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Travel & Accommodation
Visa Information
- We are not responsible for invalid passports and visas. Applications and collection of visas remains the sole responsibility of the delegate.
- Delegates can obtain visas information on the following site: www.uaeinteract.com
- If you are a national citizen of a GCC country you do not require a visa to visit the UAE. You will simply need to produce your GCC country passport upon arrival at the point of entry into the UAE.
The following categories of visitors may receive their visit visa at the airport, upon arrival.
- 1. AGCC Residents who are not GCC nationals but who have a high professional status such as company managers, business people, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, or employees working in the public sector, their families, drivers and personal staff sponsored by them, are eligible for a non-renewable 30-day visa upon arrival at the approved ports of entry.
- National citizens of the following countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, UK (with the right of abode in UK), United States and holders of Vatican passports will be granted a free of charge visa for a single visit upon arrival in the UAE. It should be noted that this list may vary slightly from time to time and it is therefore best to check with your local UAE embassy or the airline that you are using to fly to the UAE.
If you do NOT fall into one of the above categories, you will require a visa and a sponsor for your visit.
Check with the UAE embassy in your home country and/or seek assistance from reputed travel agency.
We will be able to provide you with the support/invitation letter for your visa requirement.
Please contact us sghafli@tawamhospital.ae.
Hotels Accommodation
- Delegates are responsible for their own accommodation
- The following accommodation options are available:
- Intercontinental Hotel:
- Al Ain Rotana Hotel
- Hilton hotel
- Al Masa hotel apartments
- City seasons hotel
Transportation:
- Transport will be provided to and from Tawam hospital and the conference venue as well as both the dinner venues
- If you come to the UAE through the main airports, the distance to Al Ain from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi airport is around 140 km.
- No transport will be provided for delegates to and from airports and hotels.
Cultural Considerations:
The people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have highly prized virtues; such as courtesy and hospitality, and they are warm and friendly. Please consider these few guidelines for behavior and dress code.
Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops and villages and care should be taken not to give offence by wearing clothing which may be considered revealing, for example low-cut dresses, very short skirts, or tight jeans.
Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings.
Alcohol beverages are only available in hotels, and restaurants in the hotels. You are advised to use alcohol in moderation as inappropriate behavior due to alcohol intoxication is not acceptable.
Normal tourist photography is acceptable, but it is considered offensive to photograph Arab women. It is also courteous to ask permission before photographing men. Photographs of government buildings or military installations are not allowed.
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