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Key details

The participation fee includes:

• venue hire;
• 3 metres by 2 metres stand, white fascia board with institution name in blue vinyl sticker, two four foot long fluorescent lights behind fascia board, one 13 amp single phase power point, one table with two chairs;
• media campaign including advertising on web, in local newspapers and magazines, as well as posters, schools visits and flyers to be distributed to local schools, educational institutions and ministries;
• market briefing;
• reception to meet other delegates, Ministry of Education representatives, school counsellors, head teachers and British Council representatives;
• forum lunch with key local contacts in the education sector to provide a networking opportunity;
• tea, coffee, and water during the exhibition;
• discounted hotel rates;
• Internet access during exhibition;
• promotional items.

Stand sharing is available at a premium of 20 per cent on the cost of participation.

Please note that the participation fee does not include international or domestic travel, accommodation, subsistence or freight, except where stated.

Target markets
Undergraduate and pre-university subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• English language
• Access and foundation
• Architecture
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Education
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• Media atudies
• Visual and creative arts
• Learning at a distance

Postgraduate and MBA subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• Applied and pure sciences
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Education
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Management, business and finance
• MBA
• Media studies
• Social sciences and communications

Market information

• Bahrain market introduction
• Partnership members can access more detailed education market intelligence, including international student data and country profiles

Programme (draft)

	Date Time Activity Thursday 29 November 2007 Arrive in Bahrain from 1400 Check in at the hotel and collect welcome packs 1700-1730 Market briefing presentation (tbc) 1830-2000 Welcome reception hosted at the residence of Director British Council Bahrain Friday 30 November 2007 From 1600 Dress stands Saturday 1 December 2007 1000-1030 Official opening ceremony by British Ambassador, Ministry of Education representative, Director British Council 1030-1230 Exhibition open to the public 1230-1500 Forum with short speeches by local key contacts, open discussions and lunch 1600-2100 Exhibition open to the public Sunday 2 December 2007 until 1430 Time for pre-booked appointments 1530-2030 Exhibition open to the public

Venue
Gulf Hotel
Manama

Visa requirements
Visas are not required for UK passport holders. Other passport holders should check with their travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country they plan to visit.

Freight
The deadlines for freight collection by our recommended freight handler are:

• Sea freight: 19 October 2007
• Air freight: 16 November 2007

The participation fee does not include freight costs and these are the responsibility of the participating institution.

If you have any queries about this event, please contact the Education UK Events Helpdesk.