Media reports on filming permissions during World Cup not factual: SC

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Tuesday said the reports appeared in some media that say strict conditions have been placed on media representatives during the FIFA World Cup are inaccurate. SC in statement posted on Twitter said 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. In line with common practice all over the world, filming on private property is allowed, but requires consent from the owner or responsible entity for the property, SC added. Several regional and international media outlets are based in Qatar, and thousands of journalists report from Qatar freely without interference each year, the statement pointed out. SC also urged all entities to ensure accurate reporting on this issue that reflects the actual processes that are in place.