE IN US$:
Payment procedure (please tick the appropriate box)
1 - Bank Draft / Transfer: Bank name: Draft number:
Please fax a copy of the original Bank Transfer – payable to the below mentioned account number.
All the bank charges are to be borne by the client.
Bank details: National Bank of Dubai - Al Ittihad Road Branch Dubai, U.A.E.
Name of Account: Incentive Production Concept (NCC) Account Number: 01 51 35876 6
SWIFT CODE : NBDUAEAD
2 - Credit Card Authorization :
Herewith I authorize Net Tours & Travel Dubai to charge the amount of US$ ______from my credit card.
Visa Master Card Amex Card No:
Card Holder’s Name: Last 3 digit numbers at the back of the credit card:
Billing address:
Expiry Date: Date of Signature: Signature:
Credit card payments must be accompanied by a photocopy of the credit card (front and back) along with the signature of the card holder to the fax number above.
DEADLINE FOR RETURNING THE FORM 10 APRIL 2007
ITU Regional Radio Communications Seminar for the Arab Region
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), 22 – 26 April 2007
HOTEL AND VISA INFORMATION
Please select the Hotel Room
Hotel Name / Available rooms / Rate in US Dollar / Breakfast / Distance to ADNECSingle / Double
Al Raha Beach Hotel 5*
Ø Superior Room
Ø Deluxe Gulf View / 15
20 / USD 195
USD 262 / USD 195
USD 262 / USD 25
USD 25 / 10 minutes drive
Novotel Hotel 4*
Ø Standard Room
Ø Deluxe Room / 10
5 / USD 195
USD 230 / USD 210
USD 245 / Inclusive
Inclusive / 20 minutes drive
Al Jazira Club Hotel 3*
Ø Standard Room / 25 / USD 160 / USD 195 / Inclusive / 5 minutes drive
International Rotana Inn 3*
Ø Standard Room / 15 / USD 160 / USD 190 / Inclusive / 20 minutes drive
The above-mentioned rates include the following services:
Ø Daily transfer from official hotels to ADNEC and return. Time schedule is available.
Ø Taxes and service charge.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
HOTEL
Ø Reservation is made on First come First serve basis.
Ø Other hotels are available as per request.
Ø Rooms, which are not reserved nor guaranteed by latest 10th April 2007, will be released automatically, and rooms will be subject to availability.
Ø Double room consists of 1 Double size bed, Twin room consists of 2 Twin beds.
Ø Check in time: after 15:00 hrs, check out time: before 12:00 hrs, and room rates are charged accordingly.
Ø Early check in from 09:00hrs is to be considered as subject to hotel's availability and cannot be guaranteed. For an arrival before 09:00hrs, room booking is to be held from previous day.
Ø Late check out till 18:00hrs will be charged @ 50% of the room rate. Check out after 18:00hrs shall be charged @ 1 night room night charge.
Ø Any cancellations received after confirmation will be charge for a 1 night room charge.
Ø Any cancellations received 2 days prior to arrival or no show shall be charge in full amount of reserved booking.
Ø Early departure shall be charge in full amount of reserved booking.
Ø For tours, car rental & other services, please contact Net Conference and Conventions (NCC).
VISA
Ø The following nationalities do not require visa: GCC, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican city, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong and UK.
Ø Visa cost @ USD 100.00 per applicant (process within 3 to 7 working days)
Ø Friday, Saturday and holidays are non working days.
Ø Visas only will be processed accompanied by a hotel booking request and after settling the payment latest by 10th April 2007.
Ø A clear scanned copy of the passport along with this form clearly filled should be returned latest by 10th April 2007. We are unable to submit your request without all sections completed.
Ø The form is per visa, per person only.
Ø Visas once applied for are non-refundable. 100% charges (cancellation fees) apply once application submitted.
Ø Visas depend on the immigration rules at the time of application.
Regional
Radiocommunication Seminar
(Abu Dhabi, 22 to 26 April)
GENERAL INFORMATION
SEMINAR VENUE
The seminar will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company in the United Arab Emirates (http://www.adnec.ae/) from 22 to 26 April 2007.
REGISTRATION
Registration shall be conducted on Saturday, 21 April 2007, from 14:00hours till 17:00 hours and Sunday 22April 2007 from 08:00 hours.
THE COUNTRY
United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven independent emirates lying along the east central coast of the Arabian Gulf.
The seven emirates are: Abu Dhabi (capital of the UAE), Dubai, Al Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Al Fujairah, bounded on the north by the Arabian Gulf, on the east by Sultanate of Oman, and on the west by Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The total area of the UAE is about 83,600 sq. km (with a total of 200 islands).
HISTORY
About fifty years ago the country’s Oil wealth was unearthed. Old-time occupation of fishing and pearl diving gave way to a whole new range of commercial activities. The UAE takes pride in respecting traditional occupation and culture while encouraging a modern approach to development of the nation. The UAE federation was established on 2nd December 1971. (UAE National Day).
Population - around 3.5 million, Religion - Islam, National language - Arabic.
