Hamad Airport first to receive BSI certification for COVID-19 safety protocols
Qatar's airport has become the first to achieve independent verification from BSI for its implementation of COVID-19 ICAO Aviation Health Safety Protocols.
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Qatar's airport has become the first to achieve independent verification from BSI for its implementation of COVID-19 ICAO Aviation Health Safety Protocols.
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