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| May 15-17, 2008 |
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Stella Grand Hotel - Ain Sokhna |
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Red Sea - Egypt |
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www.meduog,.com | |
General Information |
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Official Language
The official language of the congress is English.
Time Difference
Egypt time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
Passport and Visa
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Passports: Passport valid for at least six months required by all.
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Visas: A valid passport and a tourist visa are required for most nationalities. Tourist visas are available at Egyptian embassies and consulates around the world. A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from when you acquire it, and allows you a 1 month stay in the country. If you are planning to pop in to any neighboring countries while in Egypt, I would suggest applying for a multiple- entry visa, so you can get back in to Egypt without any problems. Check with your closest Egyptian consulate or embassy for fees and the most up to date information.
Climate
Egypt has a worm and sunny climate all year round, although on the whole it can be best described as mild. While the mid summer months can get quite hot, the heat is less taxing than else-where because of low humidity. For the rest of the year the weather is ideal, and sunny. Rainy days are few and far between in Cairo, and nearly unknown in Upper Egypt. Cairo can be chilly from December to February, and very hot from June to September, though the heat is often relieved by a northerly breeze with temperatures dropping during the night. Therefore, it would be wise to pack both lightweight and warm clothing.
Cairo - Five-Day Weather Forecast ..click here
Currency
The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (guinay in Arabic). 100 piastres (girsh in Arabic) make 1 pound. Banks, American Express, and Thomas Cook offices will readily exchange your traveler checks or cash. ATM cards can also be used in major cities, as can Visa and Mastercards. If you plan to travel off the beaten track, always make sure you have enough local currency with you. Nothing worse than spending a precious vacation day searching for a bank when you could be exploring tombs! For current exchange rates use this currency converter.
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Currency exchange: Foreign banknotes and traveler's check can be exchanged at foreign exchange banks and other authorized moneychangers.
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Credit cards: Diners Club, Visa, American Express and MasterCard are widely accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants in the larger cities. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
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Traveler's check: Accepted, but may be difficult to change in smaller towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take Traveler's check in US Dollars.
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Banking hours: Sunday to Thursday 09 : 00 -14 : 30.
Electricity
Electricity Outlets for 220 volts are dominant in Egypt. Always check the power supply before using your equipment.
Liability and Insurance
The Organizing Committee will take no liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property, belongings of congress participants or accompanying persons, either during or as a result of the congress or during their stay in Cairo. It is, therefore, advised that participants arrange their own personal health, accident and travel insurance.
Business Hours
Friday is the official weekend. Most embassies on closed Friday and Saturdays, but few close on Saturdays and Sunday. Shops are generally open from 9:00 to 21:00 hours and most of them close on Sunday. Tipping
Whilst tipping is not essential, people who provide a service, for example, hotel porters, waiters, drivers and guides generally expect some tipping . There is no set amount of tip given, it is left to the individual as appreciation of service provide.
Internet Services
Internet services will be available during the Conference.
Exhibition
The meeting will include a commercial medical exhibition. For further information, please contact:
Pioneer Events
Address : 30 Dr. Anwar El Mofti St . Apt . 61 Nasr City, Egypt
Tel . +202 4053575 - + 202 4046672 Fax : 202 4020609
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