INVITATION PACKAGE

Contents :1. General Information
1.1. IPC Membership3

1.2. World Para Powerlifting Rules and3

Regulations 1.3. Anti-Doping3

1.4. Classiﬁcation

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1.5. Medical Information

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1.6. Participant Insurance

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2. World Championships Information
2.1. Dubai 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships

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dates 2.2. Preliminary Programme4

2.3. Number of entries per event per NPC

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2.3.1. Individual Event5

2.3.2. Team Events (Gender and Mixed)

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2.4. Individual Event Category Viability

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2.5. Entries and Registration Process

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2.5.1. Athlete Eligibility

52.5.2. Entries and Registration Process

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2.5.3. Entries6

2.5.4. Final Entries6

2.5.6. Championships Participation Fee Payment7

2.5.7. Bodyweight Category Changes

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2.5.8. Late entries8

2.5.9. Replacements

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2.5.10. World Championships Deadlines

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2.6. Random Weigh-in

92.7. Lift Challenge Cards

92.8. Results

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2.9. Rankings

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2.10. Records

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3. COVID-19

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4. Accommodation
4.1 Ofﬁcial Hotel

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4.2. Type and cost of Room

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4.3. Check In / Check Out

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4.4 Payment Procedure 4.5

11Cancellation Policy

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5. Transportation
6 Visa12

7 Medical Information

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7.1 Participant Insurance

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7.2 Designated medical hospital 7.3

13Venue medical center

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7.4 Ofﬁcial Hotel

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7.5 OTHER MEDICAL MATTERS

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General information
10. Contact Details

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Dear National Paralympic Committees,
Dear National Federations,
The World Para Powerlifting World Chanpionships, unleash the return of world classsporting activity for the year 2023 to be a renewed from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, forworld athletes to achieve their goals.
The challenge is one of the characteristics of the people of the Emirates, and people ofdetermination are an important and complementary part of this framework, and by thisthey prove to the world that the impossible does not exist here, so no pandemic, problem orbarrier can stand in front of our determination to achieve the desired future.
o all world champions, we say welcome to the homeland of challenge andin the source of happiness and in the space of the impossible. Welcome
again and again to Dubai and with new hope and renewed energy.
The UAE salutes you, and Dubai welcomes you, and the Dubai Club for
People of Determination opens its stadiums for your concerns, which haveno limits. Welcome to creativity ... to convergence ... to love.

Thani Juma Berregad
LOC - President
Dubai Club for People of Determination

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The World Para Powerlifting World Chanpionships, for People of Determination 2023 carries a lotof innovation and renewal, and we know very well that there is a challenge in organizing theseChampionships in this exceptional year, in which the world is witnessing the pandemic of theCoronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Our country only accepts to move forward, and because our wise leadership instilled innovationand challenge in us, we quote from them their inspiring words that motivate us to develop andinnovate. The directives of the sponsor of these championships, His Highness Sheikh / Hamdan
bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai
Executive Council, were clear to all of us since the ﬁrst version of the need for development andinnovation, as it was to support
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council The positive impact on continuing
to organize Championships, despite the challenges. The World Para
Powerlifting World Chanpionships for People of Determination will be
an icon of global Paralympic sports and to reach the world through theDubai Gate. In Dubai, different civilizations meet to blend into one
harmonious fabric that reﬂects the extent of harmony andrapprochement between peoples. Welcome all to your second country
and among your brothers...

Majid Al-Usaimi
LOC - General Manager
Dubai Club for People of Determination

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1. General Information
1.1. IPC Membership
The Organizing Committee will only accept entries submitted by the NPC / NF in good standing with
the IPC. Furthermore, only those entries submitted by the NPC President, Secretary General, or
authorized person will be processed. For further information on the IPC’s membership policies or toaddress general membership issues, please contact the World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) ofﬁce:
info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org
1.2. World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations
The most current WPPO Rules & Regulations published upon the WPPO website alongside the WPPO
Qualiﬁcation Pathway 2024-2020 will apply for this competition.
1.3. Anti-Doping
The Anti-Doping control / processes will be carried out in full accordance with the IPC Anti-Doping
Code and the IPC Doping Control Agreement, further details can be found on the WPPO website:
https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/antidoping
1.4. Classiﬁcation
The most current WPPO Classiﬁcation Rules and Regulations published upon the WPPO website will
apply for this competition. All athletes who have a designated sport class status of New, Review,
Review 2023 or earlier will be required to undergo International Classiﬁcation prior to the start of thecompetition. A detailed classiﬁcation schedule will follow after the revision of the ﬁnal entries by
WPPO.
1.5. Medical Information
The LOC will provide “on-site” emergency medical care ambulance, ﬁrst aid, and physiotherapeutic
services throughout the Championships for all accredited
1.6. Participant Insurance
Each respective NPC is fully responsible to ensure that all members of their delegation areappropriately insured, including coverage for travel, medical, liability, accidents, Covid 19 andrepatriation. Each NPC will need to provide evidence of appropriate insurance coverage for theirfull delegation by no later than 10 July 2023.

