The GCC countries agreed to a common driving licence system at a conference in Abu Dhabi yesterday. “The UAE presented a proposal for a unified driving licence system. An agreement was reached to ...

In 2025, the UAE has streamlined its driving license system, allowing visitors from 52 countries to drive with their home licenses. Residents can also exchange their foreign licenses for a UAE one ...

Qatar residents with valid driving licence from any of the GCC countries can register for direct driving test in the country without registering for driving courses, a senior official from the General ...

Residents who hold valid GCC driving licence can still take the direct test, sources from a number of driving schools in Doha have said. Speaking to Gulf Times, a supervisor from a leading driving ...

Citizens of some countries do not need to take a road test to apply for a licence If you are renting a car while on a visit to the UAE, your GCC driving licence will be acceptable as a driving licence ...

JEDDAH: When I first tried to rent a car in Saudi Arabia, in the morning women were allowed to drive for the first time, I was told I couldn’t without a Saudi license, but one day, “Insha’Allah.” ...

The UAE is home to one of the most diverse populations in the world, with expatriates making up about 88% of the population. Every year, the country sees a steady influx of visitors, workers, and ...