Welcome to the 6th Global Assembly in Bahrain.

This leaflet will provide you with some information you will need prior to your arrival to Bahrain, upon arrival, and during your stay in Bahrain. We look forward to hosting you in October.

UPON

ARRIVAL
Please note that this service is provided for participants arriving on 3rd of October 2012 only. For emergencies/enquiries, please contact us on the following numbers: +973 39470181 or +973 39022039

Upon your arrival to Bahrain International Airport, please search for the 6th SWYAA Global Assembly counter which will be located just before the passport control point. There will be a team at this counter to welcome you and facilitate your arrival procedures.

BEFORE

YOUR DEPARTURE
Precipitation is least likely around October, and the skies will be generally clear with possibility of scattered clouds. The relative humidity typically ranges from 42% (comfortable) to 85% (very humid) over the course of a typical October, rarely dropping below 26% (dry) and reaching as high as 100% (very humid). The air is driest around 1st of October, at which time the relative humidity drops below 51% (mildly humid); it is most humid around the end of October, rising above 79% (humid) For more info about the weather please visit: http://www.holiday-weather.com/bahrain/ averages/october/

What to Pack for Bahrain..

The program will host special official events by the Government of Bahrain and it is expected in these occasions to dress formally or in your traditional customs. The rest of the events will be casual and smart casual. The weather during the GA period is expected to be hot in the mornings and pleasant at nights so bring clothes you think will make you comfortable. Bahrain has a hot desert climate. The month of October is characterized by falling daily high temperatures, with daily highs decreasing from 35C to 30C over the course of the month, exceeding 37C or dropping below 28C only one day in ten. Expect the sunrise during October to be between 5:30am and 5:45am (local Bahrain time) and sunset between 5:25pm changing to 4:55pm (local Bahrain time) towards the end of October.

Phone

Operators
munications providers can also provide you with broadband internet facilities should you require that. More details will be available at their counters.

Bahrain has three official telecommunications providers. You can buy your own sim card upon arrival in the airport as all three companies have their outlets in the airport right after collecting your baggage. You will require your passport to buy a sim card. The telecomTelecom Company SIM Card Price (lowest) Local Call Charge (per min.) Local SMS International SMS Call centre BATELCO (SIMSIM) BD 2 45 fils 35 fils 35 fils 196

ZAIN (EasyTalk) BD 2 35 fils 35 fils 35 fils 107

VIVA BD 2 33 fils 25 fils 30 fils 124

Official
Time ALL DAY Time 6-8.30 am 9.00-11.30 12.00-1.30 2.00-3.00 3.30-4.30 7.30-10.00 Time 6.00-9.00 am 10.00-11.30 12.00-2.00 2.30-4.30 5.00-9.00 Time 6.00-8.00 am 8.30-9.30 10.00-12.30 12.45-30.30 4.00-7.30 8.00-10.00

Program
DAY 4 - Sunday 7th October 2012
Time 6.00-9.00 am 10.30-12.00 Event Breakfast at hotel Institutional/Social Contribution Visits Group A: GPIC Group B: Bahrain University Group C: Supreme Council for Women Group D: Muharraq Elderly Centre 1.30 -2.30 4.00-5.00 8.00-11.00 Time 6.00-9.00 am 9.00-11.30 1.00-2.00 3.00-6.00 7.30-10.00 Time ALL DAY Lunch Group 1: Tour of Old Muharraq Area & Halwa Factory Group 2: FREE TIME Dinner Gathering Event Breakfast at hotel Group 1: FREE TIME Group 2: Tour of Old Muharraq Area & Halwa Factory lunch Free time Farewell Party (Dress code: Smart Casual) Event Departure of participants Event Arrival of participants Event Breakfast at hotel Morning Assembly & Ice Breaking Session (Dress code: GA T-Shirts) Bahrain National Museum Lunch Bahrain Fort RECEPTION PARTY (Dress code: Traditional or Formal) Event Breakfast at hotel Bahrain Oil Museum Lunch & Prayers break Bahrain International Circuit Royal Equestrian Stables (Dinner in venue) Event Breakfast at hotel Beit Al Quraan (Quraan House) Al Fateh Mosque Lunch Post-Program Activities Conference Dinner

ARRIVAL DAY - Wednesday 3rd October

DAY 1 - Thursday 4th October 2012

DAY 2 -Friday 5th October 2012

DAY 5- Monday 8th October 2012

DAY 3 - Saturday 6th October 2012

DAY 6- Tuesday 9th October 2012

Bahrain

National Museum

Arad

Fort

Deserving its reputation as the most popular tourist attraction in Bahrain, the Bahrain National Museum is the best place to start for an intriguing, well-labeled introduction to the sights of the country. The museum possesses a rich collection of Bahrains ancient archaeological artifacts acquired since 1988, and covers 6,000 years of Bahrains history. The complex includes three halls devoted to archaeology and the ancient civilization of the Dilmun, while two other halls depict the culture and lifestyle of Bahrains recent preindustrial past.

