HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani receiving Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments in Palestine and the peace process. HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Emiri Diwan, Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, attended the meeting. Later the Emir hosted a luncheon banquet in honour of the Palestinian president and his accompanying delegation.