Theme:

Emerging Risks vs Opportunities

Date:

Monday, October 20 – Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Venue:

Rizqun International Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

Hosted by:

Brunei Computer Emergency Response Team (BruCERT)

Rizqun International Hotel is only 7 km from Brunei International Airport, which would take about 10 minutes’ drive.

Rizqun International Hotel offers airport transfers for hotel guests with the following charges:

• B$35.00 nett per way (maximum of 3 people) from 7:00am to 8:59pm

• B$45.00 nett per way (maximum of 3 people) from 9:00pm to 6:59am

• B$15.00 nett per person per way (more than 3 people)

Please make arrangements for airport transfer when making your room reservation with the hotel.

 

Option for Different Hotels

• The Centrepoint Hotel is only 5 mins walk to the event venue, The Rizqun International Hotel. However, Abdul Razak Hotel Apartment is not in vicinity of the conference and it would take about 8-10 minutes drive to the event venue, The Rizqun International Hotel.

• Transportation can be arranged from Abdul Razak Hotel Apartment to the event venue, The Rizqun International Hotel at $25 per person (one way) and if it is more than 3 person it would be $15 per person (one way). Please let us know in advance if you wish to have their transportation arranged from the hotel apartment.

• When making reservation, please let the hotel know that you are attending the OIC-CERT Conference & AGM on 20 – 22 October 2014 at The Rizqun International Hotel so they would be able to get the corporate rates for the room.

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Taxis
There are no metered taxis in Brunei. Taxis are available at most hotels, shopping centers and at the airport. It is advisable to prearrange your taxi rides by contacting the following numbers:

• In Bandar Seri Begawan: (673) 222 2214 or (673) 222 6853
  

• Airport Taxi Service: (673) 234 3671

Weather
Sitting on the equator, Brunei Darussalam enjoys a tropical equatorial climate with an average temperature of about 28°C, high humidity and heavy rainfall. The weather in Brunei is generally hot and wet throughout the year, with December and May being the wettest months. During the event in October, the average temperature during day time will range from 24°C to 32°C. For information on daily weather, please visit www.bruneiweather.com.bn

Time Zone
Brunei is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8).

Electricity Supply
The standard voltage in Brunei is 240 volts and uses the G type plug/socket.

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned areas. It is also banned in specific places including sidewalks near business premises, public staircases, public areas, government buildings, hospitals, recreational areas, airport building, educational centers, restaurants and on public transport.

Money and Banking
The local currency is the Brunei Dollar (BND). Dollar notes are available in $1, $5, $10, $50, $100, 500 and $1,000 denominations, while coins are in 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent denominations. The Brunei Dollar is pegged to the value of the Singapore Dollar and both currencies can be used in Brunei.

Banking Hours
Banks are generally open from 9am to 4pm on weekdays and 9am to 11am on Saturdays. There are two local banks with branches operating within the same building as the event venue, and are open daily from 10am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Most banks are government-approved to handle traveller’s cheques and currency exchange, and most offer ATMs on international networks.

Credit Cards
All major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diner’s Club, Union Pay) are accepted widely throughout Brunei.

Money Changers
Licensed money changers are conveniently located within walking distance from the event venue, and also at the airport, banks and hotel.

Money Remittance/Transfer
All major banks or remittance agencies are able to transfer money overseas.

Emergency & Useful Numbers
Ambulance - 991
Police - 993
Fire - 995
Flight information - 233 1747

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