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     <h2>Section 1 – Mandatory Information</h2>

     <h3>Proposed Date(s)</h3>

     <p>June is recommended were it is the summer time, for reservations
     please check <a href=
     "http://www.bibalex.org/English/conferences/FormReservationMapWS.aspx">this
     link</a>.</p>

     <h3>Location (country, city)</h3>

     <p>Egypt, Alexandria.</p>

     <p>Bibliotheca Alexandrina is located on a superb site on the historic
     eastern harbor of Alexandria, almost exactly where the old library and
     the royal palace of the Ptolemies once stood, the complex comprises three
     main elements: the pre-existing conference center, the planetarium and
     the new building.</p>

     <p>Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a center of excellence that has be hosted
     several international events in different fields and Wikimania 2009 was
     one of the latest related events inside its well equipped Conference
     Center.</p>

     <h3>Special visa or entry requirements (e.g. vaccinations)</h3>

     <p>Most visitors are not required to have a visa prior to coming to
     Egypt, as it can be obtained at the country's ports of entry. The
     citizens of the following countries are required to be in possession of a
     pre-arrival visa:</p>

     <p>Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh,
     Bosnia-Herzegovina, China, Croatia, Georgia, Hong Kong(BN(O) only),
     India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz, Lebanon,
     Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine,
     The Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tajikistan,
     Thailand, and Tunisia.</p>

     <p>However, for the best information concerning visas, we recommend you
     to contact the Egyptian embassy or consulate in your country. Check the
     list of Egyptian embassies in various countries. A Visa would normally
     cost between $15 and $90 USD, depending on the applicant's nationality
     (about $20 for US citizen). Those in possession of a residence permit in
     Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave the country
     and return to it within the validity of their residence permit or within
     six months, whichever period is less. For Full Information: <a href=
     "http://www.mfa.gov.eg/MFA_Portal/Templates/Generic_Content_Unit.aspx?NRMODE=Published&amp;NRNODEGUID={8C766E81-8ECC-4E6D-B7CF-53C76CF0EE66}&amp;NRORIGINALURL=/MFA_Portal/en-GB/Services/Rules+and+Regulations/&amp;NRCACHEHINT=Guest#Visas">
     The Egyptian Ministry for Foreign Affairs</a>.</p>

     <h3>Conference venue(s) (e.g. university campus, municipal
     buildings)</h3>

     <p>Bibleotheca Alexandina, Alexandria, Egypt.</p>

     <h3>Conference facilities (e.g. WiFi, video streaming/recording)</h3>

     <h4>Conference Center</h4>

     <ul>
       <li>Office Equipment:</li>

       <li style="list-style: none; display: inline">
         <ul>
           <li>Photocopiers are available at the Registration Desk for the use
           of conference participants.</li>

           <li>Fax machines and card-operated telephones are available for a
           fee to attendees.</li>

           <li>The Center offers PCs, printers as well as Internet access in
           its Internet café located on the first floor.</li>
         </ul>
       </li>

       <li>An ATM is available in the Plaza next to the Conference Center
       building.</li>

       <li>Technicians: Conference Center technicians assist in any required
       technical services.</li>

       <li>Access to Handicapped Visitors : The Middle Hall is accessible to
       wheelchairs. Individuals in wheelchairs have access to the elevators to
       the different levels.</li>

       <li>Registration Desk: There are two Registration Desks. One is
       available in the lobby on the first floor, leading to the Main Hall and
       the second is in the lobby in B1, facing the East, West and Middle
       Halls. These lobbies are also used for coffee breaks. During meetings,
       qualified staff are present to assist and provide attendees with
       conference material such as programs, agenda items, name tags and
       registration forms, as well as any other information required.</li>
     </ul>

     <h4>The Small Theater</h4>

     <ul>
       <li><strong>Features:</strong> The Small Theater accommodates 242
       guests. This hall is also in a theater-style setting with armchairs
       with folding tables. It is fully air-conditioned, fully equipped with
       state-of-the-art audio-visual devices providing services such as video
       conferencing, a sound system and audio-visual material . It can host
       smaller conferences, seminars,theatrical plays and chamber music.</li>

       <li><strong>Area:</strong> 350 m2, 242 guests.</li>

       <li><strong>Video:</strong> Video Projectors, Slide Projectors,
       Visualizer, Digital Video Cameras, VHS/SVHS video recorder, CD/ DVD
       Player, Video conference.</li>

