April 12-15, 2025.

The congress will be held in-person.

Al-Maarefa University

Address

Exit No.1, King Khalid Branch Road, 13, Exit No.1, King Khalid Branch Road, Al Khalidiyah, Al Khalidiyah, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia.

The Congress Secretariat and Organizer’s cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

The average temperature in Riyadh in April for a typical day ranges from a high of (35°C) to a low of (30°C) and after dark they usually decrease to around (20°C). Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat and enjoy a sunny month with about 240 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Local currency is the Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR). International credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are all accepted in Saudi Arabia. Exchange offices and ATM machines are available throughout Saudi Arabia.

The official currency of the congress is the dollar ($).

For exchange rates: www.xe.com

Saudi Arabia is in the Arabian Standard Time Zone, which is 3 hours forward Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3).

Daylight Saving Time is not observed in Saudi Arabia, which maintains its 3 hours’ difference from GMT throughout the year.

Follow the same rules of safety that you follow while travelling anywhere else with respect to using hotel safe deposit boxes and keeping travel documents safe.

• When in public places, keep them in your hotel or with you all the time when moving about.
• Always carry the hotel address with you when you leave the hotel.
• Do not leave bags/mobile phones unattended.

The official language of the SIOP 2025 Congress is English.
English and Saudi Arabic are the most widely spoken languages in KSA.

During the entire meeting, attire will be informal.

You will need to consider what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical appliances safely whilst abroad.

For Saudi Arabia the associated plug is type G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Saudi Arabia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 60Hz.

                                   Type G 

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