English and several Asian languages are widely used, particularly in commerce.
UAE CURRENCY
Dirhams and fils , with 100 fils to the Dirham (Dh).or AED. $US 1=AED 3.671.
LANGUAGE
Arabic is the official language but English is widely spoken and understood.
TELEPHONE AND FAX
· The international dial code for UAE is +971. Cheap rates for international direct calls apply from 9p.m. to 7 a.m. and all day on Fridays and public holidays.
· You do not need to use the emirate access code when dialing an internal number in that emirate. (Eg: to call Dubai from Abu Dhabi you must use the 04 prefix. If you are dialing a number in Abu Dhabi from another location in that emirate you need not use a prefix).
· Pay phones, both card and coin operated, are located throughout the UAE. Phone cards for local use (Dh25 or Dh40) are usually available from ETISALAT offices, supermarkets, pharmacies etc.
UAE EXCHANGE NATIONAL ACCESS CODE
INTERNATIONAL ACCESS CODE
Abu Dhabi 02 (+ 9712)
Ajman 06 (+ 9716)
Al Ain 03 (+ 9713)
Dubai 04 (+ 9714)
Fujairah 09 (+ 9719)
Jebel Ali 04 (+ 9714)
Ras al-Khaimah 07 (+ 9717)
Sharjah 06 (+ 9716)
Umm al-Qaiwain 06 (+ 9716)
ETISALAT information service - 144
Directory enquiries - 180/181
Emergency Numbers
POLICE 999
FIRE 997
AMBULANCE 998
TIME
The UAE is four hours ahead of GMT.
BUSINESS HOURS
Government offices open at 7.30 a.m. and close at 3.00 p.m. Banking hours are generally from 8.00hrs to 13.00 hrs. Normal shopping hours: 9.00 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4.00- 9.00 p.m. Most shopping centres are open from 10 a.m to 10 or 11 p.m. Shops close for Juma (Friday) prayers from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Government offices remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Private institutions are closed on Fridays.
RAMADAN
The business hours are different during Ramadan, which is the holy month for Muslims. The timing of Ramadan is not fixed on the western calendar, but normally occurs between the end of September to October/November. Please avoid eating/drinking water/beverages in public places during this time, as a mark of respect.
CLIMATE
The favourable time to travel is from October to May. The days are warm and the nights are mild. From December to February the temperature is around 24oC, although it can cool down during the night and in the morning.
ANNUAL AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN THE UAE
Month
/ Temperature (oC) / Hours sun-light per day / Temperature of water (oC)max. / min.
January / 24 / 15 / 9 / 21
February / 25 / 16 / 9 / 20
March / 28 / 17 / 9 / 25
April / 32 / 21 / 9 / 27
May / 33 / 25 / 12 / 29
June / 39 / 27 / 12 / 34
July / 42 / 29 / 11 / 37
August / 41 / 30 / 11 / 37
September / 35 / 26 / 10 / 32
October / 33 / 24 / 10 / 30
November / 31 / 20 / 10 / 25
December / 24 / 15 / 8 / 23
CREDIT CARDS
Recognised international Credit Cards such as American Express, Diners Club, VISA and Maser Card are usually accepted in banks, travel agencies, hotels, malls and shopping centers.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
No customs duty is levied on personal or household items. Import of drugs and pornographic videos /books/magazines is strictly prohibited.
ELECTRICITY
Domestic supply is 220 volts. Sockets suitable for three-pin 13 amp plugs of British standard design are the norm, but you may bring an adaptor with you… just in case.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The UAE uses the metric system, although British and US standard weights and measures are understood.
HEALTH
The UAE is reported to be a safe health zone, thanks to government immunization programmes, the provision of adequate clean water and high standards of cleanliness. Adequate sunglasses, hats and high factor sun creams are essential, especially for children.
Public hospitals may deal with emergencies free of charge, yet medical insurance is advisable. Most medicines are readily available at pharmacies. Each emirate has at least one pharmacy open 24 hours a day. Addresses available in the local newspaper.
SOCIAL NORMS
The dress code in the UAE is generally casual, except for formal events. Women are advised not to wear short skirts and to keep their shoulders covered. In Sharjah women are prohibited from wearing swimsuits on public beaches. When socializing in local company wait until a hand is offered to you for a handshake, some devout Muslims prefer not to shake hands with a woman.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Avoid photographing Muslim women and do not photograph airports, docks, telecommunications equipment, government buildings, military and industrial installations.
CUISINE
The UAE offers a variety of cuisines. Expatriates of all nationalities patronize their traditional eating habits. Restaurants, hotels and snacks bars offers European, Asian and Arabic menus. Alcohol is only served in restaurants attached to hotels. For the budget conscious there are snack-bars, pizzerias and Sh’warma (split roasted lamb pieces with tomatoes, parsley, herbs, a chick pea sauce all detrously enclosed in warm Arab bread) shops. All restaurants are licensed by the government and regularly checked by the municipality so as to maintain a level of hygiene. The Arabian Gulf offers a range of fish and seafood for the gourmet.