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Course Cancelled
The TMS 2019 Industrial Aluminum Electrolysis Course: The Definitive Theory and Practice of Primary Aluminum Production (IAE 19) Course scheduled for November 10-14, 2019 has been withdrawn and will be rescheduled at a later date to be determined.
Please continue to check the website for up to date announcements and details as they become available.
Course Location:
Aluminium Bahrain Plant
King Hamad Highway
Askar, Bahrain
Phone Number: +973 1783 0000
Hotel:
Al Bander Hotel & Resort
Sitra, Bahrain
Phone Number: +973 1770 1201
Fax Number: +973 1770 1491
Room Rates:
$168.49 (USD)/63.525 Bahraini Dinar (BD) for single rate Queen Bed Cabana with one bed
$202.19 (USD)/76.230 Bahraini Dinar (BD) for Twin Bed Cabana with two beds
Housing Deadline:
September 24, 2019
Reservation Instructions:
Call +973 1770 1201 or email reservation@albander.com and mention the rate code of “TMS course” to receive the TMS room rate.
The Al Bander Hotel & Resort is a 4-star hotel and resort located by the beach near Bahrain Yacht club. The hotel features a lagoon-style pool and cabana rooms. The listed rates are inclusive of taxes and a buffet breakfast at the Café Marisol restaurant.
Check-in time for the hotel is 3:00 PM local time, and check out is 12:00 PM local time. Early check-ins and late check-outs are available, but require a 50% daily fee for: early check-ins after 6:00 AM and late check-outs before 6:00 PM. A 100% daily fee is charged for early check-ins before 6:00 AM and late checkouts after 6:00 PM.
Additional hotel details are not yet available, please check back for updates or sign up for updates below.
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Transportation
Details on course transportation (including transportation options between the airport and venue/hotel and between the venue and hotel) are not yet available, please check back for updates or sign up for updates above.
Airports
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is 30 km from the Aluminium Bahrain Plant (40 minute drive) and 24 km from the Al Bander Hotel & Resort (35 minute drive).
Currency
The course hotel and surrounding businesses accept Bahraini Dinar. Most businesses also accept major credit cards.
Obtain a Travel Visa for a Course Held in Bahrain
Visa Application Process
Course attendees from countries that require a visa to enter Bahrain are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa can take a minimum of three months. You are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and begin the application process early.
Request an Invitation Letter
To generate an official invitation letter for this course, please click the button below. To personalize the letter, follow the instructions and type in your information in the appropriate places. An invitation letter will then be e-mailed to the address provided. The letter can be printed and used as needed to obtain approval to attend this course. Please note that this letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa. If you need additional assistance, e-mail Diana Grady, or call at +1–724–776–9000, ext. 256.