Venue

5th Middle East Chief Information Officer Conference & IT fair

ME CIO 2008 Summit

Speakers from:

"Transforming & Aligning I.T. with the Business"

Nov. 25, 26 & 27, 2008 - The Gulf Hotel - Bahrain

Organized by

Mawj Information Technology

Sponsors

Text Box: VENUE The venue has been carefully and strategically selected to be at the prestigious and the largest most impressive convention and banqueting facility in Bahrain. Its celebrated reputation has made GICEC the favorite venue the island’s most prestigious events. From international conferences to corporate parties and exhibitions, the Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre is a showcase of professionalism offering every facility and resource support for mounting such event to the highest standards.

It is located at the Gulf Hotel, The first and biggest five star hotel ever built on the Island, Gulf Hotel offers more than 35 years of experience meeting the demands of discerning clients. Conveniently located 15 minutes away from the airport and five minutes from the city centre, it stands tall in harmony with the enchanting Guest Palace and the majestic Grand Mosque.

It combined luxury and tradition to give you the utmost in comfort and service. Spacious 366 rooms of gracious style you will want to come back to, time and again. A diverse family of 12 restaurants, lounges and bars challenges the most demanding palate, in a setting that transports you from the Mediterranean to the Far East. The impressive and unrivalled Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre located within the hotel complex is a showcase of professionalism offering every facility and resource support for mounting any type of event to the highest standards. The hotel is near commercial and shopping centers. The hotel rooms are all sea view. For more information please visit the hotel website at http://www.gulfhotelbahrain.com/ Bahrain Bahrain, a group of 33 islands, with an area of 707 square kilometers, is situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the east coast of Saudi Arabia. The local time is GMT + 3 hours.

The state takes its name from the largest island Bahrain, which is 586.5 square kilometers. It is linked by causeways to Muharraq (International Airport). There are numerous other tiny islands, but they are mainly uninhabited and are best known for the variety of migrating birds which pass through in spring and autumn.

Arabic is the official language, although English is widely understood and it's used by most businesses. Islam is the religion of Bahrain and is practiced by a large, majority. Places of worship of other faiths exist on the island.

The climate is hot in summer and mild in winter. From November to April is very pleasant, with temperatures from 15 to 24 degrees centigrade. Temperatures are coolest between December and March when northerly winds prevail. From July to September temperatures average 36 degrees centigrade with high humidity.

For more information about the Kingdom of Bahrain the “Island of Golden Smiles” please visit this website http://www.bahraintourism.com/

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