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1- Conference Centre Centers of actions and secretariat of the Sixth International Conference of New or Restored Democracies (ICNRD-6) will be established outside the three halls designated for the activities of the conference. Facilities of computers, internet, e-mails, printers, fax, telephones, photocopiers and post services will be provided at the Conference premises as well as other required equipment.

To secure continuous phone services, participants can buy pre-paid cards that are available at hotels and the Conference Centre.

2- Rent a CellularQtel is the sole company that provides mobile telephones in Qatar. Qtel will open an office at the hall of Conference forthis purpose.

Thus, if you want to have cellular phone service during the time of the conference (ICNRD-6), just call Qtel or any appointed agent for selling personal phones and cards.

Among these agents are:

• Marina Shop/Doha Sheraton Hotel : +974 485202

• Qtel/City Centre : +974 4839111

• Qtel /Al-Najadah Souq : +974 4312999

By the way, you can use your private mobile phone as long as it works according to the GSM global Standards.

N.B. For more information, please visit: www.qtel.com.qa

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Chapter Thirteen:

The Press

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1- Media CentreA media centre for the ICNRD-6 will be set up in a tent in the internal garden of the Conferences Centre where the Conference sessions will be held.

This media centre will receive the official broadcast of Qatar TV. It is possible to view the broadcasting via screens at newsroom, press offices, radio andTV rooms, along with special screens of the conference.The common main activities and someother important activities will be televised.

2- Registration of Press MembersTo secure journalistic coverage of the ICNRD-6, members of the press are requested to officially apply for accreditation(as attached). So, they are to bring three 2X2 cm size photographs and a letter of assignment of their employer. Such accreditation is subject to by-laws in force, e.g. fees, in the State of Qatar.

Completed application forms are to be sent directly to the Foreign Information Agency on fax +974 4847788.

Accredited representatives of the press are to produce their accreditation papers where/whenever there is a need, since they have the right to access to the Media Centre and the conference during the working hours in order to cover the activities of the Conference.

Their bags, equipments and belongings are subject to security checks before entering the venues of the Conference.

3- Distribution of Accreditation PapersAccreditation Papers and special ID cards for members of journalistic complexes will be issued to those who have connection with the Media Centre of the ICNRD-6 by the Information Committee and Foreign Information Agency through: www.mofa.gov.qa & www.icnrd6.com

4- AccommodationThe Organizing Committee will issue a list of names of Hotels recommended for the residence of the press members. So, those who like to make a reservation at Hotels are to follow instructions stated in chapter eight of this book.

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5- The General Hall of InformationPersonal “working stations” that are furnished with phones, fax machines, computer connections, internet and other terminal services will be provided by the zone designated for press members. In addition to this, such working stations will be supplied with personal computers with access to internet, printers, fax and phone.

The Information Hall shall provide the following services:

- Sending and receiving faxes via the system of PIN number which is used for phone main services

- Numbering photographs and negatives

- Public phone boxes that work with Q-Cards

- Photocopying

- Screens in connection with: (1) internal circuit for the sake of televised coverage, and (2) main TV networks

- Special areas with required services for radio and TV coverage

6- General Data- Qatar Radio and Television Corporation shall offer all technical services and reservations for areas of radio and TV

- Media Centre shall be provided with rooms for press conferences

- A special location will be reserved for studios and interviews

Financial cost of participating International Channels will be calculated wholly or partly.

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Chapter Fourteen:

Health Services

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Ambulances

An ambulance service will be available at:

- The Airport with a Consultant doctor upon arrival of delegations

- Main Hotels

- The Conference Centre with a Consultant doctor, all necessary requirements for emergency, and a permanent clinic

Clinics

A clinic will be open around the clock at the Conference Centre, situated at the underground floor of Doha Sheraton.This clinic will be furnished with:

- A doctor and a nurse

- An ambulance with two first-aid staff in front of each location of the Conference.

• Opening an advanced Medical Centre at the head location of the ICNRD-6

• Required medicines

• Free emergency service and medicine

Emergency Preparations To deal with any emergency, Qatar Authorities will take the following arrangements:

- To arrange with Catastrophes Committee at Hamad Medical Corporation and the Permanent Committee for Catastrophes

- Special rooms at hospitals will be reserved for the hospitalization of urgent cases of delegates and visitors, and some other rooms will be reserved for VIP

- Emergencies and Incidents Department and Medical Ambulance

Services will be on the alert during the time of the Conference.