       <li><strong>Sound Equipment:</strong> CD player, DAT player, double
       deck, loud speakers, equalizers, mixer console, etc. Microphone mixers.
       Wired &amp; wireless-microphones. Audio Tape recorder. Lighting System
       (Mixers).</li>

       <li>Simultaneous interpretation system for up to four languages and
       built-in interpretation translation booths.</li>

       <li><strong>Presentation Equipment:</strong> flipcharts, white board,
       laser-pointer, data show equipment , etc.</li>
     </ul>

     <h4>The Delegates Hall</h4>

     <ul>
       <li><strong>Features:</strong> The capacity of accommodating 106 seats
       and tables; Each table equipped with Power plug, Data show cable, Sound
       cable, voting system, internet connection and simultaneous
       interpretation head phone, flag, mic. It is fully air-conditioned, It
       can host delegates conferences. it has VIP Lounge provided with 2
       plasma screen.</li>

       <li>Voting System.</li>

       <li>One plasma Screen on each side.</li>

       <li>Internet connection.</li>

       <li>Plus the same equipment on the small theater.</li>
     </ul>

     <h4>Lectures Hall</h4>

     <ul>
       <li><strong>Features:</strong> The Lectures Hall is in a theater-style
       setting with armchairs with folding tables. It has the capacity of
       accommodating 270 persons. It is fully air-conditioned and is suitable
       for international conferences, symposia, Lectures, seminars and
       presentations.</li>

       <li>Same equipment on the small theater.</li>
     </ul>

     <h4>The Auditorium</h4>

     <ul>
       <li><strong>Features:</strong>It is on the left in the Hall of Fame,
       the main lobby of the Library building. It accommodates 99 guests. The
       Auditorium has an elevated stage with a large screen for ilm
       presentation. It is fully air-conditioned and is suitable for Small
       conferences, symposia, meetings, seminars and presentations.</li>

       <li>Same equipment on the small theater</li>
     </ul>

     <h4>Multipurpose Hall</h4>

     <ul>
       <li>Located in the second floor in the BACC building .It has a
       different setting, such as workshop, U shape, round table, Banquet and
       class room. The capacity of accommodating 200 persons as a class room.
       It is fully air-conditioned and is suitable for international
       conferences, symposia, meetings, seminars and presentations.</li>

       <li>Same equipment on the small theater.</li>
     </ul>

     <h3>Accommodation (especially any low cost hostels etc)</h3>

     <p>near by the bibliotheca, there are number of low-cost hotels such as
     (Ramsis) 3 stars hotel 20 mins walking distance away of the BA costs 120
     EGP for double room. very nice people and trusted as well and we have
     deals with them many times before.</p>

     <h3>External transport links (nearest airport(s))</h3>

     <h4>Nozha Airport</h4>

     <p>This airport doesnt accommodate all the airlines only ( Kuwait
     airlines, Lufthansa, Egyptair, Olympic , Aljazeera, El-arabia, Royal
     Jordanian) this airport is 30 mins away of the BA taxi can cost from 10
     to 15 EGP.</p>

     <h4>Borg Al arab airport</h4>

     <p>This airport is 1:30 hrs away of the BA and very far and airport taxi
     will cost around 100 EGP otherwise they can take a mini bus for 4 to 6
     EGP drop in Raml station and from there a taxi for 3 to 4 pounds with
     luggages can be taken.</p>

     <p>Plus <strong>Cairo International Airport</strong> (3 hours away from
     Alexandria).</p>

     <h3>Internal transport links (within city)</h3>

     <p>Taxies are most familier and cheap relativly we have our organizing
     team but we are looking to recruit some Alexandrians for on-sites and
     logistics.</p>

     <h3>Team Lead (main contact person)</h3>

     <p>Motaz M. Elewa</p>

     <h3>Team Members</h3>

     <p><em>All members should be willing and able to commit at least 3 hours
     per day to planning the conference during the last two weeks before
     OOoCon</em></p>

     <p>group of Ofok NGO affiliated members with the partnership of
     specialized and experienced volunteers.</p>

     <ul>
       <li>Moataz Sharaawy, Ofok NGO Secretary General</li>

       <li>Abdallah Hendawy, Bibliotheca Alexandrina</li>

       <li>Muhammad Rawash, programs developer</li>

       <li>Ahmed Said, programs developer</li>
     </ul>

     <h3>Local events that are taking place in parallel (or immediately
     before/after)</h3>

