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 Delegations
Each country will be represented officially by a delegation of
four : the head and three other members. Those will be treated
as guests of the government of Saudi Arabia.
Venue
The Seventh International Energy Forum will be held at the King
Faisal Conference Hall adjacent to the Riyadh Intercontinental
Hotel, which covers more than a hundred acres of grounds in the
heart of the capital. The hotel is located close to key industrial
and commercial areas, and is conveniently reachable via modern
highways. The 42k.m. (some 35 minutes) drive from King Khalid
International Airport will give the visitor a glance at the city
and its surroundings.
Media
Coverage
1. Neither the secretarial of the Seventh International Energy
Forum, nor any delegation, will issue any official document or
statement which may commit any of the participating countries
or international organizations to a specific position, except
as may be agreed on by all in the course of the deliberations.
2. Accredited media representatives have been invited to attend
selected proceedings of the Forum, such as the official opening
and the media Conference at the conclusion of the proceedings.
3. The particulars of media representatives accredited to the
Forum have been made available to delegation liaison officers.
Delegates are free to give individual interviews, subject to the
provisions of paragraph one (1) above. The media information desk
attached to the Forum secretariat at the venue may also be approached
for assistance.
 Riyadh,
the Cultural Capital for 2000
UNESCO has chosen Riyadh to be the cultural Capital of
the Arab World for the year 2000. Riyadh, worthy of this nomination,
has all the necessary components of a capital for culture: Museums,
universities, public libraries, cultural and art centers, annual
cultural conferences, festivities, and many other activities.
Places
of Interest
One may visit the historical archaeological sites of Diriyah,
the Kingdom's first capital. Another site of interest is King
Abdul Aziz historical center where the national museum and the
Masmak Fortress occupy the center of modern Riyadh. One may also
take interest in visiting the traditional Arabic gold and antique
souks. The adventurous may want to enjoy a trip to the Dahna and
Nafud deserts east and north of the city.
Other
Activities
After the Forum, delegations may wish to:
1. Visit the holy city of Mekka Al-Mukarramah to perform Omrah.
2. Visit the oil facilities in the Eastern Province.
3. Other options may be arranged.
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Participants
