The Planning and Statistics Authority has released the 104th issue of (Qatar; Monthly Statistics) bulletin; a series of statistical newsletters released on a monthly basis. In this issue, the Authority highlighted the most important statistical changes that occurred in the country during August 2022 in addition to extracts from the results of the 2020 Census.

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping on the occasion of his country's National Day. (QNA)

HE Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Malcolm Johnson, confirmed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be of great interest to millions around the world, considering that it is the first time it is held in the Arab region, and that the tournament will witness for the first time the use of modern high-quality technologies in broadcasting and managing logistics operations.

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi.

The Government announced on September 23 the lifting of compulsory quarantine requirement for inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan starting from September 26, after analysing scientific data and striking a balance among factors such as transmission risks.

Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Willie Walsh confirmed that Hamad International Airport (HIA) can accommodate FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 visitors and provide a distinguished service, thanks to its modern and advanced devices and mechanisms that allow the complete flow of fans from all over the world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomed football fans from around the world to Qatar to attend the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 which will be held from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18.

QatarEnergy announced today that it has selected TotalEnergies as the first international partner in the North Field South (NFS) expansion project.

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced the procedures and controls for entry and exit to and from the State of Qatar through the country's air, land and marine borders, during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.