Globalia’s 6th Annual Meeting: a must-attend event to connect with top freight forwarders from around the world, explore the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi, and elevate your business to new heights!
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Globalia Logistics Network is thrilled to announce the 6th edition of its Annual Meeting to offer the members a once-in-a-year networking opportunity! The freight forwarders conference will be held at the impressive Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi from 3rd – 5th May 2025.
The event will bring together your most strategic and reliable partners from nearly 220 cities around the world thus offering a remarkable platform to forge new connections, cultivate lasting partnerships, foster friendships, and reunite with old acquaintances.
Linking reliable freight forwarding experts all over the world!
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Annual Meeting's Agenda
You’ll enjoy two days filled with one-to-one meetings, providing focused and meaningful opportunities to connect directly with reliable freight forwarding professionals. These meetings, which you will have scheduled in advance through our user-friendly online scheduler, are designed to maximize your networking potential.
In addition to the formal one-to-one sessions, the event offers a variety of social activities in relaxed settings to foster even more connections. Whether you're on a day trip, enjoying a cocktail, sharing a delicious lunch, sipping coffee between meetings, or attending our Gala Dinner to talk, dance, and enjoy the evening, there will be countless opportunities to build relationships and do business!
Enjoy this unique chance to network, collaborate, and grow your business!
Day Trip (3rd May 2025)
Overview of the tour
Date: 3rd May 2025
Duration: 8 hours
Time: 8:30 to 16:30
Tour Fare: € 107
Inclusive: A comprehensive tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Marina Circuit, Heritage Village, and Qasr Al Watan. Lunch at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi
Prepare your One-to-One Meetings
and leave your mark in the Conference
Please note that reservations must be made before 3rd April and that these rooms are subject to availability (until they are over).
We strongly recommend making your reservation:
As soon as possible (at least 60 days before the event) to ensure availability.
Through the links on this page. IHG Application will not show the special group rates.
Visa requirements
It is the responsibility of all agents to check with their local UAE Embassies and Consulates how to apply for a VISA in UAE if required. This is just illustrative information, which was updated at the time of creating this text and may be changeable according to the Immigration laws of UAE.
Invitation letters
Should you be required to provide an invitation letter when applying for your VISA to UAE, please download the invitation letter form.
Please, take into account:
- An original passport (should not expire within six (6) months from the expected time of arrival to UAE).
- A round-trip airline ticket or confirmed ticket to another destination.
UAE Visa requirements
Information according to The United Arab Emirates' Government portal.
Visa-free entry
Citizens of countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) do not require a visa or permit or to be sponsored by a national or resident in the UAE. They need to produce their GCC country passport or national ID card at the point of entry into the UAE.
Visa on arrival (30-day visa)
Citizens of these countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days with a 10-day grace period for extension.
| A |
| Albania |
| Andorra |
| Argentina |
| Armenia |
| Australia |
| Austria |
| Azerbaijan |
| B |
| Bahamas |
| Barbados |
| Belarus |
| Belgium |
| Bosnia |
| Brazil |
| Brunei |
| Bulgaria |
| C |
| Canada |
| Chile |
| Colombia |
| Costa Rica |
| Croatia |
| Cyprus |
| Czech Republic |
| D |
| Denmark |
| E |
| Estonia |
| F |
| Finland |
| France |
| G |
| Georgia |
| Germany |
| Greece |
| H |
| Herzegovina |
| Honduras |
| Hong Kong (SAR of China) |
| Hungary |
| I |
| Iceland |
| Ireland |
| Israel |
| Italy |
| J |
| Japan |
| K |
| Kazakhstan |
| Kiribati |
| L |
| Latvia |
| Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania |
| Luxembourg |
| M |
| Macao |
| Malaysia |
| Maldives |
| Malta |
| Mexico |
| Monaco |
| Montenegro |
| N |
| Nauru |
| Netherlands |
| New Zealand |
| Norway |
| P |
| Paraguay |
| People's Republic of China |
| Peru |
| Poland |
| Portugal |
| R |
| Republic of El Salvador |
| Republic of Kosovo |
| Republic of Mauritius |
| Romania |
| Russian |
| S |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| San Marino |
| Serbia |
| Seychelles |
| Singapore |
| Slovakia |
| Slovenia |
| Solomon |
| South Korea |
| Spain |
| Sweden |
| Switzerland |
| U |
| Ukraine |
| United Kingdom |
| United States of America |
| Uruguay |
| Uzbekistan |
| V |
| Vatican City |
Indian citizens
New visit entry permit to the UAE for Indian nationals holding a normal passport and either:
- a visit visa issued by the USA or
- a green card issued by the USA or
- a residence visa issued by the UK or
- a residence visa issued by the EU
They can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days provided that the visas or the green card is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE.
Other countries: apply for a visa prior to the trip
Citizens of all other countries will need to apply for an UAE tourist visa, transit visa or visit visa prior to their trip.
Please note that the visa requirements may be different if you access UAE from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Please use:
- This VisitDubai link to determine if you need a visa to enter the UAE
- This Etihad link to find the type of visa required and the documents needed for entry into Abu Dhabi
Requirement when applying for a visa:
- Passport copy. Note: your passport must be valid for a minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel.
- Colour copies of your passport bio page and last page, showing full name, nationality, date and place of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, the name of father / legal guardian, the name of mother, and other relevant information documented.
- Confirmed return ticket travelling into Abu Dhabi Airport and onwards from Abu Dhabi.
- Only ordinary passports will be accepted.
- Photograph: 6x6cm (min 600x600 pixels), colour, white background, visible face (at least 80%)
- Application form
Where to apply for a visa:
Check with the UAE embassy in your country before travelling to the UAE.
You can apply for a visa only through the below links:
- The eChannels portal
- The website of GDRFA
- ICP App on Google Play and App Store
- Dubai Now on Google Play and App Store
Offline visa application can be done through typing centres registered by ICP or typing centres of GDRFA, where visa application is typed and processed through the GDRFA of the respective emirate. Upon approval, the sponsor will receive a message about the approval and the original entry permit.
You can check this link for more information about visas and entry permits.
Please make sure that your passport is valid for 6 months or more from the intended date of travel
This list may vary from time to time; therefore, it is advisable to check with the airline you are flying with or the UAE embassy in your country before travelling to the UAE.
For more information, please contact:
Yellow Fever Certificate
There is no risk of Yellow Fever in UAE.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 9 months of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Globalia offers all the attendees a cutting-edge web application that will elevate the conference experience even further.
Exclusively designed to streamline the event, this innovative tool offers delegates effortless access to the meeting agenda, real-time updates, and essential conference details.
By integrating seamlessly into the conference framework, the web app guarantees a smooth, organized, and highly efficient experience for all attendees.
Its advanced features are tailored to enhance the overall conference experience, ensuring that delegates remain informed and engaged throughout the event.
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