Venue Details

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

29–31 March 2027

35 minutes by car from King Fahd International Airport (DMM)

About 10 km from Dammam train station

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Getting Here

By air

King Fahd International Airport (DMM) is a 35 minute drive from the venue. A taxi costs around SAR 150 one way.

Connecting through Riyadh

Take a one-hour flight from King Khalid Airport to Dammam (recommended), or the train from Riyadh Train Station, which takes about four hours.

By car

Follow Fatema Al Zahra St to Qais Ibn Al Haitham, then Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Road to Dhahran. Exit at Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques Rd, take Schools Belt Rd to Schools Rd and turn slightly right.

Hotels and Accommodation

The hotel below is located close to the conference venue. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and are encouraged to book early. Please mention BioBIS 2027 / KFUPM when you contact the hotel.

Hilton Garden Inn Al Khobar

Within walking distance of the Mall of Dhahran

A contemporary hotel centrally positioned between Dhahran and Al Khobar, offering convenient access to KFUPM, Saudi Aramco and Dhahran Techno Valley. The hotel has 203 guest rooms, a heated rooftop swimming pool, separate fitness facilities for men and women, and the Garden Grill restaurant and lobby café.

Complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service
Business centre, meeting rooms and secure underground parking
Family rooms and accessible rooms available
Air-conditioned prayer halls and dedicated swimming hours for ladies

For reservations and current rates, please contact the hotel directly:

Res.HGIAlkhobar@hilton.com

920 020 064

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Apply for Saudi Visa

The Saudi visa is just a click away once you fill in the online visa application form, available here.
If you are a speaker, you will require a business visa and the BioBIS 2027 coordination team will assist you in obtaining it.

Please send an e-mail to KIKX-Logistics@kfupm.edu.sa well in advance of the conference, so that we can help you get your visa on time.

About Dhahran and the Eastern Province

Dhahran sits in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, on the Arabian Gulf coast, and forms part of the Dammam metropolitan area together with Dammam and Al Khobar. It is the cultural and intellectual heart of the region, home to KFUPM, Saudi Aramco and Ithra, and is known for its museums, green spaces and modern architecture.

While you are in the region, you may enjoy:

King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) — a landmark centre for art, knowledge and innovation in Dhahran.
Al Khobar Corniche — a palm-lined waterfront promenade with seaside cafés and restaurants.
Half Moon Bay — a long-standing local favourite for beach days and picnics.
Heritage Village, Dammam — traditional architecture, crafts and local hospitality.
Mall of Dhahran — one of the largest shopping complexes in the Eastern Province.
King Fahd Causeway — the road link connecting Al Khobar with the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Winters are mild and pleasant, which makes the cooler months the most comfortable time to explore the province, while summers are hot and humid. Private cars, ride-hailing apps and taxis are the easiest ways to move between Dhahran, Al Khobar and Dammam.

Saudi Travel Guide