- Ambulance telephone number is 999

- Emergencies of Hamad General Hospital: 4392111

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Chapter Fifteen:

General Information about the State of Qatar

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Location:The State of Qatar is located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf to the east of the Arabian Peninsula. It is located between 24° 27’ and 26° 10’ north latitudes and 50° 45’ and 51° 40’ east longitudes. It is a peninsula extending into the north in waters of the Gulf covering an area of 11,521 square kilometers.

Topographic Relief:The land of the peninsula of Qatar consists of a flat and rocky terrain with some low-rising limestone outcrops in Dukhan areain the west, which is 40m above sea level. It is characterized by a variety of geographical phenomena including many coves, inlets, depressions and surface rainwater-draining basins, which are found mainly in the north and central part of the peninsula. These areas have the most fertile soil and are rich in vegetation.

Climate:Qatar has a desert climate with hot summer, with annual average temperatures between 25- 40°C in the summer. It has a mild winter with little rain; its annual rain-fall average is estimated at 75.2 mm.

Population:The inhabitants of Qatar originated from the old Arabian Tribes who migrated from remote areas at different times starting from the seventeenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century. The population of Qatar amount to 800,000 inhabitants with a possible annual increase of 3.5%. Around 83% of inhabitants reside in Doha and its main suburb Al-Rayyan. Most of Qatar’s inhabitants are expatriates.

Religion and Language:Islam is the official religion of the country and Arabic is the official language in Qatar. English is also widely spoken.

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National Anthem:The National Anthem of the State of Qatar reads as follows:

Swearing by Allah Who raised the sky

Swearing by Allah Who spread the light

Qatar will always be free

Sublimed by the souls of the sincere

Proceed you on the manners of the ascendants

And advance on Prophets’ guidance

The Anthem starts by an oath: In the name of Allah, Who elevated the sky and spread the light, Qatar shall always remain free, honorable and dignified with its glories hovering high by the spirit of the sincere and faithful.

The first part of the Anthem urges the citizens of Qatar to remain committed to tread the path of their forefathers, who werehonorable, respectable, knowledgeable and religious, and to follow the guidance of the Prophets and their preaching about righteousness, good and beauty. In the hearts of Qatari people, Qatar is a story of nobility and glory that no one can deny or belittle.

Swearing by Allah Who raised the sky

Qatar is in my heart

Qatar is an epic of glory and dignity

Qatar is the land of the early men

Who protect us at time of distress

Doves they can be at times of peace

Warriors they are at times of sacrifice

In the second and last part, the Anthem affirms that the Qatari men of today are defenders of its land and dignity; theyare descendents of the ancestors who defended it in the past and registered glorious annals of history in words that shine. The Anthem closes by reaffirming that Qatar will remain free, dignified, glorious and noble.

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Qatar National Flag:The national flag is maroon color with a broad vertical white stripe at the pole, thetwo colors being separated with a nine-point serrated line.

Al-Thani Family:The name of Al-Thani is derived from that of the family’s ancestor Thani Bin Mohamed, who assumed the power in the Qatar peninsula. The Al-Thani are a branch of the Arab tribe Tamim, whose linage dates back to Mudar Bin Nizar.

The Al-Thani arrived in Qatar in the early years of the 18th century and initially settled in Ushaiqr Town .Then, they settled around the Jibrin oasis in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. After that, they departed to Al-Ruwais and finally to Al-Zubara. In the mid-19th century, however, under the leadership of Mohamed bin Thani, they moved to the present-day Doha. The rule of the State of Qatar is hereditary in the family of Al-Thani.

Rulers of Al-Thani:• Sheikh Mohamed Bin Thani (1850 - 1878)

• Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohamed Al-Thani (1878 - 1913)

• Sheikh Abdulla Bin Jassim Al-Thani (1913 - 1949)

• Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdulla Al-Thani (1940 - 1948)

• Sheikh Abdulla Bin Jassim Al-Thani (1948 - 1949)

• Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al-Thani (1949 - 1960)

• Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali bin Abdulla Al-Thani (1960 - 1972)

• Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al-Thani (1972 - 1995)

• Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani (1995 - to date)

On 27/6/1995, H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani acceded to power with the support and approval of the ruling family and the noble Qatari people.