Arad Fort is one of Bahrains most important fortified castles, overlooking the shores of the island. The Fort was built in the style of Islamic forts at the end of the 15th and early 16th centuries. Due to its strategic location overlooking various sea passages of Muharraq Island, Arad Fort was used as a defensive fortress throughout history, from the time Bahrain was occupied by the Portuguese in the 16th century to the 19th century. It has undergone extensive restoration, and is now illuminated at night, presenting a magnificent sight.

Bahrain

Fort

Oil

Museum
the midst of the oil fields. It is situated only few meters from the first oil well in Sakhir which was discovered back in 1932. The Oil Museum exhibits old photographs, drilling equipment and a working model of an oil rig.

A site actually dating back nearly 5,000 years, the area of the Bahrain Fort was first inhabited sometime around the third century BC, and was thought to be the capital of the Dilmun civilization on the island. After thousands of years of continuous inhabitation, in the 16th century the Portuguese came along, bricked it off and built an impressive fort. Visiting Bahrain Fort takes you right out of the urban development and back to a simpler time, where the surrounding villages are covered in lush greenery and palm trees, while the houses are reminiscent of the older days.

Built in 1992, Bahrain Oil Museum is one of the significant tourist attractions on the Island. It is a small, but very interesting museum that illustrates the story of the black gold industry in Bahrain as well as the history of that era. It was built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first discovery of oil on the Island. The Oil Museum is a long way out of the busy town, in

Bahrain

International Circuit

Al-Fateh
accommodating Manama. over

Mosque
7,000 worshippers

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is the home of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The first piece of ground was broken in December 2002 and the keys to the circuit were handed over to his Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on March 17, 2004. On April 4, 2004, Michael Schumachers Ferrari was first to the chequered flag to win the Bahrain Grand Prix, the first FIA Formula One World Championship event held in the Middle East. BIC is one of the Middle Easts leading entertainment, events and corporate destinations. Hosting regular race meetings, track days, drag racing and karting events, BIC is the ideal multi-purpose venue.

Al-Fateh Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world, capable of at a time. It is located in the capital city of Al-Fateh now includes the new National Library, which was inaugurated to the public in 2006. The mosque was built by the late Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa during the early 1990s. It is named after Ahmed AlFateh, the conqueror of Bahrain. The Islamic architecture designs are amazing from the outside as well as the inside that brings out the site as one of the unique monuments in the area.

Royal

Equestrian Stables
In

Beit

Al-Quraan
of rare manuscripts dating from the eighth century. With a library containing books in Arabic, English and French about Islamic history and the Holy Book, and an auditorium in which prominent Islamic scholars are invited to speak, the museum is a forum for Islamic thought.

A unique collection of pure-bred Arabian horses has been preserved on the island for over 200 years by the rulers of Bahrain. 1983, the Crown Prince relocated the stable to its present site at Rowthat Alghar to ensure the protection and careful supervision of the breeding program. In the Royal Stables of Bahrain, His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, inherited the royal horses from his father, and in his capable hands, centuries old breeding traditions are being upheld and the purity is carefully preserved. These Bahraini Arabian horses are famous for their unusual and beautiful coats.

Beit Al-Quraan is a museum dedicated to the Islamic Holy Book - the Quraan. The building was founded in 1990 by Dr. AbdulLatif Jassim Kanoo and it exhibits a number of comprehensive and valuable collections

Gulf
between the

Petrochemical Industries Co. (BSC)

Gulf Cooperation Council

University

of Bahrain

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company was established in December 1979 as a joint venture member states for the manufacture of fertilizers and petrochemicals. The joint venture is equally owned by the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, and Petrochemical Industries Company, Kuwait. The company is a significant contributor to the national economy of Bahrain.

The University of Bahrain, a public university in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is the largest and one of the most prestigious universities in the region. UOB was founded in 1986 and its main campus is located in Sakhir. The university comprises of the following colleges: Business and Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Bahrain Teachers College, Science, Arts, Law, and Applied Science.

Supreme

Council for Women

been at the forefront of the campaign for the introduction of a unified personal status law. The Council has its own offices, which include a secretariat and a documentation centre, where the Councils research is stored along with an extensive library of publications, studies and data related to women affairs.

