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5–8 December 2010 • Dubai, UAE

Asthma and Co-morbid Conditions: Expanding the Practice of Allergy for Optimal Patient Care

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Hotels, Travel, and Social Program Information HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

WAO will offer a variety of discounted hotel accommodations for attendees. Cancún offers some of the most comfortable hotels with easy access to the Convention Center. TRAVEL

The Cancún International Airport (CUN) is served by a large number of international airline carriers that provide direct service from several major cities, making Cancún one of the easiest and most affordable destinations to visit. SOCIAL PROGRAM

Following in the tradition of previous World Allergy Congresses, an exciting social program is being planned by members of the Congress Organizing and Local Organizing Committees. Events will include the Opening Ceremony, Welcome Reception and All Congress Event. Optional tours will also be available for delegates and accompanying persons.

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Important Dates

30 June 2011

Early Registration Deadline

30 June 2011

Abstract Submission Deadline

15 July 2011

Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline

31 October 2011

Late Registration Deadline

3 December 2011

On-Site Registration Begins

4-8 December 2011

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Scientific Program The World Allergy Congress 2011will feature a variety of topics and session types TOPIC

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Asthma & co-morbid conditions

Breakfast Symposia

Debates

Plenary Sessions

Drug allergy

Meet the Experts

Immunetherapy

Hands-On Workshops

Pediatric allergy & asthma

New Horizon Sessions

Primary & secondary immunedeficiencies and allergic diseases For a full listing and more information about the Scientific Program visit the WAC2011 website. You may start submitting abstracts to be a part of the program, starting in February 2011! Keep checking http://www.worldallergy.org/wac2011/abstracts for more information.

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WAO International Scientific Conference Asthma and Co-morbid Conditions: Expanding the Practice of Allergy for Optimal Patient Care

Welcome Letters Dear Colleagues, Welcome to Dubai and the World Allergy Organization’s 1st International Scientific Conference! The theme of this Conference, “Asthma and Co-morbid Conditions: Expanding the Practice of Allergy for Optimal Patient Care,” is one that, as President of the WAO, I have promised to promote through research and education. As a member of the worldwide specialty of allergy, asthma and clinical immunology, I would like to encourage a culture in which allergists/immunologists are first knowledgeable primary care physicians, internists, and pediatricians, and then specialists. Physicians trained in this way should be able to provide patients with more complete, cost-effective care for asthma and allied allergic and immunologic diseases. They should be able to diagnose and treat co-morbid conditions. Thus, the theme of this Conference is to capture and reflect this vision. Your participation in this inaugural event will help transform this vision of how we manage allergic diseases into everyday practice. I wish you a most successful Conference.

Richard F. Lockey President, World Allergy Organization (WAO) On behalf of the WAO Board of Directors

Dear Friends, We join Richard Lockey in warmly welcoming you to this meeting. It has been a most rewarding experience organizing this Conference and developing its scientific program. We are confident that as a participant your experience will be equally energizing for you. The scientific and educational program is designed to provide a forum for the latest research, reviews of current theory and practice, and importantly, “hands-on” problem-based learning. It is our hope, that as practitioners, educators, and researchers, you will take away from this Conference valuable insight into the most effective advances in the diagnosis and management of asthma and its comorbidities as well as broader aspects of related allergic disorders to meet the challenges of the global unmet needs in this area. We want to take this opportunity also to thank the exceptionally skilled and committed faculty who are a truly international and versatile group. A majority of the faculty is presenting more than once covering different session-types and several co-morbidities – demonstrating in this range the true meaning of the theme of this Conference: “Asthma and Co-morbid Conditions: Expanding the Practice of Allergy for Optimal Patient Care”. An equally important part of learning occurs outside the sessions when we have the important opportunity to meet up with colleagues to exchange ideas, make new connections and continue old conversations. We hope you will do plenty of all this. Please share with us your feedback and ideas so that we can continue to promote excellence in the field of allergy and asthma. Once again: Welcome! Sincerely,

