Venue

The Forum will be held at the:

Sheraton Club Des Pins Hotel
B.P. 62. Staoueli. Algiers

Tel: (213) 21 377777
Fax: (213) 21 377700
Doors will be closed at 9.30 a.m. sharp

The Opening ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. on 20 th January 2008.

Registration

Badges on the 19th January will be available (time will be specified later)

Registration will be open on 20 January between 8.00 a.m and 9.00 a.m

All participants need to register to receive their badges on site prior to attending the Forum.

You will receive all forum material upon receiving your badges.

Travel Documents and Visa

Please ensure that your travel documents required to proceed to enter Algeria are in order as early as possible.

Should you need a visa to enter Algeria, please make the necessary arrangements with the Algerian embassy, consulate or representation in your country. If there is no Algerian consulate or representation in your country or if you need assistance in obtaining a visa, please contact Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal (see “Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Contact List” below).

Transportation

Shuttle bus services from the various hotels accredited by the organizers to the Aurassi Hotel will be provided to all participants. The schedule of shuttle buses during the 2-day Forum will be provided to you upon your arrival.

Accommodations

For your convenience, Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal will assist you in hotel arrangements. If you need our assistance please send us the hotel registration form that you receive from the operation department.

For all participants, please send us your travel details, including dates, times and flight numbers of your arrival and departure. This information is necessary to finalize and reconfirm your hotel reservation and to arrange your airport pick up.

Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Contact List

Please address your queries to:
Ms. Salma Boukrouh
Project Coordinator
Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal
E-mail: salma.boukrouh@iktissad.com
Tel: 961 1 780 200
Fax: 961 1 780 206

www.iktissad.com

Country Information:

Algerian Republic
Location: Northern Africa, bordering on the Mediterranean Sea
Capital City: Algeria
Area: total land is 2.381.741 sq. km
Population: 33 million
Languages: Official language is Arabic. But people are using French
Climate: Algeria has a Mediterranean climate. Hot, dry summers and mild, rainywinters. Algerian weather during January is the winter season, with temperatures ranging between 11 and 21° C (52 to 69° F), with the possibility of rain.
Currency: Algerian Dinar
Exchange rates: 1 US dollar = 68.34262 Algerian Dinar
Airports: 35 airports, (11 international airports)