ICAZ WINTER SCHOOL Dubai 2015 Expanding Horizons. Elevating Minds. Burj Khalifa - World’s Tallest Building Dear Member, Welcome to the ICAZ Winter School 2015. The 2015 Annual Winter School of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe will be held at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates from the 6th – 10th August 2015 hosted by the UAE Chapter. Should you wish to spend an extra day in Dubai on the 11th August to further explore and shop, please refer to Option 2 Fees under Registration and Fees. WINTER SCHOOL DUBAI 2015 Connect with us on: Theme “EXPANDING HORIZONS, ELEVATING MINDS” This captures the ideas behind the proposed venue which has recently been ranked the 7th most inﬂuential city, topics to be covered and activities. The theme will be visible in how we: • Engage with participants; and • Create opportunities for networking and strive to make collaboration an essential instrument to deliver an event with the level of quality and impact needed to mark this as a truly transformative Winter School. Speakers A broad range of Business Leaders have been lined up who will cover topics on: • Foreign Direct Investment - Dubai has been ranked No. 1 FDI destination by the Financial times • Building Sovereign Funds - United Arab Emirates has the World’s 2nd richest Sovereign Fund worth $1.1 Trillion. • Tourism - Dubai has successfully turned a desert into the 7th most inﬂuential city in the World. • Evolving Global CA, Learning points - Panel discussion with ICAEW, ICAI, SAICA and ICAZ executives. FAQs Alcohol in Dubai? You'll ﬁnd as much alcohol as you want in the hotels, restaurants, bars and night clubs. Why Dubai, UAE? • Dubai is 8 hours away from 2/3 of the World’s population making it a perfect hub to conveniently unite diaspora and resident members. You will re-unite with old friends, have fun and learn. • Ranked No. 1 Foreign Direct Investment destination by the Financial Times, 2nd richest Combined Sovereign Funds and 7th inﬂuential city in the World. You will learn from those behind this success and have the opportunity to network with potential investors. • Discover, Learn and Play. Our cost structure compares the same with previous Winter Schools add on a Holiday, Fun and 0% interest Installment Plan. You will have enough time to save and Pay As You Go! Can I bring my family? Yes, programme available for spouses and/or family. Climate and weather in Dubai? All buildings and transport are air-conditioned. Temperatures also drop in the evening. Luxurious Guest Rooms Burj Al Arab - Only 7 star hotel in the world Worldclass Dining Destinations Desert Safari Watersports Iconic Waterparks Accommodation • 5 star hotel all inclusive package • Discounted beverage menus and spa treatments • Lots of amenities • Visa - all visas will be processed by the host hotel and it takes 5 to 10 working days, more details will be provided on registration • Flights - ﬂight inclusive fee package is available for members travelling from Zimbabwe • Own transport fee package for diaspora members Entertainment Lots of FREE activities lined up including: • Desert Safari • 150 world records to see • Camel rides • City bus tour • Visit ‘Atlantis Lost Chambers’ located on the palm shaped man-made island (Palm Jumeirah) • Golf • Water sports (Jet skiing, beach etc.) • Shopping at The Dubai Mall, the biggest mall in the World Registration & Fees Registration is now open and deadline for submission of registration form is 15th January 2015 and 31st January 2015 for payment of the initial deposit to secure booking. Please refer to the registration form for installment plan and further details. FEE STRUCTURE OPTION 1: 6 – 10 AUGUST 2015 Single Sharing Spouse Flight* $2,000 $1,750 $1,650 Own Flight $1,300 $1,050 $950 OPTION 2: 6 – 11 AUGUST 2015 Single Sharing Spouse $2,300 $1,950 $1,850 $1,600 $1,250 $1,150 *Available for members travelling from Zimbabwe only (Kenyan Airways – Economy). Look out for: The CEO’s E-mail; and Our Facebook invite! See you in the Sand! WINTER SCHOOL DUBAI 2015 Contact Us For registrations contact Betty | Felicity | Joylyn or Embassy on winterschool2015@icaz.org.zw