University of Doha for Science & Technology, Doha, Qatar | December 03-05, 2024

travel, venue, and visa

Visa

Most international delegates will require a visa to enter Qatar. Local Qatar Embassy or Consulate Offices should be contacted for the latest requirements for obtaining Qatari visa; processing time could be several weeks. The applicants should plan ahead.

Visa Documents: Please contact local Qatar Embassy/Consular Services Office for visa related inquiries.
Following documents are typically required by Embassies around the world for processing a visa however a complete list must be acquired from the respective Embassy.
1- Original Passport
2- One (or more) recent passport size color photograph with white background.
3- HONET acceptance letter (if presenting a paper/poster/workshop) and/or Proof of Online Registration for attendees and delegates. Accpectance letter can be requested from the conference organizers (and through registration portal) once the paper is accepted and registration is completed.
4- Some embassies also like to see proof of accomodation.

Venue

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is hosting this international conference. UDST is conveniently located in the midst of the historically colourful vicinity of Doha, Qatar. The venue is minutes drive to main attractions i.e., Souq Waqif, Gold Souq, Museum of Islamic Art, Desert, Parks, World-class Malls, Lusail Marina, Football Stadiums, and authentic cuisines. Doha, Qatar is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
Doha is considered a beta-level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Doha accommodates Education City, Hamad Medical City, Doha Sports City, Aspire Zone, Khalifa International Stadium, and the Aspire Dome. The city was host to the first ministerial-level meeting of the Doha Development Round of World Trade Organization negotiations. It was also selected as host city of a number of sporting events, including the 2006 Asian Games, the 2011 Pan Arab Games and most of the games at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. Doha hosted the 2012 UNFCCC Climate Negotiations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Sessions will be held at UDST Campus Map

Travel

Doha is served by "Hamad International Airport (DOH)" which is the best option for HONET visitors.

For booking, specify: UDST Code : 2024 or IEEE HONET
Hotel Name (rating) Single/Double Room (QAR) Location POC Contact
Best Plaza West Bay (5*) 400/450 District Zone 61 , West bay Naeem Albalushi 3004 6553 / Email
Velero (5*) 400/450 Lusail Nour Hmadi 33763644 / Email
Velero: All requested bookings under IEEE HONET Conference are acknowledge. Additionally, add the reservation department email to prevent any potential miscommunication. Email: reception.dohvd@ihg.com
Dusit Doha Hotel (5*) 450/500 Diplomatic Area, West Bay Ravneet Singh 31364498 / Email
Grand Hyatt Doha (5*) 550/650 Westbay, Lagoon Soukaina Myne 30170178 / Email
Le Royal Méridien Doha (5*) 600/650 Lusail Reservation Team 41416060 / Email
The Curve (4*) 350/400 Diplomatic Area, West Bay Sidali Benteftifa 30007960 / Email
Stay Bridge Suites Doha (4*) 500/600 Lusail, Marina Promenade Cherry Lawag 74459784 / Email
Premier Inn (3*) 260/300 Education City, Doha, Qatar Reservation Dept. +974 4007 8333 / Email
Premier Inn PoC: Mohammed Barakat: 7098 0254