Old

Area of Muharraq
who resided in them) such as Seyadi, Shaikh Ibrahim and Shaikh Issa are found in the historic alleyways of the island of Muharraq.

The Supreme Council for Women is Bahrains advisory body to the government on womens issues. It is chaired by Sheikha Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the wife of Bahrains King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and its secretary general is Lulwa Al Awadhi. The Supreme Council was established to promote womens rights in the Kingdom and womens full participation in society, and has

Muharraq is the third largest island in Bahrains archipelago and served as its capital till 1923 when it was replaced by Manama. Old and historical houses (named after those

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Sheikh

Isa bin Ali House

Seyadi

House
ornate ceilings, stained-glass windows, carved screens and a large safe set into the wall of a small, upper reception room.

The residence of Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, the ruler of Bahrain between 1869 and 1932, is a great example of the 19th century architecture of the Gulf region. The house comprises of four main sections; the family wing, the Sheikhs wing, the guest wing and the attendants wing.

It is one of the most impressive examples of 19th century houses built by the pearlmerchant Ahmed Bin Qassem Seyadi and has many fine features to look out for, including

Halwa

Shaikh

Factory
Bahrain and the best way to balance your sweet buds, is a planned and calculated sips of an Arabian coffee. The recipe of the Halwa is strictly guarded with Al-Shuwaiter family how have managed to pass the traditional recipes down from one generation to another.

Bahrain is regionally an international known for its amazing collection of traditional sweets, some of which it has inherited from neighboring countries and others that were invented or rediscovered by the locals. Halwa is the absolute queen of Bahrainis delights and plastic bucket of the green or red jelly mixture, is very popular among all Bahrainis and tourists alike. Halwa is an essential part of any social gathering in

Ibrahim Center

On January 12, 2002, the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Center for Culture and Research opened its doors once again as a forum for debate and exchange on current cultural, social and political issues. Built on the land of the original majlis (Arabic term meaning place of sitting) of Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the current building is a modern reconstruction. The venue is now dedicated to the open exchange of ideas and knowledge.

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Things
Clothing Rules
General

to bear in mind during your visit

shaking hands. It is unacceptable by majority to kiss or hug opposite genders. Shaking hands of opposite genders might be acceptable with the majority. As a general advice, allow females to initiate a handshake.

Exchange rates
Exchange rate Currency Australian Dollar Brazilian Real Canadian Dollar Ecuador Sucre Egyptian Pound Euro Japanese Yen Kenyan Shilling Mexican Peso Omani Rial Paraguay Guarani Peruvian Nuevo Sol Polish Zloty Russian Ruble South African Rand Swedish Krona Turkish Lira UAE Dirham US Dollars Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte Yemeni Rial September 2012 VEF YER 564.078 ZAR SEK TRY AED USD 17.7465 4.78494 9.67898 2.6358 11.3071 PEN PLN RUB 8.68738 84.7433 22.0172 PYG 6.69321 Code AUD BRL CAD ECS EGP EUR JPY KES MXN OMR to Bahraini Dinar (1BD) 2.57408 5.36246 2.60304 63,508.9 16.0154 2.08943 207.18 218.453 34.4781 1.01168 11,375.50

Embassies and Consulates Contact Details:

Embassy Australian Embassy Egypt Embassy Greece Consulate Japan Embassy Kenya Mexican Oman Embassy Poland Embassy Portuguese Consulate Russian Embassy Slovenia South African Consulate Spain Swedish Consulate Turkey Embassy UAE Embassy Yemen Embassy (+965) 5325827 (+973) 17 825004 (+973) 17 533448 (+973) 17 748333 / 17 723737 (+973) 17 822110 (+973) 17 576664 Telephone Number (+966 1) 4887788 (+973) 17 720005 (+973) 17 598800 (+973) 17 716565 (+966 1) 4881238 / 4882484 (+966 1) 4808822 (+973) 17 293663 (+965) 5311571 (+973) 17 456688 (+973) 17 725222

It is advisable to wear long trousers/skirts, or shorts (clothes below the knee and covering shoulders), and women shouldnt wear seethrough dresses. However, in beach clubs and hotels, swimsuits and shorts are fine to wear. You are free to wear anything you like outside as long as it is respectable and decent. Visiting Mosques Men: shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed to enter into a mosque, therefore, kindly ensure wearing full length trousers and either short or long sleeve shirts. Women: hair, arms and legs must be covered. Men and Women: shoes are not allowed inside a mosque. They must be removed before entering into the mosque. It is recommended that you talk quietly when you are there. Taking Photographs in Public Areas Taking photographs in public areas is usually acceptable. However, taking photographs of people you dont know in the streets is usually unacceptable; therefore, try to avoid taking any photographs in unofficial events held in the GA without taking permission of people around the venue. Greetings People from same genders usually greet by