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Major Towns

DohaDoha is the capital of Qatar. It is situated halfway down the east coast of the Qatari peninsula. It has a big commercial seaport and an international airport that links it with the world. Almost fifty per cent of Qatar population resides in Doha. It is animportant cultural and commercial centre .It enjoys excellent parks, luxurious hotels and big trade complexes, along with the most prominent civilizational milestones.

MesaieedMesaieed is the first industrial city in Qatar. It came into existence by discovering the oil in the country. It is situated south ofDoha, on the east coast of the country. It has a commercial port and an oil-exporting port. There are refineries in Umm Said aswell as other industrial establishments producing steel, natural gas liquid, fertilizers, and petrochemicals. Mesaieed also has finesand beaches with dunes, which makes it one of the most attractive tourist areas in the State of Qatar.

Ras LaffanRas Laffan is the second industrial city in the country. It is located 85kms north east of Doha, covering 40 square kilometers. It has been in recent times deemed as one of the biggest industrial cities in the world. It has the biggest seaport for gas exportation in the Arabian Gulf, along with natural gas liquefaction plants.

Al-KhorAl-Khor town is situated about 57 km north of Doha. Al-Khor has a harbor filled with small ships and fishing boats. It is famousfor its excellent beaches, archaeological towers, along with a regional museum which includes Al-Khor’s possessions of ancient and historic relics.

Al-WakraIt is situated halfway between Doha and Mesaieed, about 15 km from Doha. It is a prosperous town with a seaport for fishing.Al-Wakra includes a number of archaeological places such as traditional houses which represent the old architecture and Mosques, along with a regional museum for relics and the natural history of the area.

DukhanDukhan is situated on the west coast of the State of Qatar. It became very important since oil was discovered in the surrounding areas. It is distinguished by fine beaches that attract visitors and locals. It is about 84 km from Doha.

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Madinat Al-ShamalThis town is located on the coast of the northern tip of the Qatari peninsula. It has been built to be an administrative centre for a number of coastal villages. It is about 107 km north of Doha.

Al-Zubara Al-Zubara is the most important archeological site in Qatar. It is situated about 105 km north of Doha. It is famous for its old fort.

Al-ShihaniyaThe town of Al-Shihaniya is situated just 60 km west of Doha .It is a famous town for camel racing where a special track was

set up for this purpose.

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Qatar in History

Ancient Times Archeological excavations, inscriptions, flint spearheads and groups of pottery which were discovered by archaeologicalexpeditions from Denmark (1965), Britain (1973) and France (1976) indicate that human habitation in the Qatari peninsula is traced back to 4000BC. since there is a clear sign of the presence of civilized settlements.

Around 200 archeological sites of the prehistoric period were discovered during the eight years of the work of the Danish expedition in Qatar between 1965 and 1975.

Several sites of different periods in the Stone Age were discovered to the east of Umm Baab. Other sites were also found in the southernmost border of Qatar near Sudanthil. An important site for the manufacture of flinty instruments, which could betraced back to the Mesolithic Middle Stone Age, was discovered as well at Umm Taqah to the south west of Dukhan. Several new more sites were discovered to the south east of Umm Sa’id. The archeological excavations demonstrated that the ‘Ubaidy civilization, which flourished in southern Iraq and the northern region of the Arabian Gulf, had also reached the Qataripeninsula.

In the 5th century B.C., the Greek historian Herodotus mentioned that the Canaanite Tribes, a people known for their trade and navigation skills, were the first people to live in Qatar. Furthermore, Ptolemy, the Greek geographer, made a reference to“the name of Qatar” in his map the so-called the Arab countries as believed, to point out to the Qatari town of Al-Zubarah, which was one of the most important commercial ports in the Gulf region at that time.

