VENUE
Crowne Plaza Riyadh-RDC Hotel & Convention Center is the largest Crowne Plaza hotel throughout the world. The scale of the Conference venue’s vastness is evident in that it offers a total of 1500 Parking spaces. In addition, it is strategically located in the Digital City, reflecting the modern lifestyles and high-tech, innovative advancements. Close to commercial districts, universities, government offices and only 25 minutes away from King Khalid International Airport, it is a prime location for a myriad of useful and entertaining resources.

RIYADH
Combining state-of-the-art infrastructures, excellent facilities and easy travel access from across the globe with its burgeoning world-class cultural attractions, modern amenities, diverse entertainment and natural explorative sceneries, Riyadh is an ideal and opportunistic conference destination.

Top sites to visit in Riyadh include but are certainly not limited to…

Diriyah, considered by many to be the “Pearl of Saudi Arabia” and is a UNESCO-listed site. This area is home to a history that dates back to thousands of years where it had once been an ancient key trade and pilgrimage route to Muslims from every part of the world and a meeting spot for people traveling to or from Asia, Africa or Europe. Our second stop is at Souq Al Zal is a historic outdoor bazaar-like shopping place that has been opened since 1901. With its oud-scented spiraling alley ways that encompass antique and traditional clothing stores and Saudi Arabian cuisine, one can bargain his/her way into buying what pleases the eye and nose.

Next on our travel list is The Edge of the World (its real name is Jebel Fihrayn), one of Saudi’s most ever popular tourist destinations, is an immensely geological wonder. Its nickname is derived from the breathtaking and uninterrupted view of the horizon from 300 meter high cliffs to overlook the beautiful formations and surrounding plain and was once an ancient caravan route. Jebel Fihrayn is part of a much longer Tuwaiq escarpment that drops into an ancient ocean bed, roughly 305 meters down where one may spot dried rivers weaving across the land and camels roaming below. Our next travel site is at The National Museum of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh that transports visitors into the past through a grand interactive tour throughout the ages, not before stepping into a magnificently filled flower-wreathed garden to the entrance. Through its eight major halls, one would experience the prehistory, culture and art of the Kingdom by centuries and decades with everything from Neolithic rocks and prehistoric dinosaurs to a remake of the old Jeddah.

HOW TO APPLY FOR eVISA
Through the fast and easy-to-use online portal, international visitors from 49 eligible countries can apply for an eVisa. The eVisa will be a one-year, multiple entry allowing visitors to spend up to 90 days in the country. For more information please visit https://visa.visitsaudi.com/

WEATHER
The weather in Riyadh in November is mild and pleasant, with an average temperature ranging between 17° C (63° F) and 25°C (77° F). A light coat is useful during the night.

TIME ZONE
Saudi Arabia is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +3) and does not observe daylight savings time.

CURRENCY / EXCHANGE
Currency in Saudi Arabia is Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) and there are five bill nominations of 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500. 1 US Dollar is equivalent to 3.75 Saudi Riyals. Foreign currencies are conveniently exchangeable at airports, major hotels, bank branches and foreign exchange booths.

CREDIT CARDS
Major credit cards like VISA, Master Card and American Express are widely accepted, but some small shops, restaurants and traditional markets only accept cash. For cash withdrawal or exchange, banks and ATMs are easy to find throughout Riyadh.

LANGUAGE
The STS 2022 International Conference’s official language is English. While the country’s official language is Arabic, the majority of the population are also well acclimated to English.

INTERNET
Free WiFi access will be available in all Conference areas throughout the duration of the STS 2022 International Conference.

FOOD & BEVERAGES
Coffee, snacks and lunch and/or dinner during official breaks are included in the delegate registration fee and will be served in the exhibition area and in the hotel’s main restaurant.

 

REGISTRATION
BADGES
Conference delegates who do not have outstanding payments may collect their name badges from the Registration Desk during operating hours.

Important note: Your badge is your personal identification to enter the Conference and Exhibitor area. Entrance into conference premises (conference hall, exhibitor area and restaurant) are strictly monitored, only fully registered members will be allowed in. In case of loss, an administrative fee of 100SAR will be charged for reissuance.

REGISTRATION DESK
The Registrations Desk and Onsite Secretariat is located near the entrance of the Sultana Hall of the Conference Venue and will be operating throughout Conference dates according to the following schedule:

Day 1  Thursday, 17 November 2022	10:00 – 19:00
Day 2  Friday, 18 November 2022	08:00 – 19:00
Day 3  Saturday, 19 November 2022	08:00 – 15:00

 

EXHIBITION OPERATING HOURS
All exhibitors are listed in the final Conference Program and in the Conference’s official website under Sponsors section. The exhibition will run during Conference dates at the Sultana Hall as follows:

Day 1  Thursday, 17 November 2022	12:00 – 21:00
Day 2  Friday, 18 November 2022	09:00 – 21:00
Day 3  Saturday, 19 November 2022	09:00 – 17:30

ELECTRICITY
Standard electricity supply is 230 volts AC at 60Hz. The associated plug is type G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern.

INSURANCE & LIABILITY
The Organizers will take no liability for personal injuries sustained by, or for loss or damage to property belonging to conference participants, either during or as a result of the conference. It is, therefore, advised that participants arrange their own personal health, accident and travel insurance.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Police: 999
Fire emergency: 998
Medical emergency (ambulance): 997
Emergency medical consultation: 937

TELEPHONE CODE AND PROVIDERS
Saudi Arabia’s country code is 00966. There are three mobile network providers in Saudi Arabia. These include: STC, Mobily, Zain. SIM card roaming service can be purchased from the airport.