     <p><strong>CT4ALL Project:</strong> ICT4All is an innovative project that
     is budding from Ofok Human Development Initiative (OHDI) that is intended
     to contribute to the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the
     Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D).
     Bringing IT literacy to as many people as possible; through offering
     basic IT courses supported by global IT pillars such as Cisco Systems and
     Sun Microsystems in the form of completely free scholarships targeting
     universities undergraduates where students will be taught by an
     instructor, gain access to the on-line curriculum and Educational Guide
     for free. Additionally, there will be a discount for Certifying
     International Exams.</p>

     <p>ICT4All project is looking forward to serve 100.000 students,
     delivering IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software through the Cisco
     Networking Academy Program and Open Solaris Operating System 10
     Essentials through the Sun Academic Initiative. All certificates will be
     internationally recognized and issued directly from Cisco and Sun.</p>

     <h2>Section 2 – Proposal</h2>

     <p>In 400 words or less, answer this question:</p>

     <div class="quotation">
       <p>Why should the Community award OOoCon 2009/2010 to your team?</p>
     </div>

     <p>Egypt is a leading country on the field of ICT ON the MENA Region
     where active communities and organizations from users and developers are
     formed; working toward improving the ICT culture, specially open source
     technologies; several youth groups are acting to spread the usage of Open
     Source Softwares. Hosting OOoCon 2009 and 2010 in Egypt will be a great
     boost for these efforts and will encourage the usage and the development
     of the Open Source technologies and OpenOffice.org specially.</p>

     <p>Our team is a group of experienced members who have a great believe on
     the Open Source technology and they are eager to contribute on organizing
     such an event, which will find hospitality from Egyptian participants,
     organizers and sponsors.</p>

     <p>Choosing Alexandria and Bibliotheca Alexandrina specifically to
     grantee giving this event its real value and to present the essence of
     the Egyptian culture and heritage on touristic trips and sites which will
     make OooCon 2009 and 2010 a unique experience for all participants.</p>

     <h2>Attachments</h2>

     <p><a href="docs/alexandria.pdf">A copy of the proposal in PDF</a></p>
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	</ul>
	</div>

	<h2>Section 1 – Mandatory Information</h2>

	<h3>Proposed Date(s)</h3>

	<p>June is recommended were it is the summer time, for reservations
	please check <a href=
	"http://www.bibalex.org/English/conferences/FormReservationMapWS.aspx">this
	link</a>.</p>

	<h3>Location (country, city)</h3>

	<p>Egypt, Alexandria.</p>

	<p>Bibliotheca Alexandrina is located on a superb site on the historic
	eastern harbor of Alexandria, almost exactly where the old library and
	the royal palace of the Ptolemies once stood, the complex comprises three
	main elements: the pre-existing conference center, the planetarium and
	the new building.</p>

	<p>Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a center of excellence that has be hosted
	several international events in different fields and Wikimania 2009 was
	one of the latest related events inside its well equipped Conference
	Center.</p>

	<h3>Special visa or entry requirements (e.g. vaccinations)</h3>

	<p>Most visitors are not required to have a visa prior to coming to
	Egypt, as it can be obtained at the country's ports of entry. The
	citizens of the following countries are required to be in possession of a
	pre-arrival visa:</p>

	<p>Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh,
	Bosnia-Herzegovina, China, Croatia, Georgia, Hong Kong(BN(O) only),
	India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz, Lebanon,
	Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine,
	The Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tajikistan,
	Thailand, and Tunisia.</p>

	<p>However, for the best information concerning visas, we recommend you
	to contact the Egyptian embassy or consulate in your country. Check the
	list of Egyptian embassies in various countries. A Visa would normally
	cost between $15 and $90 USD, depending on the applicant's nationality
	(about $20 for US citizen). Those in possession of a residence permit in
	Egypt are not required to obtain an entry visa if they leave the country
	and return to it within the validity of their residence permit or within
	six months, whichever period is less. For Full Information: <a href=
	"http://www.mfa.gov.eg/MFA_Portal/Templates/Generic_Content_Unit.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID={8C766E81-8ECC-4E6D-B7CF-53C76CF0EE66}&NRORIGINALURL=/MFA_Portal/en-GB/Services/Rules+and+Regulations/&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#Visas">
	The Egyptian Ministry for Foreign Affairs</a>.</p>