Qatar in the Islamic HistoryIn the middle of the 7th century A.D., the lands of Qatar and the surrounding areas were under the rule of Al-Manazirah Arabs. Their king, Al-Munzir Ibn Sawi Al-Tamimi, embraced Islam. Thus, Qatar has joined the procession of the Islamic civilization in all its successive stages and eras.

The presence of Qatar in the Arabic and Islamic literature was very prominent, since poets expressed their admiration of Qatar, its highbred camels, and woven cloth and garments to the extent that, according to some sources, Allah’s Messenger Mohamed (Blessings and peace be upon him) wore the Qatari dress, and ‘Aisha (the Mother of the Faithful- may Allah be pleased with her) wore a shield made of Qatari textile. It was also reported that ‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattab(may Allah be pleased with him) had a Qatari wrapper.

Furthermore, it is reported in the Arab Islamic History that the Qatari people were very proficient in navigation skills, so theytook part in the preparation of the first navy which was assembled to transport the Islamic army for jihad under the leadershipof Abu Al-Alaa Al-Hadrami.

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The Arab historians and travelers honored the fame and outstanding bravery of the Qatari poet and horseman: Qatari Ibn Al-Fujaah. In his book Mu’jam Al-Buldan’, Yaqut Al-Hamawi, a well known Arabian geographer, mentioned Qatar for its finestriped woven cloaks, known at that time as Qatari cloaks, and stated the Qataris’ remarkable skill in the manufacture and finefinishing of spears, which were known as Al-Khattiyah spears.

Under the Abbaside State during the 8th century A.H. (14th century A.D.), Qatar witnessed a great economic boom, which enabled it to financially support the Caliphate Centre in Baghdad. The evidence of such support can be gleaned from theinscriptions of Merweb fort, situated on the western coast of the Qatari peninsula, since this fort carries the distinguishing features of the Abbaside architectural style.

During the 10th century A.H. (16th century A.D.), the Qataris allied the Turks to drive out the Portuguese; consequently, Qatar, like all Arab countries in 1871, came under the Turkish rule for four successive centuries. Ottoman sovereignty, however, was only nominal since the real authority was in the hands of the Sheikhs and princes of local Arab tribes.

In 1893, the Turkish attacked the headquarters of Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohamed, but he defeated them in Al-Wajbah Battle. Subsequently, they retreated to Doha fort.

Qatar in the 2oth CenturyQatar continued to maintain its ties with the State of the Islamic Caliphate during the early years of the 20th century and recognized its nominal sovereignty even though the Ottoman influence in the Gulf region and the Arabian Peninsula was onthe wane. In those circumstances, Qatar did not commit itself to any protection pact other than the 1868 treaty, which Sheikh Mohamed Ibn Thani had signed with Britain.

On the other hand, Britain was able to conclude an agreement with Qatar in 1916, which was finally approved on 23-03- 1918after Sheikh ‘Abdulla Ibn Jassim had signed the original and the translated versions.

Thus, Britain moved to the de fact presence stage in Qatar after the approval of the amended pact in 1935, since the amended version secured the cancellation of the “frozen articles” in the old treaty concerning the British political representation in Qatar, provided the establishment of an office for postal and telegraphic services and the establishment of airports and other facilities,notwithstanding that no British political representative had come to Doha before 1949.

Oil drilling operations took around 14 years (1935 - 1949), and though oil started to flow from Dukhan field at the end of1939, operations stopped for 4 years (1942-1946) because of the Second World War and its repercussions. In 1949, oil started to flow in commercial amounts. So, in December of the same year, the first ship left the shores of Qatar bearing a consignmentof Qatari crude oil to world markets.

Before Oil exploration operations and exporting it in commercial amounts, a 10-year- period of hardship, which was marked by food shortage, sharp increase in the price of commodities and sharp fall in revenues from pearling industry, hit the country between 1939 and 1949 in the aftermath of the Second World War.

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Although Qatar did not yet obtain its independence, it spared no effort since the 1960s to engage in some international activities by joining some technical UN organizations such as the UNESCO and the WHO. It also shared in the conferences of Oil Producing Countries and the 14th session of the Arab Countries League’s cultural committee, which was held in Cairo on the 21st of January 1961.

