Conference Alert: You Can’t Get There From Here (Actually, You Can)

Borders are a big deal. However, if you plan ahead, you can get to where you need to go.
Por ejemplo, the Abu Dhabi International Downstream - Summit 2018, 3-5 September 2018, described below, will require a visa to attend. Here are instructions on how to acquire said document.

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Getting a visa
Citizens of Australia, Andorra, Austria, Brunei, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America and the Vatican State can get a free-of-charge entry visa upon arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
GCC citizens do not need a visa to enter the UAE.
Citizens of all other countries will need to apply for a Tourist, Transit or Visit Visa prior to their trip. If you are flying with Etihad Airways, a visit visa may be arranged for you upon request. If you have booked your trip through a travel agency, in most cases they will be able to arrange this for you.
Five, four and three star hotels can apply for visas on behalf of guests who have booked a stay with them. Please note that not all five, four and three star hotels have this system in place. Make sure you check with your preferred hotel if they offer this service. This service does not currently apply to guests staying in hotel apartments
While the airline, travel agency and hotel can apply for your visa, please make sure you give yourself enough time for it to be approved, and note that they do not take responsibility if the visa is declined.
Otherwise, you will need to apply for a visa through your nearest UAE embassy. An eye scan will be required at the airport.
Cruise Visa
Cruise passengers can apply now for the multiple visa entry for AED 200 (US$ 55) only!
For more information on visa types or how to get your visa, visit the Abu Dhabi Government website or call its contact centre on +971 2 666 4442 (800-555 from inside the UAE)
source: https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/travel/essential.info/getting.a.visa.aspx

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Abu Dhabi International Downstream - Summit 2018 Details (from the official Web site)

Abu Dhabi International Downstream - Summit 2018
3-5 September 2018
ADID.WRAconferences.com
Source: https://adid.wraconferences.com/
Driving the UAE’s downstream growth through world class technical strategy and innovative technologies
Now in its 19th year, the Abu Dhabi International Downstream Summit (ADID) is THE event to connect you with ADNOC Refining and Borouge.
This well-established fixture in the UAE’s downstream calendar has just become even more important following ADNOC’s announcement that they are building the world’s largest integrated refining and chemical site, making the UAE undoubtedly one of the world’s largest and most important markets for growth. Past attendees include Bapco, ENOC, Orpic, Sipchem, GASCO to name a few.
This September ADID will;
◾Present the latest technical strategy and thought leadership to support the UAE and the Gulf in creating new high value downstream revenue streams and value chains
◾Showcase the technologies and tools to drive the rapid expansion of the region’s refining and petrochemical complexes of the future
◾Provide an integrated refining-petrochemical conference to help realize their synergies and expand technological capabilities
◾Support the smart growth of the UAE’s and region’s refining and petrochemicals businesses
source: https://adid.wraconferences.com/
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CORPORTATE ATTENDEES
ADNOC
TAKREER
Bourage
ENOC
Bapco
Orpic
Saudi Aramco
Satorp
Borealis
KNPC
Oman Oil Company
Sabic
Sipchem
Gasco
Tasnee
DUQM
SIBUR
Sadara
Sahara
Yasref
Pakistan Refinery Ltd.
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KEY THEMES IN 2018
New Routes to Olefins
Electric Vehicles: Opportunity or Threat?
Expanding Trading Capabilities
Creating Successful JV Partnerships
Applying Operational Excellence to Minimise CapEx
Advances in Catalysts for New Market Realities
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2018 Confirmed Speakers
Sultan Al Bigishi
Senior Vice President, Ruwais Refinery West, ADNOC Refining
Fuad Al-Ansari
Vice President, Information Technology Division, ADNOC Refining
Basil El-Baz
Chairman & CEO, Carbon Holdings
David Marion
Vice President, Manufacturing, SATORP
Thorsten Loehl
Vice President, Innovation, Borouge
Mikael Berthod
Vice President, ADNOC Refining Research Center
Mohammed S. Al Shahrani
Portfolio Director in Domestic Joint Ventures, Saudi Aramco
Gary West
Head of Future Mobility, General Motors Middle East
View the full list here
2018 Advisory Board
Mohamed Ali Al Haddadi
Manager Corporate Excellence, Adnoc Refining
Mikael Berthod
Vice President, ADNOC Refining Research Center
Andrew Carne-Ross
Vice President Business Development, CB&I
Omar Al Hamed
Vice President Operation (East), Adnoc Refining
Luc Geerts
Senior Director Consulting Solutions, Schneider Electric
Ramón Areitio Toledo
General Manager, CEPSA Petroleum Operations Middle East LLC
Thomas Rings
Partner, A.T. Kearney
Yahya Mahmoud
Chemicals & Petroleum Industry Leader, IBM
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