Taxi Companies
The organizers of 6th GA will handle transportation from and to the airport, and all transportation during the official program will be provided. During free time, the most suitable transportation that is available is taxi vehicles. Contact details for taxi companies are as follows: Company Arabian Taxi Bahrain Taxi / Limo Services Bahrain Taxi Online Telephone Number (+973) 17 461746 (+973) 17 682999 (+973) 36688614

In addition, you can find individual taxi drivers with meter reading at various tourist attractions and shopping malls that are safe to approach.

Source: www.oanda.com as of 8th

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Recommended
Bahrain City Center (shopping mall located in Manama) Opening Hours Saturday to Tuesday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Wednesday to Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 am Food & Beverages Outlets Daily 10:00 am to 12:00 am Carrefour Super Market Saturday - Wednesday 8:30am - 12:00am Thursday - Friday 8:30am - 1:00am Cineco 20 Cinemas Visit www.cineco.net for showtimes Wahoo! Waterpark Bahrain Visit https://www.theplaymania.com/ wahooo daily & seasonal timings Seef Mall (shopping mall in Manama) Opening Hours Saturday to Tuesday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Weekends 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Souq Al Qaisariya local market) One of the oldest sections of the Muharraq Souq, Souq al Qaisariya offers a charming shopping experience. Currently undergoing extensive restoration work by the Ministry of Culture, the first phase of the project, which has been completed, features a number of (souq in Arabic means

Al Areen Wildlife Park Established in 1975, with over 100,000 plants and trees, & more than 500 animals including the Arabian oryx, which is virtually extinct in the wild, Persian gazelle, springbok, impala, fallow deer, Chapmans zebra, plus a film show and bus tour. It is divided into two parts, one of which is open to the public. The reserve area is off-limits without special permission. Access to the park is by bus from the main entrance. This takes parties around a tarmac road from which you are able to obtain good views of a Telephone Location Timings Admission Fee +973 1783 6116 After Bahrain International Circuit, Zallaq - Towards Al Jazayer Beach 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM Adult - BD 1, Children (below 15 years) - 500 fils variety of Arabian mammals, some roaming free and others in pens. There are also some African animals which remain from the initial establishment of the park. Arabian species include scimitar-horned oryx, addax, Arabian oryx, dama gazelle, Nubian ibex, wild goat, barbary sheep and Asiatic onager. Wild bird species are also attracted to the park. Near to the administrative building is a walkway which gives close views of various species of bird and animal.

places for your free time

renovated shops, selling a variety of products ranging from pearls to spices and tea, as well as a traditional caf - Safrron cafe. Bab Al Bahrain/ Manama Souq Manama Souq is the oldest bazaar in Bahrain, started in the early 1930s. This marketplace is located in the heart of the city, near Bab Al Bahrain. Manama Souq is an active marketplace with numerous traditional and modern shops. Many goods are sold there, such as spices, fabrics, handicrafts, souvenirs, dry fruits, nuts, and traditional Bahraini costumes. Bab Al-Bahrain which means

Gate of Bahrain was constructed during the 1940s by the British. In those times, Bab Al Bahrain used to house the government offices. Today, the ground floor now houses the tourist information office and a handicrafts shop. The monument essentially consists of a huge arch, below which runs a road, which is often referred to as the entrance to the Manama Souq.

Block 338 Located in the heart of Adliya (part of the capital city of Manama), Block 338 is a charming pedestrian quarter crammed with international restaurants, art galleries and small boutiques. As Bahrains hot dining district, Block 338 offers a wide range of restaurants appealing to all ages and tastes, be it for a fancy meal, traditional Bahraini dish or just a soothing drink. In addition to this distinguished eating experience, Block 338 boasts a number of good retail opportunities tucked into its side streets and has grown over the years into a vibrant space for the arts. It is here that Al Riwaq Gallery exhibits the works of emerging artists from Bahrain and the region intercepted by exhibitions by international artists. Its cool little caf is a also a popular attraction.

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Al Bareh Gallery can be found in the opposite corner of Adliya. A notable private arts center, it hosts exhibitions by leading regional artists. A diverse programme of exhibitions runs throughout the year in the Art Gallery.

