For any questions or assistance with travel arrangements, please contact Auronda Scalera (ikt.congress2025@gmail.com), one of the IKT Congress 2025 organisers.

Travel Arrangements

Delegates are kindly requested to arrange their own international travel to and from the IKT Congress.

Arrival in Doha (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)

Delegates should plan to arrive in Doha via Hamad International Airport (DOH), Qatar’s primary international gateway.

Intercity Transport (Provided by IKT – Included in Registration Fee) 

IKT will arrange and cover the cost of group transportation for the following routes:

• Doha to Abu Dhabi (Friday, April 11) – Flight (approx. 1 hour).

• Abu Dhabi to Dubai (Sunday, April 13) – Bus transfer (approx. 2 hours).

• Dubai to Sharjah (Monday, April 14) – Bus transfer (approx. 1.5 hours).

Departure from the UAE (Monday, April 14, 2025)

Delegates may depart from either:

• Dubai International Airport (DXB)

• Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

Please book your return flights accordingly.

Visa Requirements

Delegates are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas for both Qatar and the UAE. While many nationalities are eligible for a visa on arrival, delegates should verify their specific entry requirements at the time of registration. If required, Northwestern Qatar / Media Majlis Museum may provide a letter of invitation to support visa applications for Qatar, and New York University Abu Dhabi may provide such a letter for the UAE.

Accommodation

IKT has block-booked rooms at the following hotels for Congress participants:

Doha

• Check-in: 8 April | Check-out: 11 April

• Hotel: Premier Inn Doha Education City

• Address: Behind QNCC, Al Yass St, Doha, Qatar

• Book your accommodation in Doha

• NOTE: Rooms available through this link can be booked from 5 April, allowing guests who arrive early to take advantage of the special rates.

Abu Dhabi

• Check-in: 11 April | Check-out: 13 April

• Hotel: Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi

• Address: 113 Khalifa Street, PO Box 45505, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Book your accommodation in Abu Dhabi

• NOTE: This block reservation will be released on 15 March. After this date, rooms will no longer be held for IKT, and bookings will be subject to the hotel's general availability and pricing.

Dubai

• Check-in: 13 April | Check-out: 15 April

• Hotel: Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel – Dubai

• Book your accommodation in Dubai

Delegates are welcome to arrange alternative accommodations if preferred; however, we recommend staying near the main event venues for convenience. For reference, please consult the full itinerary for location details.

Important Notice for Travel Grant Applicants:

If you have applied for a travel grant, please do not book accommodation independently. If your application is successful, your details will be forwarded to the designated hotel. We will not be able to refund any accommodation expenses if you book independently.