Wiki: ccTLD Workshop: Amman, Jordan: Logistics

Arrival info

Arrivals

Arrivals are all going to be at the Queen Alia International Airport http://www.qaia.gov.jo/. Which is located about 45 minutes Norht of the Amman depending on traffic. If there is a lot of traffic, it could take longer but the cabs are not metered hence the rate does not change.

Airport Transfers

I would recommend taking the Airport TAXI which can be found directly after exit. It is the only TAXI that is authorised to pickup travellers from Airport to the city of Amman. The TAXI price is fixed to the Hotel area which is 26 US$. You should request your receipt before taking the TAXI.

Accommodation

Rooms have been booked in the Marmara Hotel. It is located in the heart of the capital's business and diplomatic district of Amman, Al Rabya.

Marmara Hotel, Mecca Street, Amman, Jordan, Tel.: 962-6-5530480 http://www.marmarahotel.com/

Meals

During the duration of the workshop, Lunch will be served at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Collage cafetria where the workshop will be hosted.

Local host

Bilal Kisswani, Executive Director, Network Connections Department, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAGorg), Telephone No.: +962-6-5100900 Ext. 1212, Mobile: +962-7-95566209, Fax No.: +962-6-5100901, TAGI House, Queen Noor Street, P.O.Box 921100 Amman 11192 Jordan, www.tagorg.com

Contacts

For emergency you can contact Bilal Kisswani at +962795566209

Mobile communication

We have three mobile operators providing cellular services on GSM. You may wish to establish if your service provider has roaming facilities in Jordan.

Main Voltage

The main power voltage in Jordan is 240Volts.

Climate/Weather

Jordan has moderate climate. However temperatures mey fall below 12 degrees Celsius in November as it is considered winter time in Jordan. I advise to check weather broadcast before departure http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/JOXX0002_c.html