ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL High-Level Symposium of the Development Cooperation Forum on Trends in Development Cooperation: South-South and Triangular Cooperation and Aid Effectiveness 19 to 20 January 2008
Cairo, Egypt
INFORMATION NOTE
VENUE The High-Level Symposium of the Development Cooperation Forum on “Trends in Development Cooperation: South-South and Triangular Cooperation and Aid Effectiveness” will be held from 19 to 20 January 2008 in the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo located at 11511 Corniche El Nil St (P.O.Box 60), Cairo, Egypt. Tel: +(20 -2) 2795-7171; Fax: +(20-2) 2797-1715.
REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION BADGES In order to confirm your participation at the Symposium and provide you with the required security identification badge for the meeting in Cairo, please complete the Registration Form attached to this Information Note and fax it to the United Nations Secretariat at: +1 (212) 963 -2812 by no later than 9 January 2008. The registration form can also be obtained from the website for ECOSOC Support and Coordination of UNDESA at: http://www.un.org/ecosoc/newfunct/dcfcairo.shtml Security regulations at the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo require that all participants be registered in order to enter the Conference Room. Registration will take place on-site on Friday, 18 January, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and again on Saturday, 19 January 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. upon presentation of a valid photo ID. Upon registration, participants will be issued a conference pass with their name, country and/or organization. For security reasons, Identification Badges should be worn by all participants at all times during the Symposium.
MEETING DOCUMENTATION Participants will receive information folders upon arrival at the High-Level Symposium in Cairo, which will include a copy of the Aide Mémoire, the Agenda, and other background documents.
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VISAS Please check right away if you need a visa to travel to Egypt. If you do, you will be required to submit the visa application form and any accompanying documentation to the nearest Egyptian Consulate in your country of departure, with the Letter of Invitation from the United Nations to the High-Level Symposium of the DCF, along with a valid passport. Visas are issued to some nationalities upon arrival at the airport (for a fee of 15 USD). For a list of nationalities that require visas kindly visit the following website at: http://www.mfa.gov.eg/MFA_Portal/en-GB/Services/Rules+and+Regulations/
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Please see below a list of hotels, contacts and rates in US dollars. You will be responsible for making your own reservations directly with the contact person listed for the hotel of your choice. Please note that the list includes only those hotels which have agreed to provide special rates to our participants, and are either centrally located or near the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo, the venue for the meeting. Participants may find it more convenient to stay at the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo to save on commuting time to the meetings. The registration form for the Semiramis Hotel is attached to this Note. Note: Please note that hotel reservations will only be guaranteed with a credit card.
TRANSPORTATION Upon arrival at the Cairo International Airport, located about 20 kilometers from the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo, you can either take an Airport Shuttle Bus or the City Airport Taxi. • A shuttle bus operates to and from the Cairo International Airport (CAI) to the Semiramis InterContinental Hotel at a cost of 100 Egyptian pounds. However, in making hotel reservations to other Hotels, please inquire within if there is a hotel shuttle bus to and from airport to hotel, as well as transportation to and from other hotels to the conference site. Taxis are also available at the Cairo International Airport for a one way charge of 60 Egyptian pounds, equivalent to approximately 9 US Dollars or 6 Euros. Travel time is about 30-45 minutes.
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Contact Information If you have any questions pertaining to the issuance or distribution of documents prior to, or at the meeting, or for any other queries, please contact: Development Cooperation Forum Team: Ms. Nahleen Ahmed DC1-1441 New York Tel: (917) 367-2719 ahmed36@un.org Mr. Vilhelm Klareskov DC1-1450 New York Tel: (212) 917-4388 klareskov@un.org
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Temporary contact for Mr. Vilhelm Klareskov in Cairo: Tel: (20-2) 2795-7171 and Fax: (20-2) 2797-1715
Other logistical information
Banks:
The Commercial International Bank (CIB) has an office located at the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo Hotel, which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. There is also an ATM machine, as well as, foreign currency exchange on the premise. The Semiramis InterContinental Cairo Hotel offers postal services through its Concierge services The conference venue will have an airline desk and travel agency. The venue will include secretarial services as well as a Business Center. The Egyptian Government will also provide a Wireless Cyber Café fully equipped with computers and internet connection.
Post Office:
Travel: ICT Services:
Medical Services: Medical attention is available during regular working hours at “New Kasr El Aini Hospital” located at: 27 sheim el shafii street, corniche el Nil, Cairo, Egypt. Restaurants: Semiramis InterContinental Cairo Hotel has 11 restaurants for different budgets and cuisines.