Ruby Pawankar

G. Walter Canonica

Eric Bateman

Stephen T. Holgate

Robert Lemanske

President Elect, WAO Conference Organizing Chair

Past President, WAO Executive Chair, Scientific Program Committee

Co-Chair, Scientific Program Committee

Member-at-Large, WAO Board Co-Chair, Scientific Program Committee

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On behalf of the Dubai Health Authority, I would like to welcome you to the World Allergy Organisation’s (WAO’s) inaugural International Scientific Conference that is taking place in Dubai from the 5th to the 8th of December, 2010 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre As a strategic and principle health authority for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA is responsible for securing and policing the very best healthcare standards in Dubai and is also responsible for developing the future direction of health policy here in Dubai. Hosting, attending and speaking at congresses such as this are an important part of our vision as we continue to develop healthcare policies that meet the requirements of our population, now and in the future. The Conference programme highlights a range of issues and areas of interests that will be explored over the next few days. This is reflected in the number of eminent healthcare professionals from around the world who will be joining and speaking at the Conference. This is a platform where international and local eminent speakers will get an opportunity to discuss and understand the latest in the diagnosis and management of asthma and its co-morbidities. The forum shall help healthcare professionals interact with colleagues, regional leaders and world experts in the field, thus updating their knowledge. With this, I wish you all the best and I hope you enjoy the Conference.

His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid Director General of the Dubai Health Authority


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About the World Allergy Organization (WAO) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

WAO Board of Directors 2010-2011

WAO Member Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Welcome to Dubai! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 General Information, A-Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Conference Information, A-Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16 Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Floorplans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Hotels Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Optional Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Exhibition Floorplan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Exhibitor Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26 Program-at-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32 Scientific Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-52 Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-76 Abstracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-162 Speaker and Chairperson Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163-164 Poster Author Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165-169 Sponsors & Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

World Allergy Organization (WAO) Secretariat 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202 USA Phone: +1 414 276 1791 Fax: +1 414 276 3349 E-mail: [email protected]

Richard F. Lockey, President Mario Sanchez Borges, Treasurer Lanny J. Rosenwasser, Secretary-General Ruby Pawankar, President-Elect G. Walter Canonica, Past-President Michael A. Kaliner, Historian Ignacio Ansotegui Michael Blaiss Thomas B. Casale Motohiro Ebisawa Yehia El-Gamal Sandra Gonzalez-Diaz Tari Haahtela Stephen T. Holgate Juan Carlos Ivancevich Marek L. Kowalski Hae-Sim Park Paul C. Potter Tatiana Slavyanskaya Myron Zitt

2010 WAO International Scientific Conference Organizing Committees Conference President Richard F. Lockey

Regional Advisory Committee Hani Ababneh Malek Abdulalim Conference Organizing Yousef Abdulrazzaq Chair Abdulrahman Al Frayh Ruby Pawankar Harb Al Harfi Scientific Program Jamil Al Mughales Executive Committee Mirza Al Sayegh G. Walter Canonica, Executive Adel Al Wahadneh Chair Shirina Al Souwaidi Eric Bateman, Co-Chair Zeinab Awad Stephen T. Holgate, Co-Chair Zeina Baz Robert Lemanske, Co-Chair Abdenour Benyounes Local Organizing Habib Douagui Committee Mohamad Ehlayel Ruby Pawankar, Chair Ahmed Elbousify Bassam Mahboub, Co-Chair Youness El Gueddari Mona Al Ahmad, Co-Chair Kamal Hanna Suleiman Al Hammadi Syed Hasnain Saleh Al Muhsen Elham Hossny Salem Al Tamemi Lubna Hwejeh Abdulla Ibrahim Omer Kalayci Ali Ben Kheder Regional Advisor Andreas Liveris Yehia El-Gamal Yousser Mohamed Mostafa Moin Mohammad Reza Masjedi Menachem Rottem Fadhel Saleh Zineb Sayah Arzu Yorgancioglu Fares Zaitoun


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About WAO The World Allergy Organization (WAO) is a global federation of 84 regional and national allergy, asthma and clinical immunology societies. Through collaboration with its member societies, WAO provides a wide range of educational and outreach programs to WAO individual members around the globe. These programs, relating to the clinical practice of allergy and asthma, allergy and asthma service provision, and physician training in allergy and asthma help better understand and address the challenges facing allergists worldwide.

Mission WAO’s mission is to be a global resource and advocate in the field of allergy, advancing excellence in clinical care through education, research and training as a worldwide alliance of allergy, asthma and clinical immunology societies.

Meetings

World Allergy Congress™ (WAC) WAO hosts the World Allergy Congress™ (WAC) – its main scientific meeting – biennially in different regions of the world. Please join us in Cancún, México in 2011, Rome, Italy in 2013 and Seoul, Korea in 2015. For more details on WAC 2011 in Cancún, please visit www.worldallergy.org/wac2011 WAO International Scientific Conference WAO is excited to launch its theme-based Scientific Conference, alternating with and complementing WAO’s biennial Congress. It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 1st WAO International Scientific Conference on Asthma and Co-morbid Conditions: Expanding the Practice of Allergy for Optimal Patient Care in Dubai, UAE, 5-8 December 2010.

