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Arias To Meet With Saudi Prince Today
The presence of the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Alwaleed bin Talal, in Costa Rica has made the headlines as the Prince and his entourage of almost 50 people vacation in Guanacaste.

Alwaleed bin Talal, one the richest men in the world, decided to spend a week in Costa Rica, staying at the Fours Seasons hotel in the Gulf of Papagayo after his 747 landed at the Daniel Oduber (Liberia) international airport, en route from Panama.

The Prince is the single largest stockholder of the Four Seasons hotel chain, owning 20% of the stock.

The Saudi Prince is scheduled to meet today with Costa Rican president, Oscar Arias.

As reported yesterday, the Prince received special treatment at the airport, as immigration officials boarded the aircraft to clear the passengers, who where then whisked off to the Four Seasons in a fleet of 18 luxury SUV's and luxury bus.

The Prince and his entourage are occupying 48 rooms at the hotel and have caused the hotel security to restrict access to most of the hotels services and the present of other guests in parts of the hotel.
 



 

 

 

 
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