	<h3>Conference venue(s) (e.g. university campus, municipal
	buildings)</h3>

	<p>Bibleotheca Alexandina, Alexandria, Egypt.</p>

	<h3>Conference facilities (e.g. WiFi, video streaming/recording)</h3>

	<h4>Conference Center</h4>

	<ul>
	<li>Office Equipment:</li>

	<li style="list-style: none; display: inline">
	<ul>
	<li>Photocopiers are available at the Registration Desk for the use
	of conference participants.</li>

	<li>Fax machines and card-operated telephones are available for a
	fee to attendees.</li>

	<li>The Center offers PCs, printers as well as Internet access in
	its Internet café located on the first floor.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>

	<li>An ATM is available in the Plaza next to the Conference Center
	building.</li>

	<li>Technicians: Conference Center technicians assist in any required
	technical services.</li>

	<li>Access to Handicapped Visitors : The Middle Hall is accessible to
	wheelchairs. Individuals in wheelchairs have access to the elevators to
	the different levels.</li>

	<li>Registration Desk: There are two Registration Desks. One is
	available in the lobby on the first floor, leading to the Main Hall and
	the second is in the lobby in B1, facing the East, West and Middle
	Halls. These lobbies are also used for coffee breaks. During meetings,
	qualified staff are present to assist and provide attendees with
	conference material such as programs, agenda items, name tags and
	registration forms, as well as any other information required.</li>
	</ul>

	<h4>The Small Theater</h4>

	<ul>
	<li><strong>Features:</strong> The Small Theater accommodates 242
	guests. This hall is also in a theater-style setting with armchairs
	with folding tables. It is fully air-conditioned, fully equipped with
	state-of-the-art audio-visual devices providing services such as video
	conferencing, a sound system and audio-visual material . It can host
	smaller conferences, seminars,theatrical plays and chamber music.</li>

	<li><strong>Area:</strong> 350 m2, 242 guests.</li>

	<li><strong>Video:</strong> Video Projectors, Slide Projectors,
	Visualizer, Digital Video Cameras, VHS/SVHS video recorder, CD/ DVD
	Player, Video conference.</li>

	<li><strong>Sound Equipment:</strong> CD player, DAT player, double
	deck, loud speakers, equalizers, mixer console, etc. Microphone mixers.
	Wired & wireless-microphones. Audio Tape recorder. Lighting System
	(Mixers).</li>

	<li>Simultaneous interpretation system for up to four languages and
	built-in interpretation translation booths.</li>

	<li><strong>Presentation Equipment:</strong> flipcharts, white board,
	laser-pointer, data show equipment , etc.</li>
	</ul>

	<h4>The Delegates Hall</h4>

	<ul>
	<li><strong>Features:</strong> The capacity of accommodating 106 seats
	and tables; Each table equipped with Power plug, Data show cable, Sound
	cable, voting system, internet connection and simultaneous
	interpretation head phone, flag, mic. It is fully air-conditioned, It
	can host delegates conferences. it has VIP Lounge provided with 2
	plasma screen.</li>

	<li>Voting System.</li>

	<li>One plasma Screen on each side.</li>

	<li>Internet connection.</li>

	<li>Plus the same equipment on the small theater.</li>
	</ul>

	<h4>Lectures Hall</h4>

	<ul>
	<li><strong>Features:</strong> The Lectures Hall is in a theater-style
	setting with armchairs with folding tables. It has the capacity of
	accommodating 270 persons. It is fully air-conditioned and is suitable
	for international conferences, symposia, Lectures, seminars and
	presentations.</li>

	<li>Same equipment on the small theater.</li>
	</ul>

	<h4>The Auditorium</h4>

	<ul>
	<li><strong>Features:</strong>It is on the left in the Hall of Fame,
	the main lobby of the Library building. It accommodates 99 guests. The
	Auditorium has an elevated stage with a large screen for ilm
	presentation. It is fully air-conditioned and is suitable for Small
	conferences, symposia, meetings, seminars and presentations.</li>

	<li>Same equipment on the small theater</li>
	</ul>

	<h4>Multipurpose Hall</h4>

	<ul>
	<li>Located in the second floor in the BACC building .It has a
	different setting, such as workshop, U shape, round table, Banquet and
	class room. The capacity of accommodating 200 persons as a class room.
	It is fully air-conditioned and is suitable for international
	conferences, symposia, meetings, seminars and presentations.</li>

