The Ministry of Interior (MoI) will start distributing smart driving licences to all motorists, both citizens, and expats, starting from Sunday, Al Rai daily. The distribution initially began for all citizens last August, before expats could sign up for driving licenses for the first time, starting from September 27.
Informed sources reported to Al-Rai daily that the next phase is that traffic departments in all governorates will receive expats and bedoons, to accept and replace their old driving licenses with smart modern ones that allow them to travel, and drive their vehicles in any country in the world. The new driving licenses are distinguished by first-rate security specifications, which employ the latest technology in the world and make fraud difficult. It also contains a smart chip that stores all owner’s data. The fees are the same and there is no increase.
Sources revealed to the daily the smart driving licence was previously restricted only to the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as travel to all other countries required the issuance of an international driving licence for a specific period. This compelled the traffic sector seek out quick and better solutions to alleviate the burdens and problems facing citizens and expats abroad who wish to drive to their destinations.