WAO Website

www.worldallergy.org As a leading global online destination for allergy, asthma and clinical immunology, www.worldallergy.org supports and enhances all WAO educational activities and provides materials specifically designed for continued medical training. Popular resources include the specially commissioned educational synopses on major topics posted in the Allergic Diseases Resource Center, interactive case studies that challenge allergists to diagnose unusual cases, an archive of webinars recorded at major meetings, and audio recordings of interviews with key opinion leaders around the world. The WAO website is now HONcode certified.

The World Allergy Organization Journal

www.waojournal.org The World Allergy Organization Journal (WAO Journal) is the official publication of WAO and underscores WAO’s commitment to raising awareness and advancing excellence in clinical care, education, research and training. This international, peerreviewed journal covers a broad spectrum of the interdisciplinary fields of allergy and clinical immunology. As an online-only journal, the publication process of the WAO Journal is efficient and quick, with articles posted each month on schedule. All WAO members have free access to the WAO Journal.

The primary goals of the WAO Journal are: • To be a premier journal of original scientific and clinically relevant information for practicing allergists/immunologists and other physicians concerned with the practice of allergy and clinical immunology • To publish state-of-the-art review articles and editorials on translational and clinical medicine in the field of allergy and immunology • To present a forum for scientific interaction between allergists and immunologists worldwide

WAO Programs for Education, Research and Patient Care

Global Resources in Allergy™ (GLORIA) GLORIA promotes best practices in the management of allergic disease through didactic programs developed by international experts. GLORIA is presented at national and regional allergy society meetings throughout the world and also at regional, state and local society meetings within the United States. All current GLORIA modules are available for free download at www.worldallergy.org/gloria World Allergy Forum ® (WAF) WAF brings cutting edge symposia to major allergy meetings throughout the world. Developed by international expert advisory panels, the symposia provide up-to-the minute presentations on scientific and clinical developments in the field of allergic disease. WAF placements attract up to 1,000 attendees. WAF is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Novartis. View presentations for free at www.worldallergy.org/waf Emerging Societies Program (ESP) ESP advances the WAO mission by supporting developments that enable allergists to better serve patients now and in the future. ESP aims to disseminate information on and share experiences about new treatments for allergic disease and about new indications for available therapies. All ESP meetings and training schools are conducted with the help and support of WAO Member Societies. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) partners with WAO on ESP. View all ESP activities at www.worldallergy.org/esp

WAO Projects and Publications

www.worldallergy.org/publications Anaphylaxis: • “Epinephrine: the drug of choice for anaphylaxis.” Kemp ST, Lockey RF, Simons FER, was published in 2008 (Allergy, 2008, 63:1061-1070), and reproduced as an e-supplement to the WAO Journal. Available at www.waojournal.org • “Epinephrine auto-injectors: first-aid treatment still out of reach for many at risk of anaphylaxis in the community.” Simons FER, et al, for the World Allergy Organization. (Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2009, 102: 403-409) • “Global availability of medications, supplies and equipment for the assessment and management of anaphylaxis by physicians in healthcare settings.” Simons, FER, for World Allergy Organization, in preparation, 2010


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About WAO Cow’s Milk Allergy: “The evidence-based WAO global guidelines on the Diagnosis & Rationale for Action Against Cow’s Milk Allergy,” authored by the WAO Food Allergy Special Committee. (WAO Journal. 2010;3(4):57-161) Immunotherapy: “Sub-lingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) WAO Position Paper 2009.” SLIT is an exciting therapeutic strategy on the delivery of immunotherapy and is gradually being adopted by allergy communities throughout the world. Following a first meeting in Genoa in November 2008 to review experience of US trials of SLIT, WAO hosted a meeting in Paris in January 2009 to develop the first global consensus on SLIT. All WAO Regional & Affiliate Member Societies were invited to send representative delegates to this meeting and the majority were represented. They were joined by delegates representing non-member organizations including NIH, GA2LEN, EFA, ICPRG, and ARIA. A WAO Position Paper based on the Paris meeting was published in the WAO Journal, and in Allergy. (WAO Journal. 2009;2(11):223-281) The first State of World Allergy Report (SOWAR) appeared in the WAO Journal in June 2008. SOWAR stresses the importance of providing national allergy services for the burgeoning numbers of allergy patients in the world. This downloadable, on-line report is a useful resource for allergists and allergy societies wishing to make the case for improved local allergy service provision. Available at: www.waojournal.org. (WAO Journal. 2008;1(6):51-517) WAO Position Papers support and promote the specialty of allergy and help set standards for clinical practice and training: • “What is an allergist? A position statement of the WAO Specialty and Training Council.” 2008 Available at: www. waojournal.org • “Requirements for physician competencies in allergy: Key clinical competencies appropriate for the care of patients with allergic or immunologic diseases—a position statement of the World Allergy Organization.” 2008 Available at: www. waojournal.org • “Recommendations for competency in allergy training for undergraduates qualifying as medical practitioners – A position paper of the World Allergy Organization.” 2009 Available at: www.waojournal.org

