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Collaboration between Africa and the Middle East has arguably never been greater with many key players looking to reap the benefits of a promising trade corridor between the two regions. Newly formed Middle Eastern ECAs are united by both their desire to bolster exports from the region and by their designs on Africa as a key reciprocal trading market.
Moreover, burgeoning use of Dubai not only as a trading hub for the Middle East but Sub-Saharan Africa too make it a ripe location to gather a deal-hungry attendee list from leading ECAs, corporates, EPCs, developers lenders, investors, ECAs, export and project finance players.
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Habtoor Grand Resort, Dubai
VENUE
TXF Middle East & Africa: Export & Project Finance 2022
ACCOMMODATION
The group rate at the hotel is no longer available, please see the available rooms at the current rate here: https://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi?defaultTab=standard
Please also see alternative hotels within a short distance of the Habtoor Grand Resort:
HOW TO GET THERE
The resort is close to many local transport links in Dubai.
There are two airports within 20 miles of the resort.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 20 miles south of the hotel. You can get a taxi from here directly to the hotel in 30 minutes- please find a map here. You can also get the MRed metro line from the airport to Dubai marina where you change for the T1 tram to Jumeirah Beach, please find the route information here.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 18 miles from the hotel. You can similarly get a taxi to the hotel in 27 minutes- please find a map here. You can also get public transport from this airport to the hotel via the F55 bus changing at Ibn Battuta Bus Station for the number 8 bus to Royal Meridian where you can walk to the hotel, the route information can be found here.
Please contact Zoe Diamond if you have any questions about the venue or accommodation.
Travel & Safety
Updated on 11.03.22– please note this page is subject to change and we recommend you check this page regularly for updates.
Travel
We strongly recommend that you check the travel requirements for entering the United States before you travel. Please refer to Emirates travel page for the most up-to-date information.
Safety
Our attendees’ safety is our primary concern and we are working closely with the hotel and following government guidance to ensure a smooth and safe event.
Travelling to Dubai
Requirements for all passengers arriving in Dubai
From 26 February 2022, passengers travelling to Dubai from all countries (GCC included) must fulfil one of the below requirements
Attending the event
Attendees are required to demonstrate a valid vaccination record or proof of negative test at on-site registration. On-site temperature checks will also be in place.
Onsite safety measures
In addition to this, we are implementing increased hygiene protocols. Hand sanitizers will be available throughout the venue and we strongly encourage all delegates to frequently sanitize or wash their hands during the event.
The event venue’s COVID policy requires all attendees to wear face coverings and abide by social distancing requirements throughout the event.
‘No handshake’ stickers will be available to guests at the registration desk if desired.
Finally, all delegates will be informed to not attend the event if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
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