Qatar to pay women One Million Dollars each after sexual harassment by Airport Staff
Director at the Amiri Diwan said We communicated with the women who were subjected to ill-treatment at Hamad Airport, and compensation of up to one million dollars for each woman.
A senior official in the Amiri Diwan, who refused to be named, indicated the leadership’s intention to solve the crisis that occurred at Hamad International Airport, and the official affirmed Qatar’s respect for human rights and that what happened at the airport is unacceptable and that officials at the airport are under investigation for the incident.
There are many criticisms directed at the State of Qatar in many situations, but these critics did not dare to tell the full truth, which is that the State of Qatar is carrying out its duty to hold accountable the transgressing officials, so the incident at Hamad Airport was nothing but a mistake made by people, but the Qatari values and international laws remain the same. The charter in dealing with all expatriates to Qatar.
In spite of this, the Qatari authorities paid an amount of “one million dollars” in compensation to Australian travelers on Qatar Airways, and this step is considered a positive step in the interest of Qatar in compensating those affected and ending tensions between the affected countries.
For his part, the Qatari Prime Minister acknowledged what happened to Australian female passengers at Hamad Airport, stressing during his speech that he regretted what happened in the “incident of forcing foreign travelers” at Hamad International Airport to inspect. He also stressed that all transgressors in this incident be punished, and all measures are taken. Which preserves everyone’s rights.
The Qatari authorities acknowledged the occurrence of transgressions against Australian female travelers at Hamad International Airport, and the measures that were taken after finding an infant and attempting to “kill him,” so the Qatari authorities decided to refer those responsible for these abuses and illegal actions to the competent Public Prosecution, according to the procedures followed.
A number of specialized work teams worked to review and identify any gaps that may exist in the relevant procedures and protocols at Hamad International Airport, and to take the necessary measures to address them immediately, to ensure that no violations occur in the future.