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2. World Championships Information
2.1. Dubai 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships dates

Teams Arrival dates

16,17,18 August 2023

Raise the Bar!

18-19 August 2023

International Classification

19-20 August 2023

Technical Meeting

20 August 2023

Opening Ceremony

21 August 2023

Competition dates

23-30 August 2023

Sports Gathering

29 August 2023

Closing Ceremony

30 August 2023

Teams Departures

31 August 2023

2.2. Preliminary Programme
The Provisional timetable and events programme will be provided after the ﬁnal entries by namedeadline. The competition schedule will remain subject to change until the close of the technicalmeeting.

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2.3. Number of entries per event per NPC
2.3.1. Individual Event
In accordance with the most current WPPO Rules & Regulations published upon the WPPO website.
2.3.2. Team Events (Gender and Mixed)
In accordance with the most current WPPO Rules & Regulations published upon the WPPO website.
2.4. Individual Event Category Viability
A medal Event will be considered viable when the below minimum Athlete numbers apply per
Bodyweight Category:
One (1) Athlete: When there is one (1) Athlete in a single Bodyweight Category, they must lift
equal to or more than the respective level MQS for that Bodyweight Category.
Two (2) Athletes: When there are two (2) Athletes in a single Bodyweight Category, the Event isviable for 2 Medals (Gold and Silver).
Three (3) or more Athletes: When there are three (3) or more Athletes in a single Bodyweight
Category, the Event is viable as normal.
MQS weights can be found in Appendix 10.
2.5. Entries and Registration Process
In order for athlete entries to be accepted, they must meet the following criteria and deadlines:
2.5.1. Athlete Eligibility
Be full registered on the IPC Sport Management System (SDMS) with the correct
documentation (IPC Athlete Eligibility Agreement and Medical Diagnostic Form) completed
fully, singed, and uploaded to the athlete proﬁle :Have an active license for the 2023 Season;
Be a minimum of 15 year of age by 31 December 2023;
Have an international classiﬁcation status of New, Review, Review + Fixed Date or
Conﬁrmed.

52.5.2. Entries and Registration Process
All competition entries and accreditation must be completed via the IPC SDMS Online Entry
System by the entry deadlines displayed below.
Visa invitations, accommodation applications and travel information must be submitted via the
LOC WCH Portal by no later than 10 July 2023.
NOTE: There is no required minimum qualifying standard (MQS) to enter the Dubai 2023
WPPO Championships.
2.5.3. Entries
All athletes must be entered online via the IPC SDMS Online Entry System in accordance with theentry deadlines by their respective NPCs or authorised National Federation/Organisation.
By completing and submitting sport entries, NPCs are considered to have ofﬁcially declared
the participation of their athletes in the speciﬁed events/categories and a participation fee
invoice will be automatically generated based upon the total number of athletes and staff
submitted.
2.5.4. Final Entries
By completing and submitting sport entries on the IPC SDMS, NPCs are considered to have ofﬁciallydeclared the participation of their athletes and team members, not reimbursement for withdrawals of
any athlete and /or team members will be considered after the entries by name is completed 1 July
2023. Please note that after this deadline no changes to the ﬁnal participation fee invoice will be
accepted unless under exceptional circumstances. Please note that any decisions concerning thismatter will be made by WPPO and are not open for further contest or appeal by any other organization
or body.

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2.5.6. Championships Participation Fee Payment
The Championships participation fee invoice will be automatically generated via the IPC online
entry system following the completion and submission of a team’s entry by number. All
payments must be completed via bank transfer or paid online via credit card by no later than 22nd July
2023. Should you have any enquiries concerning your Championships participation fee invoice and or
payment please contact the WPPO ofﬁce: info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org before the payment deadline.
Please transfer the full invoice amount without any deductions (the payers need to bear all bank charges
to ensure that the IPC receives the complete amount.) to the following bank account and identify yourpayment by stating the invoice number in the reference ﬁeld. The invoice will not be considered as
settled if the IPC receives less than the complete amount.

