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Qatar’s population reached 2.187mn in September, a rise of 5.3% compared to August when it touched 2.077mn, according to the ninth issue of the Qatar: Monthly Statistics bulletin. |
The publication, released by the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics, revealed that around 6,500 private vehicles were registered in September, up from the 4,500 in August.
The number of new driving licences for nationals and residents rose by roughly 85.4%, and 31.5%, respectively. Thus, the total number of driving licences went up by approximately 117% in September compared to August.
The figures indicate that the number of marriage certificates amounted to 360 in September, while it was 261 in August. The number of divorce cases reached 142 last month compared to 77 in August.
The number of commercial registration certificates rose by roughly 33% in September, with 539 main commercial registration certificates, and 577 sub-commercial registration certificates.
Among Qatar’s main exporting destinations, Japan came first with over QR8bn, followed by South Korea (QR6.3bn), and India came third with over QR5bn.
The maximum imports were from the US with a value exceeding QR1.4bn. China and Germany were second and third with a value of QR1bn, and QR757mn, respectively.
The government online transactions increased, the bulletin indicates. Exit permit transaction was the highest with over 97,000 transactions followed by residency renewal with 90,000 transactions, and income account services of The Customs Authority, with more than 50,000 transactions.
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