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Safety Guidelines to be adhered to while attending the SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition. 

 

Venue Entry Information:

All event attendees must undergo COVID-19 test (PCR) 48 hours prior attending the event.

DPI tests will not be accepted to enter the event!

 

Please take a note of the following:

  • Your negative PCR test result will have to be presented at the entrance of the event.
  • Your PCR test validity is for 48 hours only.
  • Your PCR test must be repeated should you wish to attend the 3rd day of the event. 

 

Nearest Covid19 test venues:

  1. SEHA drive-through tent in Corniche (10 min away from the venue hotel).
  2. ADSCC in Galleria Mall (20 min away from the venue hotel). View the testing venue details

 

Abu Dhabi Border Entry Information:

  • Download the Al Hosn App. Register through the unified number given to you at the UAE airport check-in counters or Emirates ID number. Your negative test result will have to be presented on the Al Hosn app at the border. Anyone who gets a test will have the results updated on the app as soon as the result is available.
  • Entry is permitted within 48 hours of receiving a negative PCR or DPI test result. Alternatively, you may conduct your PCR test on the border. Please be advised that DPI test will not be accepted at the event though as per Abu Dhabi regulations.
  • Must take a PCR test on day 4 of entry for those staying for 4 days or more. And an additional PCR test on day 8 for those staying for 8 days or more. 

 

Travel Procedures:

Arriving from “green countries”:

  • View the list of “green countries” that do not require to quarantine on arrival to Abu Dhabi.
  • A PCR test is required on arrival. Your PCR test to be repeated based on the number of days you are staying in Abu Dhabi..

Arriving from other countries:

  • A PCR test is required on arrival and a 10-day quarantine period. 

Abu Dhabi updates Covid-19 testing and quarantine rules for vaccinated citizens and residents: https://gulfbusiness.com/abu-dhabi-updates-covid-19-testing-and-quarantine-rules-for-vaccinated-citizens-and-residents/

 

SPE Event Safety Guidelines:

SPE adheres to the safety regulations issued by the Departure of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi. Those measures are subject to change in alignment with Abu Dhabi Culture and Tourism Authorities. Read more about SPE's event safety guidelines