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Depart KAUST : 08:00 am (Tamimi Car Park) Return KAUST : 5:00 pm Registration: In Person on Tuesday 21st January (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm). At WEP HUB, Bldg.9 Level 2. Bring with you a copy of IQAMA or Passport Registration includes: Confirm a place, Sign Disclaimer Form & No-show stipend deduction of 50 SAR if you fail to attend on the day. Failure to register in person will result in your place being offered to another student as demand for this trip is very high. Bring with you on the trip; 1. KAUST ID & IQAMA or Passport 2. Female passengers – please wear an abaya and bring a head scarf 3. Male passengers – please do not wear shorts or sleeveless vests 4. Don’t forget your camera ! Photography is possible during the tour 5. A packed lunch and water will be provided. Please bring small snacks to eat on the bus. Day Trip Visit to Abazeer organic farm in Saudi Arabia. Part of the events organized to Celebrate the UN International Year of Family Farming. An overview about the development of Organic farming in Saudi Arabia can be downloaded; Sector Study (2012). Organic Agriculture in Saudi Arabia: http://www.giz.de/en/downloads/giz2012-organic-agriculture-saudi-arabia-en.pdf The farm is located in the Village of Baidan and is known locally as The Dr. Farm.