{"id":1153,"date":"2024-11-26T09:33:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T06:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.su.edu.krd\/iceit2024\/?page_id=1153"},"modified":"2024-12-29T17:45:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T14:45:25","slug":"venue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.su.edu.krd\/iceit2024\/venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-adbd9d6a alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-9ba52a80\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong>Venue, Visa and Travel to Erbil<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-c07c1ca2 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-439a912a uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Erbil<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawlergov.org\/app\/en\">Erbil<\/a>&nbsp;serves as the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, recognized by UNESCO as the world&#8217;s oldest continuously inhabited city. Dating back at least 6,000 years, the city has maintained a vibrant existence from ancient times to the present day (source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/earthobservatory.nasa.gov\/images\/144736\/history-on-a-hill\">NASA<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1437\/\">UNESCO<\/a>). Kurdistan, operating as a semi-independent state within Iraq according to the Iraqi constitution (<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.krd\/\">gov.krd<\/a>), is home to a diverse population of 7 million people. The region boasts a rich tapestry of ethnicities, including Kurds, Turkmens, Caldas, Syriacs, and Assyrians, alongside a variety of religious communities, such as Muslims, Christians, Ezidies, Zoroastrianism, and Kakayees. Known for its openness and tolerance, Kurdistan stands as a free and inclusive haven in the Middle East, welcoming individuals of all cultures, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. Renowned for its safety, it is considered one of the safest places in the region, attracting numerous tourists from the southern part of Iraq, neighboring countries and around the world to explore its countless tourist sites.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-c2362fda wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/conferences.su.edu.krd\/iceit2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/ErbilIraqCC02-1024x575.jpg ,https:\/\/conferences.su.edu.krd\/iceit2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/ErbilIraqCC02.jpg 780w, https:\/\/conferences.su.edu.krd\/iceit2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/ErbilIraqCC02.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/conferences.su.edu.krd\/iceit2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/11\/ErbilIraqCC02-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1287\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" title=\"Erbil+Iraq+CC0+(2)\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-ada1b635 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-03a254f1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f897f70d\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Visa<\/strong><\/h4><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">The Kurdistan Regional Government enforces specific entry regulations exclusively through Erbil International Airport and Sulaimani International Airport. Visas issued are valid solely for the territory governed by the Kurdistan Regional Government. The visa application process is conducted online through the official&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.krd\/\">gov.krd<\/a>&nbsp;portal. Additionally, a list of countries eligible for visa-on-arrival can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visit.gov.krd\/\">visit.gov.krd<\/a>. For any inquiries or assistance regarding visa arrangements, please feel free to reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@iceit2024.org\">iceit2024@su.edu.krd<\/a>&nbsp;(or you may contact the conference chair, Prof. Ibrahim Hamarash, directly via WhatsApp at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+9647704451357\">+9647704451357<\/a>).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-46c40217\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-115401d8\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Erbil International Airports<\/strong><\/h4><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">To plan your journey to Erbil by air, explore the Erbil International Airport&#8217;s website at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.krd\/\">www.eia.krd<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4b1916ee alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2e84f53b\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-196cafe8\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Hotels and Accommodation<\/strong><\/h4><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Outstanding hotels offering the best prices are located in close proximity to the conference venue at the Cultural Centre of Salahaddin University-Erbil. Should you require assistance with accommodations, feel free to reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@iceit2024.org\">info@iceit2024.org<\/a>, or you may contact the conference chair at ibrahim.hamarash@su.edu.krd.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7f0e3f6a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8d3d6415\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Taxi<\/strong><\/h4><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Taxis serve as the predominant mode of public transportation in Erbil. Easily identifiable by their yellow color and marked with a &#8220;TAXI&#8221; sign, these vehicles are registered with the appropriate authorities, ensuring a high level of safety. Simply raise your hand on the street, and they will stop for you. 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