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Qatar Emir Foots Hotel Bills Of Duterte’s Delegation, PH Media

In what turns out to be a wonderful surprise, Qatar emir foots hotel bills of Duterte’s delegation, PH media. Hotel receptionists won’t accept payments.

Dec 06, 20234109 Shares91307 Views
  • The Emir of Qatar has shouldered the hotel bills of the Philippine delegation and media.
  • A hotel staff said it’s a state protocol for the Qatar leader to foot the bills of visiting dignitaries.
  • This was confirmed by the reporters of ABS-CBN News and the Inquirer.
A fantastic treat has happened when Qatar emir foots hotel bills of Duterte’s delegation, PH media.
The emir has shouldered the hotel accommodations, not only of the Philippine delegation led by President Rodrigo Duterte, but also of the reporters covering his 2-day state visit to the rich gulf country.
The Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani footing the hotel bills for the Philippine media was both confirmed by ABS-CBN and Inquirer reporters in separate stories on Easter Sunday, Duterte’s last day of visit in Qatar.

Free Luxurious Accommodation

Ron Gagalac of ABS-CBN News said there were 39 members of the media delegation alone, and they were staying in the five-star Hilton Hotel in the capital Doha, where each room costs $260 (PHP12,866) per night.
Gagalac said they insisted on paying their own bills, but a Malacañang staff advised them that the Emir will take care of the accommodations, as has become the state protocol for any state visits from a foreign leader.
Meanwhile, Allan Nawal of the Philippine Daily Inquirer confirmed the same story and said they also tried to pay, but the hotel staff refused to accept their payment and said “they would be in big trouble if they did.”
The staff said while smiling, as quoted by Nawal:
It’s the Emir who can decide if you pay or not.- Allan Nawal

The Emir Of Qatar

Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, is one of the richest sheiks and the youngest reigning monarchs in the world.
His assets, as of 2014, have been valued at $2 billion.
Among his investments are with British companies like Harrods, Barclays, and Sainsbury’s.
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