Thank you for registering to attend the Times Higher Education MENA Universities Summit at United Arab Emirates University from 2–4 February 2016.
Important information by return email
Desert safari
Please click here to confirm if you will be attending the desert safari on Wednesday 3 February 2016.
Please note the desert can get very cold in the evening. We suggest that you wear something warm and comfortable.
Transport
In order for our team to arrange transport to the summit venues, by return email please confirm the details of your accommodation arrangements.
Dress code for ladies
We please ask that you respect the cultural etiquette and adhere to a more conservative dress code.
Please wear long sleeved blouses or dresses (arms need to be covered and dresses should be ankle length). Ensure that you do not wear low cut tops, dresses or blouses. Trousers are acceptable.
THE World Summit Series App
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Networking
Maximise your opportunities while you are at the summit by arranging a private consultation with senior members of THE hiring solutions (recruitment) and branding solutions (advertising and sponsorship) teams. Please contact them to arrange a convenient time to discuss your requirements.
Polly Fryer, Hiring solutions director
Dominic Garcia, Senior international business development executive (hiring solutions)
Melanie Garcia, Brand manager HE (branding solutions)
Programme overview
| Day one – Tuesday 2 February 2016 |
| 19.00 |
Registration opens and networking - UAEU |
| 19.00–19.15 |
Official opening ceremony |
| 19.15–19.45 |
Summit session |
| 20.00–22.00 |
Dinner & entertainment – Crescent building, Great Hall |
| 22.00 |
Transport departs to hotel |
| Day two – Wednesday 3 February 2016 |
| 08.00 |
Transport departs from hotel for UAEU |
| 08.30–09.00 |
Registration & welcome coffee |
| 09.00–10.30 |
Summit session |
| 10.30–11.00 |
Network coffee |
| 11.00–12.15 |
Summit session |
| 12.15–13.15 |
Networking lunch |
| 13.15–15.00 |
Summit session |
| 15.00 |
Transport departs to hotel |
| 16.00 |
Desert safari* |
| *Transport to safari from Al Ain Rotana, unless you are informed otherwise. Please ensure you are at Al Ain Rotana by no later than 15.45. |
| Day three – Thursday 4 February 2016 |
| 08.00 |
Transport departs hotel for UAEU |
| 08.30–09.30 |
Registration and welcome coffee |
| 09.30–11.15 |
Summit session |
| 11.15–11.45 |
Network coffee |
| 11.45–13.30 |
Summit session |
| 13.30–14.30 |
Networking lunch |
| 14.30–15.45 |
Summit session |
| 15.45–16.15 |
Networking coffee |
| 16.15–16.45 |
Closing remarks |
| 16.45 |
Transport departs |
Useful contacts
Lorraine Breen
Summit events manager
Lorraine.breen@tesglobal.com
+447471 355 247
Sarah Ajawin
Conference producer
Sarah.ajawin@tesglobal.com
+44772 126 0470
We look forward to welcoming you to the summit.
Kind regards,
THE Summits Team
www.theworldsummitseries.com/MENA |