After Britain had decided to completely withdraw from the region in 1968, a decree-law No (11) of 1969 was issued to establish a department for foreign affairs, which then became the nucleus of the present Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Democratic Process in the State of QatarFoundations of building democracy came into existence thanks to H.H. the Emir’s wise policy, which is based on popular participation as a single means in order to achieve a comprehensive development. It aims at building up the state of the constitution, law and institutions, securing rights of all citizens, males and females, and aims at equality in front of the law -in rights and duties- so as to enable them to build the homeland.

The first outcome of the democratic process in Qatar was: the start of the election of “Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry “2006, where a business woman became a member of the Board of Directors of the chamber for the first time.

Then, the election of “The Central Municipal Council” in 1999 came in agreement with H.H. the Amir’s assurance on securing the freedom of speech and the citizens’ participation in the management of their affairs. Thus, he precisely stated in the 26th session of “The Advisory Council” held on 30-11-1997:

‘The path to the future needs our own vision as a community in order to: (1) chart its aims, (2) designate its steps, and (3) to agree on its principles; just as the spirit of teamwork requires, in such a manner that each and every person plays the role required. In order to accomplish such a task, we are to broaden the scope of popular participation in relation to decision-making and putting it into force. Thus, elections of the Central Municipal Council and granting women the right of membership and voting were two great steps in strengthening the role of popular participation in practicing both of the executive and legislative actions.’

On the 8th of June 2004, H.H. Sheikh Hamad Ibn Khalifa Al-Thani issued the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar, which was previously approved by 96% of the Qatari people. This constitution clearly states :(1) the comprehensive concept of justice, (2) the equality in rights and duties, and (3) the principle of separation of the three authorities ,i.e. legislative, judicial and executive authorities, taking into consideration the supreme interests of the state.

The Preamble of this Constitution states:

‘We - Hamad Ibn Khalifa Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, have decreeded the following:

‘In realization of our aims to perfect the foundations of the democratic rule in our well-beloved homeland through the approval of a permanent constitution for Qatar, which will establish the principal foundations of society, represent the popular participation in decision-making and secure the rights and freedoms of citizens, and recognize our Arab and Islamic belongingness which we are proud of, and have been acquainted with the outcomes of the Referendum on the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar on 9th April 2003 and the approval by the landslide majority of citizens of this Constitution…’

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The legislative authority is honored with serious attention in the Constitution, since there will be prospective Advisory Council Elections via direct voting and all legally qualified citizens’ participation in: nomination and voting, for males and females.

Democracy is a style of rule; consequently, it should reflect social development level of the society.According to this objectivesense of democracy, the peculiarities of the society are to be honored and developed in a balanced gradual manner. This, in turn, does not mean to refuse visions of the friendly countries concerning democracy and reform, since we respect and carefully study the others’ opinions in order to adopt what is in the interest of our country.

At the same time, we do invite others to adopt democracy as a system of international relations just as we do that on the interior level of the society. Such system should be based on the provisions of the international law, mutual respect and equality between states and peoples in order to achieve the central objectives of the international community: peace, security and stability.

By the way, Qatar hosted a number of conferences, meetings and symposia that were focused on topics such as: civilizations dialogue, religions dialogue, human rights, culture and democracies, and free trade. The last conference was: the Sixth Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade 2006.

In the same vein, The General Assembly of the U.N. graciously received Qatar’s proposal to hold the Sixth International Conference on New or Restored Democracies in Doha between 29 Oct. and 1 Nov. 2006, since the IUP constitutes a principal element in this conference, along with hosting many activities in the economic, cultural, health and sports fields.

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National Occasions

National IndependenceQatar became an independent State on the 3rd of September 1971.

27 June 1995His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani assumed the rule of the State of Qatar in 1995.

Health ServicesThe country is covered with an umbrella of free health care for all citizens, whereas expatriates pay a nominal cost.

The structural body of health services setup offers integral and comprehensive services that include preventive care, treatment, rehabilitation and general administration, and this is from primary health care to general hospitals.

Hamad Medical Corporation This corporation comprises four hospitals that are characterized by a high level of specialization. These hospitals are: Hamad General Hospital, Women’s Hospital, Al-Rumailah General Hospital and Hospital of Psychiatric Diseases, along with 21 centers for primary health care in different zones of the country.

