Triennial Conference 2006
Dubai, 15 - 18 September 2006

 To create a vision of excellence by exchanging global KSI experiences.

Circular number: Conf/ 9 /06
11 August 2006

Salaamun Alaikum

Hotels are getting full and time for getting visa is running short

We are very concerned that many members have still not specified the requirements of Hotels and Visas for their Councillors and Delegates. September is a very busy time in Dubai and bookings at hotels are already difficult. Please send in your requirements as soon as possible, preferably before 15 August 2006. You may write directly to  wftri06@dubaijamaat.com  or complete the attendance booking form at this link: http://apps.world-federation.org/Surveyor/index.php?sid=4

If you need a visa, the cost is USD 100 per visa and you need to send a clear copy of your passport to Dubai Jamaat wftri06@dubaijamaat.com

Conference Dates
The opening session majlis is on Thursday night 14 September 2006 at Satwa Imambargah.
The Conference will start on Friday morning 15 September 2006 and will Inshallah end on Sunday night 17 September.

Attendance
To help us arrange for your seat in the conference hall, your conference folder and papers, your name badge, catering etc, it is important that you action the following by 15 August 2006 at the latest:
All members are requested to send to the secretariat@world-federation.org a full list of Councillors and Delegates who will be attending as their representatives.
All Councillors, Delegates  and  Invitees are requested to confirm their attendance by the deadline of 15 August 2006 by emailing their confirmations to wftri06@dubaijamaat.com with a copy to Secretariat@world-federation.org

Advertisements and Sponsorships
If you would like to advertise at the Conference or to sponsor any of the facilities, please apply by completing the form given at the link: http://apps.world-federation.org/Surveyor/index.php?sid=5

Airport Transfers
We regret that it will not be possible to provide airport transfers to any of the Conference Participants. On arrival, please make your own way to your hotel. If you are coming in a group, the hotel may arrange transfers for you. wftri06@dubaijamaat.com will guide you if you have any queries.

Accommodation
The following rooms have been booked and are available at first come first serve basis. These rooms need to be booked before the deadline of 15 August 2006, otherwise they will not be available. The hotels will not hold the rooms for us after the deadline. If you need accommodation, please write directly to  wftri06@dubaijamaat.com  or complete the attendance booking form at this link: http://apps.world-federation.org/Surveyor/index.php?sid=4

Dhow Palace Hotel – 5*
Single or Double for upto 2 people – Dhs 550 per room
Rates are Nett and include Breakfast.

Imperial Residence – 3*
One Bedroom for 2 people (15 Available) – Dhs 350
Two Bedroom for 4 people (15 Available) – Dhs 500
Rates are Nett and include Breakfast.

Literature for distribution
Literature brought by Jamaats will be launched and distributed in a controlled manner – a few per session. Please hand over all such literature to the World Federation Staff or Host Jamaat Reception Committee.

Dress Code
All are reminded that the World Federation expects all attendees to be suitably attired in keeping with the decorum, spirit and the practice of Sharia. This is a meeting of the leadership of the Community and hence the importance of setting standards and examples for the Community at large.

The dress code for women throughout the Conference (at all sessions including focus forums of all boards and desks and all outings) should be correct hijab, the minimum being a lose full length outer garment and a scarf. The Women's desk will be more than happy to assist and advise on the do’s and don'ts on the matter.

The dress code for men is sombre clothing with no sleeveless clothes and no shorts.  

Certain  tables, corridors, stairs, lifts at the venues will be reserved entirely for women. Men are requested to respect the requirement of privacy by the women. 

Contact Details

Dubai Jamaat
Email: wftri06@dubaijamaat.com
- Qassim Hemraj          050 659 6677
- Shabbir Damji           050 644 7915
- Mustafa Rashid          050 495 6042
- Hassnain Khimji         050 625 3025
- Amirali Alimohd         050 694 5510

The World Federation
Email: secretariat@world-federation.org
Tel: (+44) 20 8954 9881
Fax:(+44) 20 8954 9034

With Salaams and Duas
 
Yasin Rahim
Secretary General
11 August 2006