India, July 26 -- If you've ever arrived in the UAE and felt uncertain at the car hire counter because of licence regulations, there's good news for you. The country's Ministry of Interior has recently confirmed that visitors from 52 countries can now legally drive in the UAE using their national driving licences, provided they are not residing in the country. Additionally, if you plan to move to the UAE, you may have the opportunity to exchange your existing licence for a UAE one, provided you meet a set of six official conditions outlined by the ministry.
This update is part of the "Markhoos" initiative, available via the ministry's smart services platform. The system simplifies the recognition and exchange of driving licences, both for ...