Visiting hours: Al Riwaq: Daily, 10am to 10pm Al Bareh: Sat - Thur, 10am to 4pm, 6pm to 8pm

More

about Bahrain
The islands of Bahrain first stepped into history some 3000 years BC as Dilmun civilization, founded during the Bronze Age and lasting in one form or another for over 2000 years. The name, given by the Sumerians around 2500BC, meant noble, and is described as Paradise in the epic of Gilgamesh.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf with a total land area of over 711 square kilometers. The word Bahrain literally means two seas in Arabic

Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park The Lost Paradise of Dilmun waterpark is part of the Al Areen Resort. The park is the first fully-themed water park in the Middle East, it celebrates the Kingdom of Bahrains cultural history, from a time 4,000 years ago when Bahrain was the center of the Dilmun Telephone Website Location Admission Fee civilization. Rides include the Falcons Dive, the giant Superbowl, Boomerango and the Family Raft Ride, the parks tallest water slide seating four people. The park is also home to the largest wave pool in the Middle East and the only one with a sandy beach.

and it refers to the natural springs of water rising from beneath the sea. The country has a varied topography ranging from rocky deserts to lush green vegetation, sandy beaches, and parks. Facts about Bahrain Official Name Capital Location Geography Size Population Language Religion National day Currency Kingdom of Bahrain Manama

+973 1784 5100 Fax: +973 1784 5199 Email: info@lpodwaterpark.com http://www.lpodwaterpark.com/ Near Al Areen Wildlife park, After Bahrain International Circuit, Zallaq Over 1.2 meters - BD 13 per person and Under 1.2 meter - BD 5 per person

Bahrain is in the Arabian Gulf near the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia. An archipelago of 36 islands at the heart of the Arabian Gulf. 711.9 Km2 1,234,571 as per 2010 statistics Arabic is the official language. In addition, English is widely used especially in the Business world. Islam is the official religion in Bahrain, which the majority of the people practice. 16th December Bahraini Dinars. Notes: BD (light brown), BD 1 (red), BD 5 (blue), BD 10 (green) and BD 20(colorful). Coins: 5,10,25,50,100 and 500 fils.

Emergency
Apartments. hotel on: +973 17 713000.

contact numbers
For directions, please call the

You will be staying in the Gulf Hotels Executive

For any specific help or guidance, please call our SWY Admin on: +973 39470181 +973 36099888

Time Zone Weather

(+3 GMT) Bahrain has hot and humid summers and mild winters. Temperature from November until April averages between 15C and 24C. Weather could be colder from December to March. From July to September weather is hot with temperature of 36C. Average rain is 77 mm and water depth in the Arabian Gulf is only 35 m.

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Working hours

Public sector: working hours from 7.30am to 14.15pm from Sunday to Thursday (Five days a week). Private sector: working hours differ, but most companies operate from 8.00am to 5.00-6.00 pm Sunday to Thursday (five days a week). Shops and malls: Malls are open from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm Sunday to Wednesday and 10.00 am to 12.00 pm Thursday to Saturday. Banks: from 8.00 am to 3.00pm from Sunday to Thursday. Some of the branches open from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Special thanks
General Organization for Youth and Sports Eman Al Banna, SWY 18 Budoor Kamal, SWY 23 Maryam Zaman, SWY 25 Zainab Bahram, SWY 23 Nadia Al Meraisi SWY 16/NL SWY 20 Leena Sharif, SWY 16/NL SWY 23 Mazen Al Maskati, SWY 18

for those who have contributed towards gathering the information provided

Weekends

Friday and Saturday are both public and private sector holidays.

Arabic
translation in English

Glossary
I dont understand: La afham Do you speak English?: Hal tatakallamu alenjleziah? I dont know: Ma adhri Peace be upon you (formal greeting): Assalaam Alaikum I dont speak Arabic: Ana la atakellem al Arabiya I speak English: Atakullum inglieezi Yes: Naam

Few important Arabic words and their Greetings and Goodbyes Hi or Hello: Salam Good Morning: Sabah el kheer / Response to someone who tells you good morning: Sabah alnoor Good Bye: Maa Salama Good Night: Tosbeho ala khair

Elham Al Koohiji, SWY 14 Duaa Isa Bokhammas, SWY 25

General Conversation How are you?: Kaifa Haloki (female) - Kaifa Haloka (male) Thank you: Shokran or Mushkoor Youre welcome: Aafwaan Can you help me? Momken tesaedni? Im sorry: Aasef How much is this?: Kam hatha?

No: La Please: Law samaht

Directions Straight: Seeda Left: Yasar Right: Yameen

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