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Hotel
Room rates/USD Single Double
Tel/Fax
Note
CONRAD 129 129
Tel: +20225808000 Fax: +20225808080 Mr. Mohammed Halawani
Per room/per night (Bed. Only + 25.5%) Services and taxes Breakfast
NILE HILTON
100 Standard
115 Deluxe Nile view
Tel: +20-2-25766016 Fax: + 20-2-25799817 Mr Mohammed Halawani
Per room/Per night (Bed. Only + 25.5%) Services and taxes
RAMSES HILTON
110
120
Tel: +20-2-25766016 Fax: +20-2-25799817 Mr. Mohammed Halawani
Per room/Per night (Bed. Only +25.5%) Services and taxes
SEMIRAMIS INTERCONTINENTAL
120
130
Tel: +20-2-27957171 Fax: +20-2-27971715 Mr. Walid Kandil
Per room/Per night (Bed. Only +25.5%) Services and taxes
HOTEL HELIOPOLIS
150
160
Tel: +2026777730/40 Fax: +202678172 Mr. Ahmed Fouad
Per room/Per night Bed. Only +25.44%) Breakfast 15 USD ++)
LE MERIDIEN
55
65
Tel: +20233773388 Fax: +20233771730 Mr. Mohammed Abd Alla
Per room /Per night (Bed. and open buffet Breakfast + 24% Services and taxes
MENA HOUSE
105
125
Tel: +20233773222 Fax: +20233770518 Mob: +20103443121 Mr. Mohsien Bahgat
Per room/Per night (bed. only +25.44%) Services and Taxes Breakfast 15 USD++)
5 UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES
Development Cooperation Forum Team Room DC1-1450, One UN Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10017 Telephone: +(1-212) 963-8418 Fax : +(1-212) 963-2812 e-mail address: helgason@un.org Website address: http://www.un.org/ecosoc/newfunct/dcfcairo.shtml
High-level Symposium of the Development Cooperation Forum on “Trends in Development Cooperation: SouthSouth and Triangular Cooperation and Aid Effectiveness”
Semiramis Inter-Continental Cairo 11511Corniche El Nil St (P.O.Box 60) Cairo, Egypt (Tel: +202 (2) 27957171, Fax: +202 (2) 27971715).
REGISTRATION FORM
Date: Name: Title: Organization / Company: E-mail: Telephone: Address: Fax :
Submitting this form confirms my participation at the above meeting.
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Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM UN High-Level Symposium on Trends in Development Cooperation January 19 – 20, 2008
Name________________________________________________________________________ Title_________________________________________________________________________ Company_____________________________________________________________________ Tel:________________ Fax:__________________ E-mail:____________________________ Credit Card Nr: ___________________________ Expiry Date:________________________ American Express Visa Master card Diners Club Euro card
Please include credit card information when you make your booking. Full payment for your stay will be required to be paid in advance by maximum January 10th 2007. In order to do so, please photocopy your credit card face & back, write the numbers and expiry date in a clear font and write to authorize the hotel to charge your credit card the number of nights booked and sign same as on credit card back. PLEASE RESERVE (CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): ( ) Superior Room Single $120 per night + 25% service charge and taxes ( ) Superior Room Double $130 per night + 25% service charge and taxes ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) Club floor Room Single Club floor Room Double Junior Suite Executive Suite $ 200 per night + 25% service charge and taxes $ 210 per night + 25% service charge and taxes $ 300 per night + 25% service charge and taxes $ 400 per night + 25% service charge and taxes
Note: US$ 20 Nile View Supplement per room per night + 25% service charge and taxes Smoking Room
Arrival Date ______________________
Non-Smoking Room
Departure Date____________________________
Meet & Assist (US$25.00)
Transportation (US$25.00)
Flight Details (Airline & Flight No.)_____________________________________________________
***Club & Business Rooms Rate Includes the following benefits:***
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Extensive Buffet Breakfast, Special Check- in & Check out desk on the 18th floor. Happy hour when complimentary alcoholic drinks, cold & hot canapés are served (7-9 PM) Business rooms are equipped with fax machine with printing & copying facilities & coffee maker. CANCELLATION POLICY:
IN CASE OF ANY CANCELLATION 10 DAYS BEFORE GROUP ARRIVAL 1 NIGHT WILL BE CHARGED. IN CASE OF ANY CANCELLATION 5 DAYS BEFORE GROUP ARRIVAL TOTAL STAY WILL BE CHARGED.
NO SHOW POLICY:
IN CASE OF NO SHOW WE WILL CHARGE TOTAL STAY FROM THE CREDIT CARD.
Please fax this form directly to the Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel to Mr.Walid Kandil, Senior Sales manager Fax: +202 27971715 Tel: +202 27957171 E-mail : walid.kandil@semiramisinterconti.com