Key Details:
Event: RMDx EMEA Kick off Meeting
Date: 19th February to 23rd of February, 2024
Location: Cairo, Egypt.
Venue and Accommodation:
The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Cairo, Egypt.
Accommodation & transfers arrangements have been made for all of Abbott’s teams, further details will be shared with you in the coming days.
Dress Code:
Meeting: Business Casual
Gala dinner: Formal (Gentlemen: Formal suit & tie – Ladies: Cocktail Dress.)
Giza Pyramids and Museum Visit:
Casual with comfortable shoes
General Information
Banks & Currency Exchange:
The Egyptian Pound (EGP) is the official currency of Egypt. Currency exchange is available in any bank, in most travel agencies, major hotels, and of course, airports.
1 USD = 30.98 EGP
1 EURO = 34.25EGP
1 AED = 8.43EGP
Credit Cards (American Express, MasterCard, Visa) and Debit Cards are accepted in most major shops in Cairo.
*Exchange rates are subject to change.
Climate
The weather in Cairo in February is average high temperatures range from 19 to 22°C during the day. The average low temperatures in these areas typically range from 8 to 15°C during the night, during this time of year.
Time Zone
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Time. Cairo (GMT+2)
Electricity
For Egypt, there are two associated plug types C and F. Plug type C is the plug that has two round pins and plug type F is the plug that has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Egypt operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Important Notes:
1- If you carry more than 10,000 USD or 5000 EGP in cash make sure to declare the amount to the Egyptian authorities while boarding.
2- Keep your passport in the safe box in the hotel throughout your trip. (A soft copy is enough for identification).
3- Further information will be available on the meeting’s dedicated mobile application where you can upload your data, find the schedules, and receive updates. A QR code will be shared with you soon in order to download the app.