General Information

Dates

4- 6 September, 2026 

Format

The congress will be held in-person.

Venue

Intercontinental, Jeddah, SA

Address

Corniche, Al Hamra, Jeddah 21531, Saudi Arabia

Liability and Insurance

The Congress Secretariat and Organizer’s cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Weather

In early September, Jeddah typically experiences hot and humid weather, with daytime temperatures reaching around 36°C to 38°C and remaining close to 29°C after dark. Keep in mind that these are seasonal averages, and some days may feel warmer due to the high humidity. Dress in lightweight, breathable clothing, stay hydrated, and use sun protection. With around 10–11 hours of sunshine each day and very little chance of rain, attendees can expect a bright and vibrant atmosphere throughout the event from 4–6 September 2026 at InterContinental Jeddah.

Currency

Local currency is the Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR). International credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are all accepted in Saudi Arabia. Exchange offices and ATM machines are available throughout Saudi Arabia.

The official currency of the congress is the dollar ($).

For exchange rates: www.xe.com

Time

Saudi Arabia is in the Arabian Standard Time Zone, which is 3 hours forward Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3).

Daylight Saving Time is not observed in Saudi Arabia, which maintains its 3 hours’ difference from GMT throughout the year.

Safety and Security

Follow the same rules of safety that you follow while travelling anywhere else with respect to using hotel safe deposit boxes and keeping travel documents safe.

  • When in public places, keep them in your hotel or with you all the time when moving about.
  • Always carry the hotel address with you when you leave the hotel.
  • Do not leave bags/mobile phones unattended.
Language

The official language of the HAAG 2026 is English.
English and Saudi Arabic are the most widely spoken languages in KSA.

Clothing

During the entire meeting, attire will be informal.

Electricity

You will need to consider what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical appliances safely whilst abroad.

For Saudi Arabia the associated plug is type G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Saudi Arabia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 60Hz.

                                   Type G 

Useful Telephone Numbers

Police: 999
Civil Defense: 998
Roads Security: 996
Traffic: 993
Passports: 992
Public Security: 989
Meteorology: 988
Red Crescent: 997
Water Emergency: 939
Electricity Emergency: 933

COMING SOON

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