WAO White Book on Allergy is being prepared for launch in 2011. The Executive Summary to the WAO White Book is being launched during the Conference in Dubai. The WAO White Book will be an important resource to help individual allergists and allergy/immunology societies promote allergic diseases as a major global public health issue.

WAO Member Society Surveys WAO’s federal structure provides a unique network to conduct effective global surveys about allergy and asthma. A number of projects have taken place over the last two years: • The WAO Specialty and Training Council conducted surveys on general/adult and pediatric clinical allergy services and training to obtain global information on current and future allergy service provision. • Building on the WAO’s 2007 international survey on the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors worldwide, in 2008 the WAO Special Committee on Anaphylaxis conducted a survey of Member Societies to gather data on how anaphylaxis is diagnosed and treated in healthcare settings in their respective countries. The combined results of these surveys will form the basis of the WAO international guidelines for the assessment and management of anaphylaxis, which was introduced at WAC 2009 and will launch in 2010. • The Asthma Special Committee conducted a survey of Member Societies to find out about the major allergens involved in exacerbations of severe and chronic asthma, and to learn whether national definitions of severe asthma exist. The information obtained will form a WAO educational program based on the 2009 World Health Organization’s definition of Severe Asthma. • The Drug Allergy Special Committee conducted a survey on in-vivo methods used in the diagnosis of allergic reactions to major drug classes. The information obtained will be the first step to reaching a global consensus about the best way to diagnose drug hypersensitivity reactions, and to sharing expertise on this clinical problem. • The Evidence Based Medicine and Methodology Special Committee developed a survey to establish allergists’ educational needs in evidence-based medicine.

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WAO Member Societies The World Allergy Organization (WAO), a world federation of allergy, asthma and clinical immunology societies, consists of 84 Member Societies. All active members of dues-paying Member Societies are Individual Members of the World Allergy Organization (WAO). Albanian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Argentine Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Argentine Society of Allergy and Immunopathology Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Austrian Society of Allergology and Immunology Azerbaijan Society for Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Bangladesh Society of Allergy and Immunology Belgian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Brazilian Society of Allergy and Immunopathology British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology Bulgarian Society of Allergology Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Chilean Society of Allergy and Immunology Chinese Society of Allergology (Chinese) Hong Kong Institute of Allergy Colombian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Association Croatian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Cuban Society of Allergology Czech Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Danish Society of Allergology Egyptian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Egyptian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Finnish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology French Society of Allergology Georgian Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology Hellenic Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Honduran Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Hungarian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Icelandic Society of Allergy and Immunology Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Applied Immunology Indonesian Society for Allergy and Immunology Israel Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Italian Association of Territorial and Hospital Allergists

Italian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Japanese Society of Allergology Korean Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Latvian Association of Allergists Lebanese Society of Allergy and Immunology Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology Mexican College of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Mexican College of Pediatricians Specialized in Allergy and Clinical Immunology Mongolian Society of Allergology Netherlands Society of Allergology Norwegian Society of Allergology and Immunopathology Panamanian Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Paraguayan Society of Immunology and Allergy Peruvian Society of Allergy and Immunology Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Polish Society of Allergology Portuguese Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Romanian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Russian Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Serbian Association of Allergologists & Clinical Immunologists Allergy and Clinical Immunology Society (Singapore) Slovenian Association for Allergology and Clinical Immunology Allergy Society of South Africa Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka Swiss Society for Allergology and Immunology Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society of Thailand Turkish National Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Ukrainian Association of Allergologists and Clinical Immunologists Uruguayan Society of Allergology Venezuelan Society of Allergy and Immunology Vietnam Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Zimbabwe Allergy Society

