Participation

Practical Information

Good to Know

Time Zone

Arabia Standard Time (UTC +3), no daylight saving.

Climate

Mid-October days in Riyadh are warm, around 30 °C (86 °F); venues are air-conditioned.

Currency

Saudi Riyal (SAR); cards widely accepted; ATMs available.

Power

Plug Type G, 230 V · 60 Hz; bring a universal adapter.

Emergency Numbers

Emergency 911 · Police 999 · Fire 998 · Ambulance 997 · General 112.

Dress

Business-formal or national dress; modest attire required in public areas.

Connectivity

Pre-paid 5G SIMs are sold round-the-clock at King Khalid International Airport.

International Dialling

Country code +966; omit the leading 0 on local numbers when calling from abroad.

Language

Arabic is the official language; English is widely spoken.

Nearest Hospitals