Account Name:

IPC, Adenauerallee 212-214, D-53113 Bonn, Germany

Bank

Deutsche Bank AG, D-53113 Bonn, Germany

Branch No:

414

SWIFT Address:

DEUT DE DK 380

IBAN:

DE20 3807 0059 0029 0122 20

2.5.7. Bodyweight Category Changes
After 1st July 2023 only one (1) change per Athlete is accepted and must be done via the
Entry Veriﬁcation System. A fee of one hundred Euro (€100) will be charged for each requestedchange and must be paid immediately to WPPO via Paypal during the allocated time to complete theentry veriﬁcation process for the change to be accepted. The new Bodyweight Category is accepted
only upon payment and is considered ﬁnal.

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2.5.8. Late entries
Team must contact the WPPO ofﬁce if there is a late entry request. All respective information
providedby the NPC/NF will be reviewed in consultation with the LOC on a ‘case by case’ basis and the entry
may be accepted/rejected accordingly by WPPO.
2.5.9. Replacements
The WPPO ofﬁce must be informed if an NPC/NF needs to make a replacement. The replacement of
athletes may be accepted due to injury or medical reasons. All respective supporting information
regarding the replacement must be sent to the WPPO ofﬁce with the Medical Withdrawal Request
Form and will be reviewed on a ‘case by case’ bases and accepted/rejected accordingly by WPPO.
2.5.10. World Championships Deadlines
Entry by Number and Bodyweight Category Opens

22nd March 2023

Entry by Number and BW category Close

22nd May 2023

Entry by Name Opens

23rd May 2023

Entry by Name Close

1st July 2023

Accreditation System Opens

2nd July 2023

Final Deadline to submitted:-

Visa invitation form-

Accommodation form-

Travel Information form

10th July 2023

Accreditation System Close

15th July 2023

Final Deadline for Full Accommodation Payment to LOC

20th July 2023

Final Deadline for Full Entry Fee Payment to WPPO/IPC

22nd July 2023

Accommodations will not be reserved by the LOC until full payment is received

82.6. Random Weigh-in
According to the WPPO Rules and Regulations Random Weigh-ins of the Athletes may take place inthe day of the Event in advance of the warm-up for the speciﬁc Bodyweight Category at the discretionof WPPO. Should an Athlete weigh outside of a percentage of their speciﬁc Bodyweight Category they
will be disqualiﬁed (DSQ) from the Event. The percentage is set to %3 of the speciﬁc Bodyweight
Category.
2.7. Lift Challenge Cards
Lift Challenge cards can be purchased on the WPPO Competition Portal via Paypal from 3 weeks prior
the start of World Championships (1 August 2023) until the 1st competition day (21 August 2023).
2.8. Results
Only results of athletes who have active license for the 2023 Season within the given timelines forresults recognition and have a sport class status of Review, Review 2023 or later or conﬁrmed will betaken into consideration.
No hard copy (printing) results will be distributed as it will be able to download and check the Live
Results upon the WPPO website.
After the close of the competition the ofﬁcial competition results book(s) will be compiled and it will
be posted on the WPPO Competition Portal and uploaded to the competition Results webpage.
2.9. Rankings
All recognized results in accordance with the above will also be updated on WPPO website in theofﬁcial WPPO Ranking Lists. The results of new athletes and athletes meeting the Qualiﬁcation
pathway requirements will be included in the Preliminary Paralympic Ranking List.
2.10. Records
It will be permitted for athletes to break records in accordance with the most current WPPO TechnicalRules and Regulations and at the end of the Championships will be published upon the WPPO Records
webpage.

93. COVID-19
http: www.emirates.com/English/help/covid-19/./
4. Accommodation
Hotel is Hilton Habtoor city is the ofﬁcial hotel of all athletes and team ofﬁcials during theChampionships. The hotel offers accommodation in wheelchair friendly single, twin, triple and quadruple
rooms. Training & competition will take place at the main venue.
4.1. Ofﬁcial Hotel:
Hotel Name: Hotel is Hilton Habtoor city
Address: Venue Al Joud ballroom - Hilton Habtoor City
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dxbahhi-hilton-dubai-al-habtoor-city/
LOC Ofﬁcial Portal LINK : https://dubaiparaevents.ae

Note: All Accommodation booking have to be done through the LOC only via their LOC WCH Accommodation Portal

4.2. Type and cost of the room:

Type of Room

Cost in USD

Single$ 210 per night per room

Double$ 400 per night per room

Note: All room rate mention above included VAT
For any queries related to Accommodation registration, please contact us via
msaadeldin@dcd.org.ae

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4.3. Check-in / Out Times:-

Early check-in before 3pm on arrival , for the Dubai Para Power Lifting World
championship 2023 will incur an extra night charge-

While rooms will be available, at no additional cost after 3pm.