There are around 23 private health complexes and 171 private clinics in Qatar that offer different medical services, along with two private specialized hospitals.

Work HoursGovernment offices: 7 am to 2 pm. Private establishments: 8 am to 12 noon, and 4 pm to 8 pm. Friday and Saturday are the official weekend holidays.

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Public HolidaysIndependence Day: 3rd September. ‘Eid Al-Fitr: at the 1st of Shawwal for four days. ‘Eid al- Adha: starts at the 9th of Zul-Hijjah for five days.

Local Time 3 hours + Greenwich Mean Time in winter. +2 hours in summer .

Electric Current 240 Volts + 6% with frequency 50 hertz.

Points of Entry to QatarLand: Through the main border point with K.S.A. at Abu Samra.

Air: Via Doha International Airport, Doha City.

Sea: Through the ports of Doha and Umm Sa’id. Customs are to be charged for some goods by “Customs Section” at the points of entry.

Currency The official currency is the Qatari Riyal (QR), which is divided into 100 dirhams. It issued by Qatar Central Bank.

Denominations of QR include: one riyal, 5 riyals, 10 riyals, 100 riyals, 50 riyals and 500 riyals. There are coins of 50 dirhams and 25 dirhams.

The Exchange parity has been set at the fixed rate of US $ = 3.65 QR’s.

There are no restrictions on money transfer or exchange in Qatar, whether in banks or exchange centers. However, one is required to produce his/her ID Card in case of transferring an amount that exceeds US$ 3000.

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Post ServicesThe Complex of Central Post, situated in the Western Gulf in Doha, offers all modern postal services. It has several branches in different zones of Doha.

Postage rates for local and international normal letters are as follows:

- Inside Qatar: QR 00.50

- GCC countries: QR 00.75

- Arab countries: QR 01.00

- Europe: QR 02.00

- USA, Australia and East Asia: QR 02.00

* There will be additional charges for registered letters.

Entry Regulations to QatarAll entrants to Qatar must be in possession of a valid visa. The Organizing Committee of the Sixth International Conference of New or Restored Democracies -6 shall make the entry visas available via Qatari Embassies, E-government site:http://www.E-Gov.qa, Qatar Airways or upon arrival at Doha Airport. Thus, the participating delegations are kindly requested to fill in theattached forms and to enclose passport photograph of the participants.

As for visa on arrival at Doha Airport, this applies only for the following countries:Britain, France, Germany, USA, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, The Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

For more information, please visit: http://moi.gov.qa

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Important Phone Numbers

Police, Ambulance and Fire 999

Telephone Directory 180

International calls 150

Mobile Phone Service 4325333

Doha International Airport Services 4656666

Gen. Dept. for Border Points, Passports and Aliens Affairs 4890333

Qatar Radio and TV Corporation 4894444

Dept. of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 4334277

Al-Jazeera Satellite Channel 4890890

Dept. of Info. and Research, Ministry of Foreign Affair 4334446

Da’wah (Call) Dept., Mini. Of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs 4470777

Qatar Airways 4449666

Foreign Information Agency 4847777

Gulf Air 4455444

The Planning Council 4381111

Qatar National Museum 4668777

Museum and Archeology Dept. 4668777

Weaponry Museum 4867436

Hala Plus Services 4325333

The Supreme Council for Family Affairs 4628444

Doha Airport /Information Desk 4622999

Qatar Petroleum 4402000

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General Postal Corporation 4464000

Doha Airport Passports 4622105

Abu Samra Border Point/Passports 4715222

Bisan Gallery for Plastic Arts 4433991

Al-Bida‘Gallery for Plastic Arts 4435348

Doha Seaport - Inquiries 4464660

The Supreme Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage 4668777

Qatar Society for Plastic Arts 4410207

Qatar News Agency 4322725

Visa Office (instant) 4656417

Visa Office (prearranged) 4621751

Public Relation/Ministry of Interior 4448720

Qatar University 4852222

Hamad General Hospital 4394444

The Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry 4621132

Qatar National Olympic Committee 4944444

Qatar Tourist Authority 4411555

Al-Rayyah News Paper 4466555

Gulf Times 4466555

Al-Sharq News Paper 4662444

The Peninsula 4663946

Al-Watan News Paper 4652244

Al-Sharq Magazine 4322844

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The Sixth International Conference onNew or Restored Democracies

Doha – Qatar 29 Oct. – 1 Nov. 2006

Registration Form Governments and Parliaments.

