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Participants are encouraged to bring with them a dual band mobile handset (900/1800 MHZ). The Ethio-
Telecomm sells SIM cards with pre-charged airtime. The total package cost is as follows:
• 2G SIM= 30 birr with 15 birr air time
• 3G SIM= 60 birr with 15 birr air time
• 4G SIM= 300birr with 15 birr air time
Activation of SIM is instantly after SIM purchase. SIM cards are available for sale at the air port,
UNECA conference center and at most of the hotels.
1.8 BANKING SERVICES
The banks are open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM from Monday to Saturday. Most banks work through
lunchtime, however, foreign exchange services are closed during lunch hours for an hour.
There is a branch of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in the ECA compound, in the Rotunda. The bank is
open Monday–Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. There is also an authorized
exchange centre (Forex) at the Sheraton Hotel, and ATM machines for Visa/Mastercard users in the
Conference Centre and at the Sheraton, Hilton, Radisson Blu, Intercontinental Hotel, Ethiopia Hotel and
Wabe Shebelle Hotels, which will give you money in birr.
1.9 BOLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Bole International airport is about 5 kilometers from the center of Addis Ababa. Most of the hotels are
located within 5-8 kilometers radius to the Bole International Airport. Free Wi-Fi internet service is
available throughout the airport. Free luggage carts and paid porters are also available in the baggage hall.
There are two terminals. Terminal One is for all domestic flights and flights to Burundi, Djibouti,
Rwanda, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Terminal Two is for all other
international flights.
1.10 SMOKING LEGISLATION
Smoking is prohibited in enclosed spaces and public buildings. Some restaurants, night clubs, etc. have
designated smoking areas. Some government offices may have a similar facility.
1.11 ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AROUND ADDIS:
Shopping
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