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Teams staying in their rooms after the 12pm check-out time on departure date, will be charged for an extra
night, but they can stay in the lobby for free.

-Anyone check-In before 15:00 or check-Out after 12:00 should choose Early Check-In or Late Check-Out from-

"Other Options" below.
A administration fee of 10 % will be applicable to all delay and late payment. (After 20th of July 2023)

Teams will get their meals according to the below:
Breakfast in the Hotel: 6am to 9am
Lunch in the Hotel: 12pm to 3pm
Dinner in the Hotel: 7pm to 10pm
Teams that arrange and pay the accommodation fee for early check-in and/or a late check-out will haveaccess to meals provided at the host hotel during the scheduled dining times.

4.4. Payment procedures
Full accommodation fees must be transferred to the following bank account, by no later than 20th of July
2023. Please note that room bookings will only be reserved and allocated to teams when theaccommodation payment has been received in full.
For any change or cancelation before 10th of July 2023, no cancelation fee will be applicable.
50 % of Payment will be refund if cancelation is made between 10th July to 14th July 2023
No payment and or refund request will be accepted or changes after the deadline of 15th of July 2023.
Upon request to send letter for payment on arrival, please do note that and administration fee 5 % of will beapplicable.
If accommodation is requested after the ﬁnal payment deadline, please note that availability in theofﬁcial hotel cannot be guaranteed, and the prices may differ.
All hotel booking form and payment transfer receipt to be send to : msaadeldin@dcd.org.ae
Account

Dubai Club for People of Determination

Bank Name

Dubai Islamic Bank

Branch Name

Dubai Main Branch

Account

001520726988901

Swift-Code

DUIBAEAD

IBAN

AE95 0240 0015 2072 6988 901

Any extra charges and/or fee that may apply to booked rooms other than accommodation (such as
laundry, room service, long-distance call, minibar) are each NPCs responsibility. Any damage to the roomand the hotel ﬁxtures, ﬁttings, and furnishings will be the responsibility of the NPC and will be charged
accordingly.

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4.5. Cancellation Policy-

Full payment due 20th of July 2023-

Cancellation: Full payment refunded before 10th of July 2023

- No payment refunded on or after 15th of July 2023.
- No cancelation participation, changes of dates, decrease of nights and / or number of reserved-

rooms are possible, with the exception if an athlete is injured or it has covid-19 priordeparture).
- In case of a team member tests positive to Covid-19 prior travel:o Proof of a positive Covid-19 test in English must be provided for each individual who cannot

travel before the event.
- In case of a country ofﬁcial travel ban related to Covid-19 prior travel:-o Proof must be provided to the LOC before the start of the event

Just on those cases reimbursement of accommodation fees will be
5. Transportation
Transportation will be provided free of charge to all athletes and team ofﬁcials from/to the ofﬁcial
competition airport, Dubai International Airport and the ofﬁcial hotel on the ofﬁcial arrival anddeparture days. Teams will be greeted by an LOC volunteer to help ensure they are delivered to thehost hotel in a timely and safe manner. The distance between Dubai international Airport and thecompetition hotel driving by bus or car needs 25 minutes.
6. VISAFor those delegation members who require visas to enter the UAE please visit the VISA website todetermine what type of visa is required. All NPC’s that require a visa must complete the Visa Formand provide a passport copy of each individual delegation member and submit it to the LOC via the
LOC WCH Portal or for support email to : aghobash@dcd.org.ae
To obtain your visa you must:
Upload passport copy as (pdf, JPG, JPEG) format. And clear passport size picture.
Passport should be valid at least for 6 months from the date of your departure.
Mobile photos are not acceptable.
Visa fees of (110) USD.
Note: Residents of the following countries have to submit a copy of their National ID: Iraq, Yemen,Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tunisia.

