Sheikh Hamad & Sheikha Mozah's Official Visit to Austria: December 30-January 1, 2011

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Sheikh Hamad & Sheikha Mozah's Official Visit to Austria: December 30-January 1, 2011

HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani will arrive tomorrow afternoon in Vienna on a three-day official visit to the Republic of Austria.

HH the Emir and Austrian President Exchange Medals


HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani has granted the Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer the Necklace of Independence while the Austrian President granted HH the Emir the /Grand Star of the Decoration of Honour for Service to the Republic of Austria /, the highest medal in the Republic.

 

[onenoble83]

HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser arriving in Vienna on a three-day official visit to the Republic of Austria
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Official session of talks held at Hofburg Palace between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Austria under the co-chairmanship of HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and Austrian President Heinz Fischer.
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HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and the Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer exchange medals.
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Official session of talks held at Hofburg Palace between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Austria under the co-chairmanship of HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and Austrian President Heinz Fischer.
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Sheikha Moza Visits Imperial Treasury and National Library :

Vienna, December 30 (QNA) - HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Margaret Fischer, Wife of the Austrian President today visited the Imperial Treasury at Hofburg Palace. During the visit, HH Sheikha Moza examined the rare collections which the Treasury contains including precious diamonds, carved stones, crowns, weapons, necklaces and coronation gowns ...more
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[Adamari]

What an unusual time of year to be on an official visit to a Christian country.

 

[dazzling]

Austria's President Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit (R) welcome Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and his wife Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned for an official Visit in Vienna, December 30, 2010.

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[onenoble83]

Vienna, December 31 (QNA) - HH the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani met at his residence at the Austrian capital here on Friday morning with chief executive of Austria’s oil and gas group OMV Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer.

HH the Emir and HH Sheikha Moza Visit Vienna Hospital :

Vienna, December 31 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser today visited Vienna General Hospital, an affiliate of the Medical University of Vienna. At the outset of the visit, which came as part of Their Highnesses official visit to the Republic of Austria.
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[shrifia]

What an unusual time of year to be on an official visit to a Christian country.

odd timming indeed but I guess the visit was planned with the agreement of the two states.
Moza looks grezat anyway

 

[Tilla]

Oh, I am admiring HH Sheika Moza`s way to dress.

 

[Al_bina]

What an unusual time of year to be on an official visit to a Christian country.

odd timming indeed but I guess the visit was planned with the agreement of the two states.
Moza looks grezat anyway

It would kind of you to clarify why the timing is odd. The Christmas is officially over, isn't it?

 

[onenoble83]

News & New photos :

HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser visit Vienna General Hospital, an affiliate of the Medical University of Vienna
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HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser visit Vienna General Hospital, an affiliate of the Medical University of Vienna
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[rominet09]

They were present at the famous New Year concert in Vienna today, the tv showed them clearly

 

[monic]

1st Jan 2011, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, his wife Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, Austrian President Heinz Fischer, and his wife Margit,attend the traditional New Year's concert at the Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein

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[onenoble83]

HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Emir and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended before noon today the celebration concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at the invitation of President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer and his Wife Margaret Fischer.


HH the Emir and HH Sheikh Moza Leave Vienna :
Vienna, January 01 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser left here today wrapping up a three-day visit to the Republic of Austria. Their Highnesses were accompanied during the visit by a high-level official delegation.

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HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser accompanied by Austrian President Heinz Fischer and his Wife Margit Fischer, visit the Cathedral of St. Stephen in the Austrian capital.
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[dazzling]

1st Jan 2011, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, his wife Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, Austrian President Heinz Fischer, and his wife Margit,attend the traditional New Year's concert at the Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein

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and another picture form the concert
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[onenoble83]

HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Emir and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attend the celebration concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at the invitation of President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer and his Wife Margaret Fischer.
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[andreasaugustin]

What an unusual time of year to be on an official visit to a Christian country.

Dear;

the timing was perfect. New Year is rarely chosen but in fact perfectly all right for foreign visits, Christmas itself (24/25/26 December) would be odd.

The President of Austria had HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Emir invited to the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most notable events Austria has to offer. Both gentlemen were accompanied by their wives, as it is the tradition in Austria for most official festive events.
All this went well together with talks and meetings to foster the commercial and personal relations between the two countries.

 

[Adamari]

I just thought the timing was odd because government and society in general tend to slow down during the Christmas holiday period, which here in Canada includes the few days before Christmas and the following week leading up to and including New Year's Day.

These kinds of visits involve a lot of work on the part of government officials yet people tend to take vacation days at this time of year. That's why I was surprised. I don't recall seeing any other official visit taking place at this particular time of year.

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

More photos from the visit:
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[blauerengel]

Offizieller Besuch des Emirs des Staates Katar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, in Österreich | Wien 30.12.2010 - a set on Flickr
I believe some of the pictures haven´t been posted before.Unfortunately the photographer didn´t get pictures of the ladies´program because he found the schedule too "stressy".