Regarding false accusations that Qatar places severe limitations on media representatives during the FIFA World Cup, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) has issued a statement.
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the SC posted the following on its Twitter account:
Media reports that tight restrictions have been imposed on media personnel during the FIFA World Cup are untrue.
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The conditions for the FIFA World Cup filming permits are listed on the Qatar Media Portal, which has been made widely available to media representatives since early September.
Filming on private property is permitted, but only with the owner’s or the property’s responsible party’s permission, in accordance with customary practice around the world. Numerous regional and global media organizations have offices in Qatar, and thousands of journalists report there each year in complete freedom.
We urge all organizations to guarantee truthful reporting on this matter that accurately reflects the procedures in place.