Associate Member Societies

Regional Organizations

Affiliate Organizations

National Association for Private Algerian Allergists Ecuadorian Society of Allergy and Immunology Ecuadorian Society of Allergology and Affiliated Sciences Jordanian Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology Kuwait Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Moroccan Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology Swedish Association for Allergology

Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Commonwealth of Independent States Society of Immunology and Allergology European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Latin American Society of Allergy and Immunology

GA²LEN (Global Allergy and Asthma European Network) International Association of Asthmology International Primary Care Respiratory Group Southern European Allergy Societies

Apply for your National Allergy Society to become a WAO Member Society at www.worldallergy.org/wao_societies/apply.php


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the venue for the Conference is the Dubai international Convention and Exhibition Centre (DiCEC). the DiCEC offers world class exhibition and convention facilities and is centrally located. Dubai international Convention and Exhibition Centre (DiCEC) sheikh Zayed road PO Box 9292 Dubai United Arab Emirates tel: +971 4 332 1000 Fax: +971 4 318 8741 Website: www.dwtc.com

WElComE To DUBai, UaE!

Dubai is the second largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. located on the southern shore of the beautiful Arabian gulf, Dubai is a city-state, replete with clean, sandy beaches and clear, blue-green waters. it has an ancient islamic heritage that survives amidst the skyscrapers and highways of a modern, cosmopolitan city of almost 1.4 million people. this ‘Pearl of the Arabian gulf,’ concentrated mainly on its exquisite Creek, the finest natural shelter in 1600 km (1000 miles) of coastline, ranks as the United Arab Emirates’ most important port and commercial center. With great underwater visibility and lots of sea life, snorkeling is a popular pastime in Dubai, as is quad biking in the desert, camel riding, and deep-sea fishing and windsurfing. With a number of challenging golf courses, some with gorgeous views of the Creek, and the desert, there is plenty of choice in Dubai for the avid golfer. the several large shopping malls in Dubai provide an exciting variety of shops to choose from. shoppers can find the best in designer labels and some fantastic bargains. there are local souks for those who do not wish to go to the malls, which offer local merchandise ranging from clothes and fabrics to regional food and fruit, woodcarvings and handicrafts.


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GENERAL INFORMATION, A-Z Banks/ATM (Automatic Teller Machines): How do you pay? Many international banks are represented by branches in Dubai. Bank hours vary but in general are 08:00 to 14:00, Sunday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:00, Saturday. Credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, Master Card and Visa) and debit cards (Visa Electron) are widely accepted in all the shopping malls, supermarkets and many of the stand-alone shops. However, most of the smaller grocery stores and shops in the souks generally take cash. Should you need to convert foreign currency into local currency, there are money exchanges and banks all over the city and in hotels. ATMs are also located in most hotels and malls. Emirates Bank International Ltd and National Bank of Dubai are located within the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC), hours are 08:00 to 13:00 for Emirates Bank and National Bank of Dubai, daily except Fridays. ATM machines can be found on Concourses 1 and 2.

Bargaining Bargaining is expected in the souk (market) and is quite usual elsewhere. Vendors will usually drop the price and often quite substantially, particularly for a cash sale.

Business Hours Business: 08:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:30, Sunday to Thursday. Most of the multinational companies work from 09:00-18:00 with a one-hour lunch break. Government offices: 07:30-14:30, Sunday to Thursday. Exchange houses: 10:00-22:00. Shopping malls: 10:00-22:00, Sunday to Wednesday and 10:00-00:00, Thursday and Friday.

Climate Dubai has a sub-tropical, arid climate. Sunny, blue skies can be expected most of the year. Rainfall is infrequent and irregular, falling mainly in winter. Temperatures range from a low of about 10.5°C/50°F to a high of 48°C/118°F.

Communications The international dialing code for in-coming calls is +9714. Calls to and from land-lines within Dubai are free of charge and direct dialing is possible to more than 170 countries. GPRS and WAP services are also available. A GSM international roaming service for mobile phones is available for more than 60 countries. If your country isn’t one of them, then a service known as “Wasel” is available. Bring your phone or buy it here and purchase a SIM card (available at most supermarkets, petrol stations and hotels), which enables you to make and receive calls from the UAE. Internet services are also available for nonsubscribers from regular phone lines.

