Practical information
Attendees and Visitors desks’ Opening Hours
- Sunday, 25th September 2011
2:00pm to 5:00pm - Monday, 26th September 2011
8:00am to 8:00pm - Tuesday, 27th September 2011
8:00am to 5:00pm - Wednesday, 28th September 2011
7:30am to 6:00pm - Thursday, 29th September 2011
8:00am to 1:30pm
Languages
There will be simultaneous interpretation during the Forum sessions from English into Arabic and Japanese.
All documents and handouts will be edited in English.
Organising Secretariat
(Registration, Accommodation, Events and Exhibition)
24th World LP Gas Forum & Global Technology
Conference 2011
Organising Secretariat
MCI – 24, rue Chauchat, 75009 Paris, France
Phone: + 33 (0) 1 53 85 82 65
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 53 85 82 83
General information
Registration and Accommodation
Exhibition
Sponsorship and Advertising
Contact: Ms. Rita Pecilunas
rpecilunas@worldlpgas.com
Phone: + 1 (630) 988 8910
Fax: + 1 (630) 325 2287
Attendees and Visitors desks’ Opening Hours
- Sunday, 25th September 2011
2:00pm to 5:00pm - Monday, 26th September 2011
8:00am to 8:00pm - Tuesday, 27th September 2011
8:00am to 5:00pm - Wednesday, 28th September 2011
7:30am to 6:00pm - Thursday, 29th September 2011
8:00am to 1:30pm
Badges
A name badge will be provided with your registration documents upon arrival at the Forum Welcome Desk. The wearing of this badge is compulsory both inside the conference rooms and sessions and at all events organised within the context of the Forum.
Lunch and Coffee breaks
Lunches will be served in the Forum’s lunch area and coffee breaks will be served within the exhibition hall.
Transportation
The organisers will provide participants with transportation from the official Forum hotels to/from the congress venue and the social events. A timetablewill be published on the Forum web site in early September.
If you would like to book an airport transfer, please contact the Forum official tour organiser: Ovation Arabia at wlpgas2011tours@mci-group.com
Dress code
The dress code for the various evening events is business attire. Local dress code may differ from country to country. To respect local customs, Forum participants should take into consideration that revealing clothes can be perceived negatively in Qatar.
The Qatari Tourism office advises men and women to dress modestly and to avoid body exposure.
Travel Tips
Airport
Doha International Airport is only 8 km from the city centre. There is a range of options for getting into the city, when the traffic is good you can get almost anywhere in the city within fifteen minutes.
- A taxi station can be found in the front of the hotel
- Some hotels offer either a courtesy pickup or a shuttle bus
- Private transfers can be booked via our tour agency Ovation Arabia at wlpgas2011tours@mci-group.com
Official Forum Airline
WLPGAS 2011 partnered with World’s 5-star airline Qatar Airways to offer up to 25% discounts exclusively to WLPGAS 2011 participants. Discounts are only applicable to online bookings, are subject to availability and may vary according to the countries of departure.
To access the preferential fares: www.qatarairways.com/wlpgas2011
Business Hours
The weekend is Friday and Saturday in Qatar.
Office Hours:
- Sunday / Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm or 7:30am-12:00pm and 3:30pm-7:30pm
Shop Hours:
- Saturday / Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm and 4:00pm-9:00pm
- If they are open on Fridays, hours are usually 4:00pm-8:00pm
Currency
Qatari Riyal (QAR), which is divided into 100 Dirham.
1 USD $ = 3,6416 QAR
1 EUR € = 5.1367 QAR
1 QAR = 0,2746 USD $
1 QAR = 0.1946 EUR €
(Rate as per May 2011)
Electricity
Electricity is 220-240v with a frequency of 50 Hertz.
British standard plugs are used.
City Transportation
Taxis are the most common means of transportation used by foreigners in Qatar, the most economical method is the white and orange taxis.
Taxes
Qatar has no system of sales tax or value added tax. However, a service tax of 10% and government levy of 5% are applicable on restaurant and hotel bills.
Telephone
The international dialing code for Qatar is 974. The code for dialing internationally from Qatar is 00.
Tipping
A service charge of 10% is usually added to hotel and restaurant bills, in which case tipping is not necessary. However, if there is no service charge a 10% tip is appreciated. Taxi drivers do not expect a tip, but it is good to round off the amount due.
Time
Local time is GMT/UTC +3. If it is 2:00pm in Doha at the time of the Forum, it will be:
• New York: 7:00am
• London: 12:00pm
• Paris: 1:00pm
• New Delhi: 4:30pm
• Seoul: 8:00pm
Weather
Qatar enjoys sunshine just about everyday of the year. Average summer temperature: 38°C to 42°C (day)/18°C (night). Average humidity rate: 90%
VISA
All participants, exhibitors and visitors are reminded that a visa may be required for foreign citizens entering Qatar and that they should apply for a visa at their local Qatari consulate or embassy*. It is recommended that you plan your travel in advance and that you apply for your visa early
To determine whether you require a visa to enter Qatar, please visit the following website: www.moi.gov.qa
Should you need an official invitation letter for visa application purposes, you may contact the Organising Secretariat who will be able to assist you with it.
No exhibition and registration fee refunds will be issued for cancellation or non-attendance due to failure to obtain a visa.
* A visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport for the residents of 33 countries (Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA, and Vatican City). This arrival visa is available at a cost of 100 riyals (approximately US $27). Information valid at date of printing. Subject to changes. Please consult your local Qatari Embassy or your own government travel information for the up-to-date regulations.
VISA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
For assistance on visa application and issue, you may contact your hotel, your travel agent or tour company for conditions and costs. Most hotels in Doha can provide this service at a fee.