Full Name (as in passport)………….................................................................................................…………….

Surname:……………….....…............................……. Title:………………..................................................…

Country/organization:……............................................................................................................……………..

Attending as: Government Parliamentarian

Confirmation of participation:

Office phone: ……........................................……. Fax:…………..................................................…

Residence phone:……………......................…….. Cellphone:……......................................……….

E-mail:……….......................................................................................................................………..

Date of birth:…………..........................…….…… Nationality:…….................................………….

Passport No:………................................………… Place of Issue:…...................................…………

Date of Issue:……….................................………. Expiry date:…….....................................……….

Issued by :………………..................................................……….

• Qatar will cover the expenses of transport and accommodation for two participants from each country between 28 Oct. and 1 Nov. -2006

• Qatar will also cover the expenses of tickets for two persons: on business class for ministers and parliaments speakers, while on economic class for the least developed countries participants .

• Registration is available via Fax:+974 4435154 /4435836. or through :www.icnrd6.com.

• For more information, please call: +974 4431539.

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Registration Application Form(ICNRD-6)

Members of the Press

Family Name: ................................................................. First Name: ............................................................................

Date of birth: .................................................................. Place of birth: ......................................................................

Sex: M F

Nationality: ......................................................................

Do you have another Nationality? .................................... What is it? ......................................................................

Passport No. ............................................. Date of issue: ............................................ Issued by: .................................

Permanent address: ...................................................................................................... Tel: ..........................................

Address in Qatar: .......................................................................................................... Tel: ..........................................

Representative of: ......................................................................................................... Tel: .........................................

Address: ........................................................................................................................ Fax: ........................................

Title and position: ..........................................................................................................................................................

Official Press: ........................................ Cameraman: ......................................... Announcer: ................................

Written Press: ......................................... Photographer: ....................................... Other: ........................................

Dates of previous visits to Qatar: ...................................................................

Date of anticipated arrival to Qatar: ...............................................................

Date of anticipated departure: ........................................................................

Requirements:

1- Completed application form.

2- A letter of assignment from employer.

3- Three recent passport (2x2 cm size) photos.

4- A detailed list of items that will be brought to Qatar.

N.B. Completed application forms are to be sent to fax No.:4847788/4435836.

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Medical Record

Chairpersons of Governmentand Parliament Delegations

Country: .......................................................................................................................................

Given Name: ................................................................................................................................

Family Name: ................................................................................................................................

Date of Birth: .........................................................................

Blood Group: .........................................................................

Medical history and ordinary used drugs.

No. Disease Drug Dose Frequencies Always Sometimes

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3

4

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Will you be accompanied by medical team? Yes No

First and family names: ........................................................ Place of Residence ……….............................................

To be sent to fax No.4847788 /4435836.

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Doha Qatar29-Oct. - 1 Nov. 2006-08-13

Firearms DeclarationSecurity Supervision

Please type. Photocopy in case of need.

Country:

First Name:

Family Name:

Title:

Passport No. Issued by: Date of Issue:

Firearm: Serial No.: Shots Magazine:

Mark/Make: Caliber: Ammunition:

Person in Charge of providing information:

Title:

Date:

Signature:

To be sent to fax No. 4847788 /4435836.

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Flights Application Form (Private Planes)

Country: ..........................................................................................................................................................................

Kind of plane: ..................................................................................................................................................................

Number of Crew: ............................................................................................................................................................

Number of Passengers: .....................................................................................................................................................

Flight Route: ...................................................................................................................................................................

Kind of Fuel: ...................................................................................................................................................................

Reserve Capacity: ............................................................................................................................................................

Service required at landing: ..............................................................................................................................................

Date of Arrival: ........................................................ Time: ...................................................

Date of Departure: .................................................... Time: ...................................................

Destination: ..............................................................................................................................

Other Information

Person in Charge of providing information:

Title: ........................................................................................................................................

Date: ........................................................................................................................................

Signature: .................................................................................................................................

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