General Guidelines

The official language of the United Arab Emirates is Arabic. Modern Standard Arabic is taught in schools, and most native Emiratis speak a dialect of Gulf Arabic that is generally similar to that spoken in surrounding countries.

The Dubai International Airport is the only airport in the metropolis and is the busiest in the UAE. The airlines servicing the airport include Emirates Airlines (Dubai’s official international airline) that connects the city to more than 100 destinations worldwide, Fly Dubai (an LCC) and Etihad. Other ways to enter the city are through the Sharjah International Airport with Air Arabia. A Dh 50 taxi ride will get you to Dubai in no time.

The United Kingdom is not on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) all year. The time zone of Dubai and the United Emirates is UAE Standard Time. UAE Standard time is four hours in front of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... In Dubai and the United Arab Emirates there is no daylight-saving time (DST) adjustment.

Across the UK, October temperatures average a daily high of 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F).

Official letters will be issued on request by e-mail within 5-7 working days. Please send us your complete details full name (as mentioned in the passport) postal address and passport number via the contact us page on the website.

The currency in Dubai is Arab Emirates Dirham, more commonly known as Emirati Dirham. It is used throughout the UAE. The Dubai currency – when abbreviated – is known as the "AED" (officially) or the "DHs" (unofficially).
The currency in Dubai or the Dirham is pegged to the US Dollar at a rate of 3.67%. So you will always receive the best rate while changing Dollars to Dirhams as it never fluctuates. The value rises and falls when you exchange any other currency.

In Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the standard voltage is 220V at a frequency of 50 Hz.
Electrical Appliances and devices are made for the United States, Canada and South American Countries will need a transformer and plug socket adapter for use Dubai and UAE. The plugs are UK-style Type G.

All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibition hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.

Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.

The UR Forum is not held responsible for personal accidents, loss, and damage to private property of participants. The participants are requested to carry their belonging with them. Participants should make their own arrangements for insurance (travel, health etc.)

United Research Forum
1-75 SHELTON STREET COVENT GARDEN,
LONDON, UK.
Tel: +44-744-880-8243

There are no childcare facilities available during the Conference.

Free left luggage and Cloakroom facilities are available within the venue.

Participants in need of medical treatment should refer to the UR Forum staff in the Registration Area.