	<li>Same equipment on the small theater.</li>
	</ul>

	<h3>Accommodation (especially any low cost hostels etc)</h3>

	<p>near by the bibliotheca, there are number of low-cost hotels such as
	(Ramsis) 3 stars hotel 20 mins walking distance away of the BA costs 120
	EGP for double room. very nice people and trusted as well and we have
	deals with them many times before.</p>

	<h3>External transport links (nearest airport(s))</h3>

	<h4>Nozha Airport</h4>

	<p>This airport doesnt accommodate all the airlines only ( Kuwait
	airlines, Lufthansa, Egyptair, Olympic , Aljazeera, El-arabia, Royal
	Jordanian) this airport is 30 mins away of the BA taxi can cost from 10
	to 15 EGP.</p>

	<h4>Borg Al arab airport</h4>

	<p>This airport is 1:30 hrs away of the BA and very far and airport taxi
	will cost around 100 EGP otherwise they can take a mini bus for 4 to 6
	EGP drop in Raml station and from there a taxi for 3 to 4 pounds with
	luggages can be taken.</p>

	<p>Plus <strong>Cairo International Airport</strong> (3 hours away from
	Alexandria).</p>

	<h3>Internal transport links (within city)</h3>

	<p>Taxies are most familier and cheap relativly we have our organizing
	team but we are looking to recruit some Alexandrians for on-sites and
	logistics.</p>

	<h3>Team Lead (main contact person)</h3>

	<p>Motaz M. Elewa</p>

	<h3>Team Members</h3>

	<p><em>All members should be willing and able to commit at least 3 hours
	per day to planning the conference during the last two weeks before
	OOoCon</em></p>

	<p>group of Ofok NGO affiliated members with the partnership of
	specialized and experienced volunteers.</p>

	<ul>
	<li>Moataz Sharaawy, Ofok NGO Secretary General</li>

	<li>Abdallah Hendawy, Bibliotheca Alexandrina</li>

	<li>Muhammad Rawash, programs developer</li>

	<li>Ahmed Said, programs developer</li>
	</ul>

	<h3>Local events that are taking place in parallel (or immediately
	before/after)</h3>

	<p><strong>CT4ALL Project:</strong> ICT4All is an innovative project that
	is budding from Ofok Human Development Initiative (OHDI) that is intended
	to contribute to the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the
	Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D).
	Bringing IT literacy to as many people as possible; through offering
	basic IT courses supported by global IT pillars such as Cisco Systems and
	Sun Microsystems in the form of completely free scholarships targeting
	universities undergraduates where students will be taught by an
	instructor, gain access to the on-line curriculum and Educational Guide
	for free. Additionally, there will be a discount for Certifying
	International Exams.</p>

	<p>ICT4All project is looking forward to serve 100.000 students,
	delivering IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software through the Cisco
	Networking Academy Program and Open Solaris Operating System 10
	Essentials through the Sun Academic Initiative. All certificates will be
	internationally recognized and issued directly from Cisco and Sun.</p>

	<h2>Section 2 – Proposal</h2>

	<p>In 400 words or less, answer this question:</p>

	<div class="quotation">
	<p>Why should the Community award OOoCon 2009/2010 to your team?</p>
	</div>

	<p>Egypt is a leading country on the field of ICT ON the MENA Region
	where active communities and organizations from users and developers are
	formed; working toward improving the ICT culture, specially open source
	technologies; several youth groups are acting to spread the usage of Open
	Source Softwares. Hosting OOoCon 2009 and 2010 in Egypt will be a great
	boost for these efforts and will encourage the usage and the development
	of the Open Source technologies and OpenOffice.org specially.</p>

	<p>Our team is a group of experienced members who have a great believe on
	the Open Source technology and they are eager to contribute on organizing
	such an event, which will find hospitality from Egyptian participants,
	organizers and sponsors.</p>

	<p>Choosing Alexandria and Bibliotheca Alexandrina specifically to
	grantee giving this event its real value and to present the essence of
	the Egyptian culture and heritage on touristic trips and sites which will
	make OooCon 2009 and 2010 a unique experience for all participants.</p>

	<h2>Attachments</h2>

	<p><a href="docs/alexandria.pdf">A copy of the proposal in PDF</a></p>
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