Pre-Scheduled Meetings

Scheduling for this year’s Routes Middle East & Africa will close on Friday 22^nd May, just two weeks from now! If your delegate package includes a diary of pre-scheduled meetings and you haven’t made your requests yet make sure you get them in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as diaries are filling up fast!

The online Meeting Requests System allows delegates with an entitlement of pre-arranged meetings to log-in and submit their requests online. To begin requesting meetings, delegates should follow the below steps:

• Registeror Log-In to your free personal networking profile
• Enter your PRC (Personal Registration Code), which you should have received when you registered, into the box displayed on the homepage, ensuring you have selected Routes Asia on the slider
• Click ‘Submit PRC’ and you will be directed to your meeting request page.

Draft diaries will be available to view online through the Meeting Requests System from Thursday 13^th May which will allow all delegates to view the status of their meetings and assist in their preparations.

Click here for more information and to begin requesting your meetings for Routes Middle East & Africa 2015.

Preparing for your Meetings

The system also provides delegates with the perfect platform to prepare for their meetings at Routes Middle East & Africa as, during the requesting process, access to Routesonline company profiles is available helping delegates select the right companies to meet with by providing all the information Routesonline has to offer straight to the central meeting requests page.

Company profiles on Routesonline can provide you with a wealth of information about the company you’re meeting with. Make sure your own company profile is kept up to date and start connecting with other delegates on Routesonline in the weeks leading up to the event. Initiate new, or continue existing dialogue with prospective customers ahead those all important meetings, whether pre-arranged or not, which will take place in Bahrain.

Connect now and start networking!

Hotel & Flight Information

We are delighted to announce to announce that Gulf Air are the official carrier for Routes Middle East & Africa and delegates can enjoy up to 20% off their fare when booking through Gulfair.com. For more information and to take advantage of this fantastic offer please click here.

This year’s event will be held at the Gulf Hotel, the legendary 5-Star hotel of Bahrain, established in the heart of the island since 1969.

Conveniently located in the vibrant and central Adliya district, overlooking the Grand Mosque and the Royal Palace, the Gulf Hotel is only 15 minutes away from many main attractions including Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain Financial Harbour, shopping malls and The Diplomatic area.

There are many hotels to choose from in Bahrain but, during Routes Middle East & Africa, we recommend staying in one of the official event hotels as not only will delegates benefit from preferential rates but also complimentary transfers to the event venue, networking evening and Bahrain International Airport. Accommodation is still available in both the Gulf Hotel and the Ramada Hotel Bahrain. Click here for more information and to book your Routes Asia hotel accommodation.

If you have already booked your flight and hotel accommodation for Routes Middle East & Africa please ensure the details are forwarded to Sarah Moon to help facilitate event transfers.

Visa Requirements

Make sure you have all the necessary documentation to travel to Bahrain. Visas must be obtained prior to arrival and ALL visitors to Bahrain require a visa with the exception of passport holders from Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Further information regarding your visa can be found here.

In addition to the visa application form, relevant fees and photos, embassies may also require a letter of invitation from the inviting company. Delegates requiring such a document from our host, Bahrain International Airport, should complete the electronic request form in full ensuring accuracy throughout.

Click here for further information on how to begin your visa application process and to request your invitation letter. Most embassies and consulates accept a scanned copy of the invitation letter and therefore our host will issue the letters to applicants via email as an attachment.

We’ll see you in Bahrain for Routes Middle East & Africa 2015!