WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/GC/33
10 October 2000
(00-4142)
Original:  English
FOURTH MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE OF THE WTO
Communication from Qatar
The following communication, dated 9 October 2000, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of the State of Qatar with the request that it be circulated to all Members and observers of the
WTO.
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The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other
International Organizations, presents its compliments to the WTO Secretariat and has the honour to
inform the Secretariat with the following details on the conference facilities existing in the State of
Qatar to host the WTO Ministerial Conference.
1. Participation
By 2001 we are able to provide 2,324 hotel rooms (see Annex) and around 500 rooms in
furnished apartments.
2. Conference rooms
All conference rooms requested are available in the Sheraton Doha Conference Centre and the
Qatar International Exhibition Centre.
3. Press conference facilities
A large press conference (capacity 800 with 3 interpretation booths) and two smaller press
conference rooms are all available.
4. General facilities
All services requested will be made available, such as information desk, medical services,
delegates lounge, post office...
5. Documents reproduction and distribution
A large area where documents can be reproduced and processed can be made available near
the conference rooms, along with pigeonholes (some 240) and an office for the supervisor.  Also,
several high-capacity photocopying machines will be made available.WT/GC/33
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6. Hotel accommodation
WTO Secretariat will be accommodated as nearly as possible to the Conference venue.
7. Transport to host country
WTO Secretariat who will be attending the Conference will be provided business class
round-trip tickets as required.
8. Ground transport
Shuttle arrangements will be provided from airport to hotels and conference centre.  Qatar
also undertakes to provide a car for each head of delegation and some WTO Secretariat.
9. Visas
Arrangements will be made by the Government of Qatar for visas to be issued at the airport
and through Qatari Consulates abroad.
10. Security
Security will be ensured by the Government.  Arrangements will also be discussed with WTO
Secretariat Task Force.
11. Telecommunication
Our telecom services are extensive and readily available.  Payphones will be made available
along with mobile telephones.  WTO Secretariat will be provided national and international lines withfax facilities.  Similarly computer li nks will be made with Geneva office.
12. Privileges and immunities
All delegations will be given immunities and privileges similar to those given to UN
Organizations and other International Organizations.
13. Customs facilities
Qatar will allow temporary importation, free of any duties and charges of equipment for the
Conference.
14. Non-governmental organizations
For the NGOs a room for 400 to 500 persons will be provided in the Exhibition Centre
immediately near the Conference Centre.WT/GC/33
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ANNEX
Hotels in Qatar
Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort (*****) 370 rooms
Twin 177
Queen 128
Suites 65
Doha Marriott Gulf Hotel (*****) 140 (main)
Non-smoking king 12
Standard smoking king 60
Non-smoking double 8
Smoking double 36
Non-smoking junior suites 4
Smoking junior suites 18
Ambassador suite 2
352 after renovation
(140 above) +
Executive non-smoking king 20
Executive smoking 86
Executive non-smoking corner 4
Executive smoking corner 16
Executive non-smoking double 12
Executive smoking double 52
Executive non-smoking suite 4
Executive smoking suite 18
The Ritz Carlton Doha (*****) 374
Ritz Carlton club rooms 42
Suites 61
Guest rooms 271
Ramada Hotel (*****) 328
Queen 150
Twin 131
Junior Suites 36
Deluxe suites 4
Executive suites 7
Intercontinental (*****) 268
King 113
Twin 116
Suites 36
Handicap rooms 3
Holiday Inn (*****) 400WT/GC/33
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Hotel Sofitel Doha (****) 175
Single 124
Double 48
Suites 3
Sealine Beach Resort (****) 77
Chalet 20
Villas 20
Rooms 37
Al Bustan (****) 45
Single 28
Double 9
Suites 8
New Capital Hotel (***) 91
Rooms 84
Suites 7
Doha Tower Hotel (***) 30
Doha Palace Hotel (***) 80
Rooms 79
Suites 1
Shezan Hotel (***) 70
Single 50
Double 19
Suite 1
Tourist Hotel (***) 36
Al Maha Palace Hotel (**) 64
All doubles
Al Zahra Hotel (no star) 18
Grand Total 2,324
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