Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani (center) presents a token to Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan (left). (Doha PE photo)

DOHA 26 September 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in Doha participated in the 1st Qatar Travel and Holiday Exhibition on 03-04 September 2019 at the Radisson Blue Hotel Doha.

The Embassy booth was spruced up with posters of tourist destinations and travel attractions in the Philippines.  The booth also had on display materials from the Embassy’s Sentro Rizal, such as books, Filipino indigenous crafts and textiles.

During the two-day exhibit, the Embassy gave away desk and wall calendars from the Department of Tourism (DOT), much to the delight of the visitors.  The Embassy also provided Philippine visa application forms and visa requirements checklist to inquiring parties and prospective tourists.

The opening of the exhibition was graced by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, one of Qatar’s most successful businessmen, and was attended by Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan.

Other than the Philippines, the Embassies of India, Georgia, Oman, and Thailand also participated in the event. The exhibition was organized by Damsa Exhibition and Conferences, a private event organizer. END

Ambassador Timbayan (second from left) and Philippine Embassy in Doha Cultural Officer Jill del Rosario-Gardose (second  from right) are joined by staff and officials of Philippine Airlines-Qatar for a photo opportunity. (Doha PE photo)

For more information, visit https://www.dohape.dfa.gov.ph  or https://www.facebook.com/PHinQatar/.