Qatar is an oil-rich peninsula jutting out into the Gulf between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The majority of the country consists of sand dunes and salt flats.

The city of Doha combines a rich mixture of traditional Arabic and modern architecture. The Grand Mosque with its many domes and the Abu Bakir al-Siddiq Mosque are particularly interesting. The south is a region of sand dunes and beaches, offering opportunities to go pearl hunting, or to practice any of a number of water sports.
 

Qatar's national income primarily derives from oil and natural gas exports. The country has oil reserves estimated at 15 billion barrels (2.4 km³). Qataris' wealth and standard of living compare well with those of Western European nations. Qatar has the highest GDP per capita in the developing world ($27,400) as of 2005. While oil and gas will probably remain the backbone of Qatar's economy for some time to come, the country seeks to stimulate the private sector and develop a "knowledge economy". In 2004 it established the Qatar Science & Technology Park to attract and serve technology-based companies and entrepreneurs, from overseas and within Qatar.

Venue:
Al Mirqab Ballroom, Four Seasons Hotel, Doha
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel, Doha
The Corniche, P.O. Box 24665, Doha Qatar
Tel: +974 4948888, Fax:+974 4948222
Email: doh.reservations@fourseasons.com
www.fourseasons.com

Please quote reference 'WIIFC' to access the corporate rate.
Please ensure early hotel booking as large international and regional delegations will be attending the conference. Book before 20th of October 2007 to take advantage of the corporate rate, after which the rooms will be subject to availability.

Visas:
The Hotel will assist in obtaining visas; this may take several weeks. Participants are required to make their own Hotel room booking and visa arrangements by directly contacting the Four Seasons Hotel, Doha, Qatar