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Venue:
The meeting
will be held from November 16-18, 2011
at The
congress
Palace, Dbayeh, Beirut, Lebanon
Political statement:
The aim of MEFS is to provide a forum for the exchange
and discussion of new clinical and scientific ideas.
The
Middle East Fertility Society, in good faith assume that all
participants will respect the non- political nature of its
annual meeting.
Registration and Information Desk:
The registration and information desks will be located in
the congress center and will
be open as
following
hours:
Wednesday, 16 November from 08:00 to 16:00
Thursday, 17 November from
08:00 to 16:00
Friday , 18 November
from 08:00 to 16:00
Hotel and Tours Desk:
Any queries regarding accommodation and tours should be
directed to the official appointed
agency who will be
managing the hotels and tours desk in the registration area
throughout the meeting.
Anastasia Travel,
Tourism & Limousine Co.
Sin el Fil Highway - Mardini Center
Beirut - Lebanon
P.O. Box 90 - 1511
Tel: +961 1 51 00 51 ext 365 - 370
Fax: +961 1 51 00 55 / 51 00 56
Website: http://www.anastasiagroup.net
Email: groups@anastasiagroup.net
Language:
English is the official language of the meeting. There will
be no simultaneous translation.
language in Lebanon:While Arabic is
Lebanon's official language, English and French are widely
spoken.
Most Lebanese speak at least two or three languages,
and visitors will find no problems communicating.
Many
establishments provide signs, menus, and information in both
Arabic and English.
Slide preview:
Slide preview facilities will be available in the slide
preview room, which is located in congress area (please
follow the signs). Presenters are kindly requested to submit
their slides on a portable medium at least 60 minutes before
presentation.
MEFS zone :
Pay a visit to “The MEFS Internet zone” located in congress
center. The zone is an internet facility with various
facility.
Certificates of attendance:
Certificates of attendance will be printed out at the
registration desk
Lunches and refreshments:
During the congress, lunches will be provided to all
registered participants.
Coffee and lunches will be served
throughout the exhibition area.
About Lebanon: A land of
golden beaches and stunning mountain landscapes.
Landscapes
that change with the seasons, but are always bathed in the
warm sun.
The daylight rising over Lebanon brings endless
opportunities of fun, beach, nature and outdoor activities.
You'll never know what to choose. Whatever it will be, an
unforgettable time awaits you under the shiny Lebanese sun
Secretariat:
For inquires regarding individual or group registrations,
abstracts, scientific program,
exhibit and other matters
related to the organization of the meeting, please contact:
MEFS central office
P.O.Box: 167220 Achrafieh,
Beirut-Lebanon
Tel: + 961-1-610400,
Fax: + 961-1-612400,
email:info@mefs.org
Passport and visa requirements:
Entry Requirements
Visas:
All foreigners must have a valid
passport and visa to enter Lebanon.
Passports must be valid for at least six
months. Visas can be obtained in advance
at Lebanese embassies and consulates
around the world. Nationals of many
countries can also obtain business or
tourist visas upon arrival at the Beirut
Airport and at other ports of entry on
the Lebanese border. At the Beirut
Airport, visa stamps can be purchased at
a window directly across from passport
control. You can pay in cash in U.S.
dollars or Lebanese pounds. The price of
a 15-day visa is US$17 (LL25,000). A
single entry, three-month visa is US$35
(LL50,000).
Contact the Lebanese embassy or
consulate in your country or see the
General Directorate of General Security
website for additional visa
information.
Important Note:
Travelers holding passports
that contain visas or entry/exit stamps
for Israel are likely to be refused
entry into Lebanon.
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Currency and exchange foreign currency:
The official Lebanese currency is the
Lebanese pound or lira (LL).
Notes are available in
denominations of: LL1,000; LL5,000; LL10,000; LL20,000;
LL50,000; and LL100,000.
There are also LL250 and LL500
coins.
U.S. dollars are used widely throughout the country.
Restaurants, hotels, and stores often quote their prices in
U.S. dollars, and many establishments will convert and
provide U.S. dollar prices for you upon request. If you plan
to use U.S. dollars, it is advisable to bring small bills
(US$1 to US$20 notes).
The US$/LL exchange rate is relatively stable, hovering
around US$1=LL1,500. The appreciation of the Euro since
early 2002 has benefited European travelers. The Euro/LL
exchange rate has fluctuated from €1=LL1,400 in June 2002 to
€1=LL1,800 in April 2006. Check the
Yahoo! Currency Converter for the latest exchange rate
before you go.
Money or travelers checks can be exchanged at banks, private
money exchange shops, and major hotels. Major credit cards
(Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club) are
accepted at most large establishments throughout the
country. ATMs are also widely available in Beirut and larger
cities and will usually dispense both U.S. dollars and
Lebanese pounds.
Credit Cards:
Major credit cards are accepted in most shops, hotels and
restaurants.
Shopping Hours:
Shops are typically open Monday through Saturday,
9:00-18:00. Hours vary, and in summer many establishments
close early. Restaurant hours vary, and many restaurants,
especially in Beirut, are open late.
Banking hours are Monday through Saturday, .
CME:
23 CME credits have been applied by the MEFS for the this
annual meeting
Important Deadlines:
September 15 2011:
Abstract submission deadline
Before 15 September:
o
low fees apply
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Reimbursement of fees for cancellation (less 100
Euro administration fee)
After 30 October- onsite fee apply
Changes:
The Scientific and Organizing Secretariats reserve the right
to change the program for technical and/or scientific
reasons.
Admission Badges:
The congress badge should be worn by all participants at all
the times during the congress, during the pre-congress
courses, in the exhibit area and within other areas of the
congress center as well as during social activities. Only
participants wearing their badge will be admitted to the
scientific session, to he exhibition and to the social
events. Accompanying persons must have a badge for admission
to the exhibit area and to the social functions.
Congress Scientific Structure:
The congress will be organized in main sessions, symposia,
oral and poster sessions.
Invitation Letter:
MEFS will be pleased to send a letter of invitation to any
person requesting one. The letter of personal invitation is
not a commitment from the part of MEFS to provide any
financial support. You may request personal invitation
letters from the MEFS Central Office.
Email: invitation@mefs.org
Satellite Symposia and Other Sponsored Events:
Industries are welcome to propose Satellite Symposia and
other events by contacting the MEFS Secretariat.
Electricity:
Electric current is 110/220 volts, 50 cycles. A two-pin
plug, with round pins is commonly used (Type C, similar to
many European countries), but other types of plugs are also
in use so it is best to check before you go.
Time
Lebanese time is G.M.T. +2 hours in winter (October to March) and +3
hours in summer (April to September), when daylight savings time is
observed.
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