March 2013 TC/PC Meetings - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Start:

Sun, 2013-03-17 (All day)

End:

Thu, 2013-03-21 (All day)

Location:

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel
P.O. Box: 6382, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: + 971 2 4415 900
Fax: + 971 2 4415 666
http://www.afoc.mil.ae/afoc/home.htm

Sponsors:

Under the Patronage of His Highness Lieutenant General Skeikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahayan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior


		GIS Center for Security, Abu Dhabi Police, Ministry of Interior U.A.E.

Schedule of Meetings:

The Tentative Agenda is now posted. Please continue to check back as this schedule will change.

Registration:

On-line Registration is now open:

OGC Members Must register through the My Account section of the OGG Member Portal
Non-members and Guest may register directly through the OGC Storefront.

There are Meeting Fees associated with the OGC TC/PC Meetings. Based upon your organization's OGC Membership Level, you will have at least one Complementary registration for each meeting.

Meetings and Events	Earlybird Rate (Before 14 March)	On-Site (on or after 14 March)
OGC Member - Technical Committee (comp'd)	$0	$50
OGC Member - Technical Committee Meetings**	$225.00	$275.00
OGC Member - Technical Committee Meetings - Daily Rate	$100.00	$150.00
Non-Member - Technical Committee Meetings **	$325.00	$375.00
Non-Member - Technical Committee Meetings - Daily Rate	$200.00	$250.00

** Use for two or more days of Technical Committee attendance.

Accomodations:

Special rates have been negotiated through Emirates Sky Travel:

Please use the booking code: GIS/EMSKY/3/2013
Email: ahmadkamal [at] emsky [dot] ae
Mobile: +971-50-9995163
office: +971-2-4434499
fax: +971-2-4439930

You will get confirmation of your reservation.

The Armed Forces Officers Club / Hotel

This is the OGC Headquarters hotel and the site of the meetings.

Experience the height of luxury! 600 elegantly appointed rooms embraced by an impressive inner garden, various conference halls, a grand theatre and a cinema. Conveniently located 5 mins away from ADNEC and 15 mins from the airport

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel
P.O. Box: 6382, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Tel: + 971 2 4415 900
Fax: + 971 2 4415 339

Room Type	Net Rate per room per night
Single	AED 450
Double	AED 500

The above rates, through Emirates Sky Travel, are inclusive taxes, buffet breakfast and internet.

Aloft Abu Dhabi

Aloft Abu Dhabi is the first Aloft Hotel to open in the Middle East and the second to open outside of North America. Aloft Abu Dhabi has introduced its own distinctive style to the region with 408 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technology and a vibrant, social atmosphere.

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Room Type	Net Rate per room per night
Single	AED 460
Double	AED 460

The above rates, through Emirates Sky Travel, are net rate per room per night room only basis.

Room Type	Net Rate per room per night
Single	AED 515
Double	AED 570

The above rates, through Emirates Sky Travel, are net rate per room per night with buffet breakfast at main restaurant and internet.

Holiday Inn

Feel 'at home' when you stay at the Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi. Located just 15 minutes from the airport, our location is simply convenient. For a traditional Arabic experience, visit Hubbly Bubbly.

Visit Hotel Website

Room Type	Net Rate per room per night
Single	AED 450
Double	AED 450

The above rates, through Emirates Sky Travel, are net rate per room per night room only basis.

Room Type	Net Rate per room per night
Single	AED 500
Double	AED 560

The above rates, through Emirates Sky Travel, are net rate per room per night with buffet breakfast at main restaurant and internet.

The Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi

Stylishly comfortable, The Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi blends luxurious European and Middle Eastern design and features bespoke works by local artists and poets. It is located 5 minutes from the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and 15 minutes from the airport. Visit Hotel Website

Room Type	Net Rate per room per night
Single	AED 465
Double	AED 465

The above rates, through Emirates Sky Travel, are net rate per room per night room only basis.

Room Type	Net Rate per room per night
Single	AED 580
Double	AED 700

The above rates, through Emirates Sky Travel, are net rate per room per night with buffet breakfast at main restaurant and internet.

Other hotels in the area (no room block - contact hotel directly):

Emirates Palace Hotel - Abu Dhabi

The building was designed by architect, John Elliott RIBA, who was Senior Vice President at Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo, an international firm specialising in Luxury Hotels. It opened in November 2005 but certain restaurants and spas did not open until 2006. The hotel was built by and is owned by the Abu Dhabi government, and is currently managed by the Kempinski Group. The costs to build the hotel were 3.9 billion GBP or 11.02 billion AED. The Emirates Palace occupies 850,000m² of floor space. Underground parking allows housing for 2,500 vehicles. There are two swimming pools and spas. The hotel has its own marina and helipad. The Emirates Palace is the second most expensive hotel ever built, only surpassed by Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
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Hyatt Capital Gate

Hyatt Capital Gate is located within the iconic Guinness record-holding Capital Gate tower. Hyatt Capital Gate's 18th floor Sky Lobby is suspended more than 80 metres above the ground, providing sweeping views of the surrounding city and the Arabian Gulf.
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Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre

Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre, right next to ADNEC offering really comfortable rooms and outstanding value for money. Lovely restaurant, bar, Costa Coffee, room service, valet parking, swimming pool, gym and FREE wifi.
Visit Hotel Website

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is conveniently located on the Abu Dhabi Creek only 10 minutes from ADNEC and 15 minutes from the Airport. This strikingly contemporary luxury beachfront hotel features an array of business and leisure facilities, including eight restaurants, private sandy beach...
Visit Hotel Website

Local Information and Travel:

UAE Government - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

http://www.mofa.gov.ae - this is the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and will provide members a useful source of VISA information.

UAE Government

http://www.government.ae - this is the official portal of the United Arab Emirates and will provide members a useful point of access to historical and heritage information about the UAE and also other useful information regarding UAE Government. Also on the home page there are useful links to flight information for both Abu Dhabi International and Dubai International Airports.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

http://adta.ae/en/ - this site provides useful Abu Dhabi tourism information and is a useful source of general information about Abu Dhabi and an entry point to 'Explore Abu Dhabi'.

Electrical / Power Supply

Abu Dhabi’s electricity supply is 220/240 volts at 50 Hz. Square three-pin sockets are standard (UK Style). It is advisable to bring a plug adapter with you, though most hotels can supply adapters for other kinds of plug and they can be bought locally.

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