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6. Medical Information
7 Medical Information
The LOC will provide “on-site” emergency medical care ambulance, ﬁrst aid, and physiotherapeutic
services throughout the Championships for all accredited persons. Any costs incurred for any othermedical care must be paid by the patient or their NPCs.
7.1 Participant Insurance
Each respective NPC is fully responsible to ensure that all members of their delegation are appropriately
insured, including coverage for travel, medical, liability, accidents, Covid 19 and repatriation. Each NPC
will need to provide evidence of appropriate insurance coverage for their full delegation by no later
than 10 July 2023.

7.2 Designated medical hospital
Rashid hospital is the designated medical hospital which is located 15 minutes from competition venue“Hotel is Hilton Habtoor city”
7.3 Venue medical center
Will be in Hotel Hilton Habtoor city
Period: 14th to 31st July 2023
Timing: 8:30 to 22:00 (emergency 24 H)
7.4 Ofﬁcial Hotel
24H emergency on call doctor (contact help desk)
Local Emergency Numbers is:
Police: 999 / Ambulance: 998 / Fire: 997

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7.5 OTHER MEDICAL MATTERS
Team doctors: are allowed to practice on their national team and all prescriptions andinvestigations must be arranged through the LOC medical team.
Importation of Medicines: The head doctor accompanying a team must provide a list of the
medicines the team is bringing into UAE, including dosages and quantities. The list will constitutea statement on behalf of the Member Federation which will be retained by WPPO 2023 Medical
Services and will be shared with the UAE Dubai Health Authority or another government body ifrequested. A template form will be sent soon to NPCs.
Distribution of Ice: Ice will be provided at the competition and training venues.
Players under treatment by prohibited medicine: in UAE such as (marijuana) they should
provide medical report with medical prescription at the airport (Dubai customs if they requested)
Importation of medical equipment: A template form will be sent to NPCs.
For Any matters related to medical please email : ykabani@dcd.org.ae
8. About Dubai
Dubai is located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the south west corner of the Arabian
Gulf. It is extremely well known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, and the Emirati people
are welcoming and generous in their approach to visitors. With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts,
beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving
business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from around theworld.
8.1 Dubai Rulers:
Since 1833 the reigning Al Maktoum family have ruled Dubai. Under their wise and progressive leadership
Dubai has prospered and it is now the business and tourism hub for a region.
8.2 Dubai History:Saruq Al-Hadid site is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Dubai and theregion, as it offers much of the UAE old past, especially during the Iron and Bronze Ages ، which conﬁrms
that the UAE civilization extends to 5 thousand years.

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9.1 Weather:
Dubai has a tropical desert climate because of its location within the Northern desert belt. Summers are
extremely hot and humid, with an average high around 41 °C (106 °F) and overnight lows around 30 °C(86 °F). Most days are sunny throughout the year. Winters are warm and short with an average high of
23 °C (73 °F) and overnight lows of 14 °C (57 °F). Precipitation, however, has been increasing in the lastfew decades with accumulated rain reaching 150 mm (5.91 in) per year. The weather in Dubai can bringshort and irregular rainfall as is typical for the Middle East. Most of the rainfall occurs in the December toMarch period. The weather between December and March remains warm and is the most comfortableclimatic conditions of the year.
9.2 Currency:
The local currency is the dirham, which is pegged at AED 3.67 to 1 US dollar. Dubai is tolerant andcosmopolitan, and all visitors are welcome. However, Islam is a way of life in the city, and therefore
touristsshould adopt a certain level of cultural and religious sensitivity for the duration of their stay.
9.3 Electricity and power sockets in the UAE:
In the United Arab Emirates, the standard voltage is 220-240 V. The
standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type G.
Find pictures of these power sockets and corresponding plugs.
9.4Transportation in Dubai:
Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in today's world, making the provision of high quality
infrastructure facilities absolutely imperative, and since providing an advanced transport network for thepeople of Dubai has been high on the government’s agenda, which is evident from its initiatives to enhance
the public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother,
the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) was formed by the decree number 17 for the year 2005, The
tourist can enjoy his staying in Dubai with varieties of transportation,“ Roads, Taxis, Metro, Bus, Trams,
Ports and water travel, Air travel and see”.

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10. Contact Details:
Local Organizing Committee
Contact: LOC Support
Member of: Local Organizing Committee
Email: kjagarnath@dcd.org.ae
Phone: +97142988205
World Para Powerlifting
Website: www.paralympic.or/powerlifting
Email: info@WorldParaPowerlifting.org
Phone: +129-2097-49228

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