Currency The currency in Dubai is the UAE Dirham (AED). Notes are in denominations of AED 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of AED 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 fils. Exchange rates, as of October 2010: £1.00 = AED 5.78 $1.00 = AED 3.67 €1.00 = AED 5.13

Electricity The voltage in the United Arab Emirates is 220 / 240 volts A / C at 50 cycles.

Language Arabic is the official language of Dubai, although English, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Persian, Tagalog, Chinese and other languages are also spoken.

Restaurants There are many restaurants/cafés located in the DICEC including: • Loop Café: Exhibition Hall 8, Concourse 2 (opposite Emirates bank) Hours: 07:00 to 18:00 - Saturday to Thursday • Hub: Opposite Hall 6, Concourse 2, in between both Sheikh Rashid Hall’s entrances Hours: 08:00 to 18:00 - Saturday to Thursday • Za’abeel Bistro & Za’abeel Café: Za’abeel Hall Hours: 08:00 to 17:00 - Saturday to Thursday • Round table Pizza: Exhibition Hall 2, Concourse 1 Hours: 07:00 to 23:00 - Saturday to Friday • Tea Leaf & Coffee bean: Exhibition Hall 1, Concourse 1 Hours: 07:00 to 23:00 - Saturday to Friday • Café Nero: Trade Centre Plaza Hours: 06:00 to 19:00 - Saturday to Friday • Japengo: trade Centre Plaza Hours: 09:00 to 22:00 - Saturday to Friday • Pizza Express: Trade Centre Plaza (Opening soon) Hours: 10:00 to 01:00 - Saturday to Friday Refreshment carts serving a variety of Lebanese, Chinese and Indian food as well as sandwiches are available in the concourse. For a complete listing of restaurants in Dubai city with location, phone and type of cuisine, please visit the Dubai Convention bureau’s web site: http://www.definitelydubai.com/im-visiting/where-do-i-eat/ restaurants-dubai

Travel The city is served by Dubai International Airport (DXB)—host to the world’s largest duty free shopping area—situated in the north central part of the city. Dubai International Airport provides regular flights to and from the UK, Australia, America, Asia and Europe. More than 80 airlines take advantage of Dubai’s open skies policy, and operate to and from Dubai International Airport to more than 130 destinations, making it one of the world’s busiest airports.


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multi-lane highways. the newly opened Dubai metro will be the longest fully automated rail network in the world when it is fully completed in 2010. the red line ‘trade Centre station’ serves DiCEC, delivering maximum convenience to millions of visitors.

tipping practices are similar to most other parts of the world. most restaurants include a 10 percent service charge, but tipping in general is at the customer’s discretion.

Bus services operate on 62 routes linking various residential and industrial areas with the two central business districts. there are five major taxi companies - Dubai transport, Cars taxis, national taxis, metro taxis and Arabia taxis, all equipped with the latest gPs systems.

tOUrist inFOrmAtiOn Please visit the Dubai Department of tourism and Commerce marketing in the Exhibit Hall, sheikh rashid F. they can answer questions about Dubai. Website: http://www.dubaitourism.ae

About 150 Abras (traditional boats made of wood), transport people across the Dubai Creek seating around 20 passengers each. they transport approximately 15 million passengers every year. For yet another option of travel, choose the waterbus system, a collection of comfortable and stylish boats stopping at all major tourist attractions along the Dubai Creek.

trAnsPOrtAtiOn WitHin tHE CitY to experience this spectacular city to the fullest, you’ll want to explore. the advanced public transport system means you and your party can transition effortlessly from business to leisure. Dubai has an advanced public transport system including a new state-of-the-art metro system, buses and taxis on their

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Important note: Before prescribing, consult full prescribing information. Presentation: Inhalation powder hard capsules containing indacaterol maleate equivalent to 150 microgram (mcg) indacaterol; inhalation powder hard capsules containing indacaterol maleate equivalent to 300 mcg indacaterol. Indications: ONBREZ® BREEZHALER® is a long-acting beta2-agonist indicated for longterm, once-daily, maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dosage: Adults: recommended dosage is the once-daily inhalation of the content of one 150 mcg capsule using the ONBREZ BREEZHALER inhaler. The dosage should only be increased on medical advice. Once-daily inhalation of the content of one 300 mcg capsule using the ONBREZ BREEZHALER inhaler, has been shown to provide additional clinical benefit to some patients, e.g. with regard to breathlessness, particularly for patients with severe COPD. The maximum dose is 300 mcg once-daily. Children (